March 28--As early as mid-February, manager Joe Maddon didn't want to hear suggestions that spring training was too long from those who reported well in advance of the first workout.
And because of the potential injuries during the course of the season, catcher David Ross believes the length of spring training is just right -- especially for catchers and pitchers to get acclimated with each other.
"You're trying to get on the same page with everybody," Ross said. "The season has so many twists and turns in it. This is the time everyone wants to say spring training is too long. There are points where you're thinking, 'this is dragging.'
"But for pitchers and catchers, it's the most important time because we get to go through some things together and grow together. Each year is unique."
