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    You know spring has sprung when baseball season gets underway. For Tyler, 
that means moving up to the minors this year. For our league, minors is the 
first player-pitch level. His team started practice at the beginning of April, 
and they are in the process of determining which position each player is best 
suited for. 
	
		
			
			Practice - April 1st, 2009
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			Tyler fielding a ground ball while playing shortstop.
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			Tyler snagging another grounder while one of his coaches is 
			trying to get somebody to cover second base so Tyler could make the 
			throw over.
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			Tyler catching the ball while covering second base.
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			Tyler watching a fly ball into his mitt.
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			Tyler working on hit pitching motion.
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			Tyler's follow-through from his pitch.
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			Tyler getting ready to hit the ball. He is making good contact, 
			but still has his upward swing with the bat.
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			Tyler fouled off several attempts...
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			...but then hit the first double of today's practice.
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