NALB - 2014 Spring Training

The Brooklyn Knights played well in spring training. Brooklyn’s 16-8 record was the best in League 1 and tied for best overall. As it was last season, the outfield will be a challenge for the Knights. Right fielder Maurílio Godim had a hot bat, hitting .371. Unfortunately, shoulder inflammation will keep him on the disabled list until late June. Backup right-fielder Cleveland Garfield strained a hamstring and is expected to miss seven to eight weeks. The newly re-tooled Luisville Beasts looked good in spring training. They led the division with a 14-10 record

In League 2 Division 1, the Key West Corals certainly looked like the defending World Champions. The Corals went 16-8 and appear ready to defend their title. The Vancouver Wild were a surprising 16-8 to lead League 2 Division 2.

The Brooklyn Knights’ Lariel Gómez was one of the hottest hitters in spring training. He hit .400 with 4 HR, 12 R, and 11 RBI.

Key injuries in spring training:
Brooklyn Knights: On March 21, RF Maurílio Godim was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: shoulder inflammation. He's expected to miss about 3 months.
Brooklyn Knights: RF Cleveland Garfield strained his hamstring while running the bases on March 24. He's expected to miss about 2 months.
Dayton Grizzlies: On March 9, 2B Lung Quian was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: broken kneecap. He's expected to miss about 6 months.
Dayton Grizzlies: SP Ellis Sherling was injured while pitching on March 27. He will need surgery to remove a bone spur in his elbow. He's expected to miss about 4-5 months.
Dayton Grizzlies: On March 28, 2B Ángel García was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: strained shoulder. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.
Dayton Grizzlies: C Urbano Romero was injured while running the bases on March 31. The Diagnosis: torn hamstring. He's expected to miss about 2 months.
Dunedin Otters: CF John Buker fractured his hand making a play in the outfield. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Dunedin Otters: On March 22, MR Ed Boudreau was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: torn rotator cuff. He's expected to miss about 4-5 months.
Key West Corals: On March 17, 1B George Jackson broke his hand on a defensive play. He's expected to miss about 3 months.
Las Vegas Luck: RF Dave Woodall separated his shoulder while making a defensive play. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Las Vegas Luck: On April 1, SS Tino De La Parte was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: strained hamstring. He's expected to miss about 3 weeks.
Luisville Beasts: RF Shawn Cuyler broke his kneecap on March 11. He's expected to miss about 8 months.
Nashville Firecats: On March 11, SP Steve Towell suffered a torn labrum (Shoulder) while pitching. He's expected to miss about 5-6 months.
Nashville Firecats: C Dacey Rager was injured while running the bases on March 25. The Diagnosis: torn meniscus (knee). He's expected to miss about 6 weeks.
Phoenix Rattlers: SP Tracy Corkhill was injured pitching in a game on March 10. The Diagnosis: torn labrum (Shoulder). He's expected to miss about 6 months.
Phoenix Rattlers: On March 11, MR Francisco Jimenez was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: strained forearm. He's expected to miss about 3 mont
Quebeck Sky Chiefs: On March 27, SP José Sandoval was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: sprained ankle. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.hs.
Richmond Slam: MR Jeffrey Hallman was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation on March 12. He's expected to miss about 3 months.
Richmond Slam: On March 22, MR Dong-u Sop was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: shoulder inflammation. He's expected to miss about 4-5 months.
St. Rock Mudcats: RF Kyle Tynie was injured diving for a ball on March 18. A sprained thumb will keep him out of the lineup for about 6 weeks.
St. Rock Mudcats: On March 18, Charles Difranco was diagnosed with bone chips in his elbow. He's expected to miss about 5 weeks.
St. Rock Mudcats: On March 25, SS Kazuki Sai was injured in a collision at a base. The Diagnosis: oblique strain. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.
Stade Maples: On March 12, MR Ray Kernaghan was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: shoulder inflammation. He's expected to miss about 5 months.
Stade Maples: CF Ye-qing Chen was injured while running the bases on March 24. The Diagnosis: strained posterior cruciate ligament. He's expected to miss about 3-4 weeks.
Stade Maples: CF Mark Huff was diagnosed with chronic back soreness in a game on March 26. He's expected to miss about 4 weeks.