“I think the first go-round, (the last WBC) the guys didn’t really get themselves ready early enough,” Oswalt said.
“I think guys this time that knew they were going to be on the team prepared a little earlier this year and got their body in the situation where they feel good right now. Instead of waiting till their normal period to get ready for spring training, they probably started a little bit earlier.”
“I know I did.”
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This is also good advice for any pitchers who knew they were going to have to compete for a job during spring training.