"I'm loving the New Year so far and the off-season training is definitely paying off, " Watson told the LTA website.
The deadline for another team to sign restricted free agents to an offer sheet expires Friday, but general manager Jerry Reese was uncertain Thursday whether Cruz would return during this off-season, training camp or even the 2013 season.
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Tejada wasn't the only one to sacrifice part of his off-season for more spring training.
"They have been professional about it and the fact that their manager and chief executive broke off from a pre-season training trip in Italy to come to Belfast showed their desire for Peter, " he added.
In addition, duty days includes days during the off-season when a team member undertakes training activities as part of a team-imposed program, but only if conducted at the facilities of the team.
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Belichick, with Scott Pioli, who runs player personnel, put together procedural manuals for the off-season, the draft, training camp and every other phase of the season.
Baseball's collective bargaining agreement not only mandates first class jet and travel accommodations for road trips "if practicable"--any exception that has players flying coach must include a minimum of three seats per two players--but also to spring training in February and back to their off-season homes in October.
As part of the drug agreement, testing for hGH will occur during Spring Training, during the off-season, and for reasonable cause.
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Tudor and Tann, both 27, have been training with the club since Saturday and both played a part as the Stutes kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 win over Dereham Town.
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