We are very exited about now having a Florida clinic, to be held in St. Petersburg, October 25 - 28, 2007. It is our intention to have a distinct energy and feel to each cinic - the Florida and Arizona clinics will have, to a large extent, a different group of coaches.

Don Wakamatsu, Rangers' 3rd base coach and catching instructor, will organize the daily schedule for both clinics. To date, the following coaches have given their verbal commitment to attend the Florida clinic : catching instructor Don Wakamatsu (Rangers), pitching coaches Chuck Hernandez (Tigers) and Bob Apodaca (Rockies),  hitting coaches Joe Lefebve (Giants) and Orv Franchuk (Astros hitting coordinator), infield instructor Rob Picciolo (roving, Angels) and outfield instructor Lee Tinsley (Diamondbacks).

Almost all the Arizona coaches are expected to return. I expect Brook Jacoby, Cincinnati Reds hitting coach, to join the staff.

At the Florida clinic, we will be staying at the Radisson. I have arranged free shuttle transportation to and from the Tampa airport and the hotel and to and from the hotel to the baseball complex. Bottom line, no need to rent a car!

Spots for next year's clinic are filling up fast, so I suggest you get in your $500 deposit asap assure your place. As always, I will promise to keep the ratio of players to coaches small to ensure individualized instruction. Remember, you get $200 off for every player you recruit.

If you have any questions about the PBBC, don't hesitate to call me at 323-333-8798.

Regards,