The Roommate

Once Extended Spring started, I decided to move into the hotel. It is closer to the field and we get breakfast and dinner here. Now, I am going to take this opportunity to introduce everyone to my roommate. He is a pitcher by the name of Mike Marbry and we were teammates in Asheville in 07. I thought that we could do this in a question and answer forms. All of the questions will be asked by me, and I know most of the answers.

What is your full name?

"Michael Lee Marbry"

What is your hometown?

"Chapel Hill, NC. Home of the 2009 NCAA Basketball Champions."

Where did you play your college ball?

"UNC Wilmington"

Did you do any pitching in college?

"No, I actually hadn't pitched since middle school. For my Junior and Senior I was

the everyday shortstop. My first two years I was mostly a defensive replacement,

but I started about 30 games in those 2 years"

So, take us through your journey as a college shortstop to Rockies Extended Spring Training Pitcher, and roommate of Casey Weathers.

"I was a senior free agent sign with the Braves in 06'. I played one rookie league

season, then I was released. After that I finished school, and I worked at a baseball academy giving hitting lessons. I was fooling around pitching one day off of the mound and the owner told me that he thought I had the potential to pitch. Through a friend the Asheville manager Joe Mikulik got to see me throw a bullpen. I showed a low 90's fastball and the makings of a slider and that coupled with my raw ability I could turn into an asset for the Rockies organization."

So you reported straight to Asheville, where you met me. How was that experience?

"You big leagued me for the first week I was there. You didn't say one word to me."

What? No way! I was the nicest guy on the team.

"Maybe but you must have been pretty shy or pretty busy to not talk to me for a week."

Well that just sounds ridiculous. What made you want to room with me during Extended?

"Your DVD collection."

Thats an obvious answer. Anything else?

"Well we are both converted position players, and you eventually spoke to me when

we were in Asheville. So far you have been clean but we do have maids that clean our room for us.

Last question, What is the most important thing you have learned from me?

"You have to throw hard to throw hard."

A very good piece of advice. Thank you very much for helping me with this blog.

"No problem. I have to spend time with you since we share a hotel room."