Russell Wilson joins Rangers for morning drills at spring training
Mar 3, 2014; Surprise, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson during Texas Rangers practice at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Russell Wilson was ready for action on Monday morning in Surprise, Ariz., at spring training with the Texas Rangers.
The Rangers were ready for Wilson’s arrival early Monday morning:
The clubhouse is ready for @DangeRussWilson to arrive at Spring Training. #RangersST pic.twitter.com/opcK30HoEt
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) March 3, 2014
After Wilson got dressed, he took a quick photo with a few members of the Rangers:
.@DangeRussWilson takes a quick pic with the infielders before drills. #RangersST pic.twitter.com/Jr4QC88Hos
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) March 3, 2014
Then it was time to get into action:
Baseball 101: keep your eye on the ball. @DangeRussWilson knows how it's done. #RangersST pic.twitter.com/6QtHE8kjK2
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) March 3, 2014
Now at 2nd for the Texas @Rangers... @DangeRussWilson! pic.twitter.com/mSiIF3Q0xx
— NFL (@NFL) March 3, 2014
Wilson took his drills and then took a seat in the dugout to watch the Rangers take on the Cleveland Indians.
It was known last week that Wilson would not be participating in Monday’s game. Manager Ron Washington said he does not want to risk Wilson’s health.
“No way,” Washington said to the Dallas Morning News. “I’m not using him. Basically, we want to see if there is anything he can say that will help anybody with a baseball uniform. He’s got character, he’s a winner.”