Tuesday,
February 13, 2007
Spring Training Q&A
with Danny Santiesteban
The
second in our series of Spring Training Q&As is with outfielder
Danny Santiesteban. The Miami native will turn 22 next week. He had a
very solid 2006 season with the Elizabethton Twins. There, he hit .250/.328/.398
with 14 doubles, six homers and 30 RBI. Despite the low average, he did put up a
lot of extra base hits, which at that level is very important. Just as
important, he is known already as a great defensive centerfielder. Last week
when I previewed the Twins organization by position and was looking at
the outfielders, I projected that Santiesteban
would skip Low A ball and play in Ft. Myers. I guess we shall see. That will be
determined in Spring Training.
I had a more detailed
Q&A with Danny Santiesteban back in October. Please check
it out again if you missed it before. The following are his thoughts as
the 2007 season quickly approaches:
SethSpeaks:
2006 was a season of ups and downs for you in
Elizabethton. Overall, how do you feel about your 2006
season?
Danny Santiesteban:
Yes, there were ups and downs, but average-wise, but
other than that I had my doubles and homers and
rbi's which is the name of the game, rbi's.
SethSpeaks:
How has your off-season been? Did you jump right into an
off-season workout routine, or were you able to get away
from baseball for a little while?
Danny Santiesteban:
Well, when I got back I took sometime off. I started
back up on October 12th and haven't stopped since.
Been trying to add some pounds, and I have gained 20
pounds of muscle.
SethSpeaks:
Tell us a little bit about your workout routine.
Danny Santiesteban:
Get up like at 7 in the morning, head to the
University of Miami and practice, then come back
home, go workout and condition 3 times a week. and,
eat 6 times a day; before practice, and after, then
before workout, and then after, then two more times.
SethSpeaks:
Here is a very open-ended questions, but... What does
Spring Training mean to you?
Danny Santiesteban:
Means a lot; get use to seeing pitchers, and try to
perform so you can start at the level you would
like.
SethSpeaks:
When are you heading to Ft. Myers for spring training
and when does it officially start?
Danny Santiesteban:
Well, I am leaving February 13, and it officially
starts in March 8.
SethSpeaks:
Do you feel physically and mentally ready for the
upcoming season?
Danny Santiesteban:
Yes, I am stronger and have a couple of pounds, and
mentally, I am focused.
SethSpeaks:
Heading into camp, what are your hopes and expectations
for camp and where would you like to start the '07
campaign?
Danny Santiesteban:
Well, to be healthy and have a good spring training,
and I would like to start where ever they want me
too. I am ready to go.
SethSpeaks:
Have you set any goals for yourself for the 2007 season?
Danny Santiesteban:
Just to be healthy and give it all I got, leave it
all on the field. That's all I could ask for, and
what I could control. Don't want to think about
stuff that I can't.
A big thank
you to Danny for taking some of his time to answer these questions.
Obviously we wish him the best of luck in 2007!
Please remember, these Spring
Training Q&As will be posted as I receive them. So, be sure to check back.
Please leave Comments or follow-up questions that I can take back to Danny for
response. Thank you, and enjoy the rest of your day!
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