I just read Molly Knight's article about the Kung Fu Panda aka Pablo Sandovol in ESPN the Magazine's MLB Preview. It was a good read about Sandoval and his off-season workouts/diet changes/refocusing to get back into shape (he showed up to camp 40 lbs lighter than his heaviest weight last summer). Sandoval came into the majors and had a very good 2009 campaign, endearing himself to fans who nicknamed him the Kung Fu Panda, since he was such a lovable and powerful, and probably chubby player. After a dissappointing 2010 season, that saw his weight balloon, Sandoval needed refocusing and at the urging of his friend and teammate, Andre Torres, who called the Kung Fu Panda out about his weight, started to get back on track. It's nice to read about a friend sharing the hard truth with his buddy and then seeing the good effects that it has had.
Speaking of Pablo Sandoval, I remember watching him play back in the summer of 2009 when I was out in the Bay Area visiting my buddy Jason. We attended a Giants game at AT&T Park and saw Pablo Sandoval hit a home run into McCovey Cove. It was the "50" splash homer of the year. Pretty cool to see.
Shamrock Shakes consumed this year: 2 (almost gone, better get one or two more soon)
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