Part three of our interview with Erik Arnesen continues today with a look at Erik's winter ball experience...TRS: Some pitchers are pretty superstitious,do you have any particular routines on the mound or on game day that you do not deviate from?
EA: I don't think I am superstitious, but I do have routines that I follow. I do the same pregame warm up, stretch and throw routines before each game. I also say a quick prayer before I get on the mound before each inning.
TRS:You pitched winter ball for the first time this off season-Was this your decision or the Nationals offered you the option of doing so?
EA: I was encouraged to play winter ball by the Nationals, but in the end it was my decision to go play.
TRS: Did you have the option of what Winter league to play in between the four leagues (Dominican Republic,Mexico,Puerto Rico,Venezuela) and if so,why did you select Puerto Rico?
EA: I had an option to play in either Mexico or Puerto Rico. The money they were offering was the same, so I decided on Puerto Rico because I knew some of the players going down there.
TRS:The fans in the Caribbean are reported to be quite wild,Is this the case and if so any crazy nights with the Puerto Rican fans?
EA: It was interesting playing in Puerto Rico. The different stadiums had bands and cheerleaders. It was definitely an experience.
TRS:Your numbers were very strong after your first game in the league,which look to be inflated by a home run off you.
Any thoughts on the first game in the league?
EA: I threw well while I was in Puerto Rico. I gave up a few home runs that accounted for most of the runs I allowed, but it is not something I am concerned with.
Coming up soon will be the fourth and final part of our chat with Erik Arnesen....
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