Where is Matt LaPorta?

[Pudster13]

Does anyone have and update on LaPorta? When is he expected to join West Virginia?

[Mass Haas]

If we had seen anything other than "still close to getting some AB's in Arizona prior to going to Charleston", you'd have read it here. No news means the quadriceps is taking longer to heal than anticipated.

 

We did see a note that he'll be playing in the Arizona Fall League to catch up on some AB's. That's going to be some tough pitching to try and catch up with.

[GAME05]

didn't even know he was injured, thanks. it will really be interesting to follow him in the AFL, and I'll take his progress there as a sign of how fast he might move up the system in 08.

[aintbize]

Spent some time with LaPorta last week in AZ. This is an absolute quality kid with his head screwed on straight. He is working hard, but the quad is a tricky thing to rehab, so the Brewers are taking it slow and steady.

 

He just started to "trot" on Weds, said it, "felt good". He is looking forward to getting to WV, but it is really up to the trainers and management on when he leaves...needs to get a few games under his belt in AZ first, I am told.

 

He is a great physical specimen and an excellent young gentleman. The kind of player you like to see your team sign.

[Brian the Automator]

Thanks for the update, aintbize. If you talk to LaPorta again, let him know that the fellas at Brewerfan are excited to see him take the field.