Spring Training 2010: "I'm in the best shape of my life"

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Russell Martin

http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/arti...acks-on-pounds

A year after reporting to spring training with a slimmed-down look, Dodgers catcher Russell Martin packed on about 25 pounds this offseason, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Martin told the newspaper he's up to 231 pounds, and he added that he might add a few more pounds during the season.

The decision to bulk back up came after Martin set career lows with a .250 batting average, seven homers and 53 RBIs in 2009. In fact, he didn't homer until June 20. In 2007, Martin established career highs in homers (19), RBIs (87) and batting average (.293).

The newspaper reported that the 5-foot-10 Martin's weight gain didn't come in the form of fat. Instead, he did more power lifting, did some intense training and was less strict with his diet.

"It's not like I'm eating pizza every day now," he said. "It's just that if I have a steak, I'm not afraid to eat a potato with that."

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Anibal Sanchez

http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/03/05/a...st-shape-of-h/

The Marlins starter lost 30 pounds this winter thanks to a diet put together for him by former NBA player John Salley.
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"Today I threw a lot of pitches in two innings, then I went running, I worked out and I don't feel tired," he said. "Last year and years ago I'd feel tired after any workout. When you lose weight and you feel comfortable with your body, you can do lot of things."

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Miguel Cabrera

http://blog.mlive.com/cutoffman/2010...el_cabrer.html

One of the Tigers who showed up to Lakeland, Fla. looking good is Miguel Cabrera. And, according to FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi, Cabrera intends to look even better by Opening Day in Kansas City. Detroit's first baseman would like to drop 10 more pounds by then.