Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Crowe keeps positive attitude

There was no sulking. No avoiding certain people. No hanging his head as he made his way into the familiar home clubhouse at Canal Park.

If Indians outfield prospect Trevor Crowe was unhappy to be preparing to start his second season with the Double-A Aeros this week, he wasn't letting on.

''I'm happy with where I'm at right now,'' said the Tribe's No. 1 pick (14th overall) in the 2005 draft out of the University of Arizona. ''I came out of spring training healthy and I had a very good camp. I feel like as long as you're not in the big leagues, it doesn't matter (where you are).''

Other players in similar situations would be wise to follow Crowe's example on how to handle the inevitable failure that seemingly awaits everyone at some point in life.


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