{"id":18982,"date":"2024-12-18T10:38:57","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T10:38:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=18982"},"modified":"2024-12-18T10:38:57","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T10:38:57","slug":"former-red-sox-catching-prospect-reveals-unusual-naked-pre-game-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=18982","title":{"rendered":"Former Red Sox catching prospect reveals unusual \u2018naked\u2019 pre-game routine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<nav aria-label=\"articleLabel\">\n<ol id=\"articleLabel__list\">\n<li id=\"articleLabel__listItem\">Red Sox<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<ul>\n<li><time datetime=\"2024-12-17173444371520613:55:15\">Published: Dec. 17, 2024, 1:55 p.m.<\/time><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\">\n<article id=\"arc-ABQLUWBQCZHTRCBFWMJRQW45GY\" data-type=\"article\">\n<div>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<div><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/resizer\/v2\/X223CLF56JESBGM45FYMJLVQ3E.jpg?auth=b39175b1c3988ec183e88105ba954029a83c05f2699f1da01fefbcc057dc0d0c&amp;width=500&amp;quality=90 500w\" media=\"(max-width: 500px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/resizer\/v2\/X223CLF56JESBGM45FYMJLVQ3E.jpg?auth=b39175b1c3988ec183e88105ba954029a83c05f2699f1da01fefbcc057dc0d0c&amp;width=800&amp;quality=90 800w\" media=\"(max-width: 800px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/resizer\/v2\/X223CLF56JESBGM45FYMJLVQ3E.jpg?auth=b39175b1c3988ec183e88105ba954029a83c05f2699f1da01fefbcc057dc0d0c&amp;width=1280&amp;quality=90 1280w\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/resizer\/v2\/X223CLF56JESBGM45FYMJLVQ3E.jpg?auth=b39175b1c3988ec183e88105ba954029a83c05f2699f1da01fefbcc057dc0d0c&amp;width=500&amp;quality=90\" sizes=\"auto, 50vw\" alt=\"Former Red Sox catching prospect reveals unusual \u2018naked\u2019 pre-game routine\" width=\"300\" height=\"600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>Former Red Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel, dealt to Chicago last week, hopes to continue unorthodox pre-game routine. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran\/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)Boston Globe via Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p id=\"A7FAX32MGRASFN7J47MEZDDBIQ\">Everyone remembers outfielder Johnny Damon performing naked pull-ups during his time with the Red Sox.<\/p>\n<p id=\"MZC4UJ2E7RHAHHD3COINT5OPEA\">Now, a former Red Sox prospect has spoken about his own unusual habit prior to minor league games with Portland and Worcester.<\/p>\n<p id=\"PZJ45B7STZCR5N3X727T2PERW4\">Kyle Teel, the Red Sox\u2019 first round pick in 2023 who was the centerpiece of the trade to the Chicago White Sox that landed Garrett Crochet, told the <i>Foul Territory<\/i> podcast that he had a habit of taking his pre-game dry swings naked.<\/p>\n<p id=\"YTD2QGK2WFDXPPUSC4RTSGJ4RQ\">\u201cYeah, it\u2019s true,\u201d said Teel somewhat sheepishly when asked to confirm the practice by co-host Eric Kratz. \u201cWe\u2019re going to have to wait and see. We might have to run it by some people (to see if the White Sox allow it). But it became kind of a tradition last year. We\u2019d have our meetings and then pre-game, I\u2019d pick up the bat and it just became a funny tradition before we\u2019d hop in the shower and get ready to play the game.\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><b>BETTING:<\/b><\/i><i> Check out our <\/i>MA sports betting guide<i>, where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"KZJDRE374JEDDLPMNGFIVL2CSU\">Teel got as high as Triple A while with the Red Sox, but is expected to get an invitation to major league camp with the White Sox. The White Sox, who lost a record 121 games last year, are in full rebuild mode and Teel believes there\u2019s a chance for him to make the Opening Day roster.<\/p>\n<p id=\"PZJMYXMLHZAWDHKA7UUJODYDUI\">\u201cThere\u2019s a great opportunity for me to break camp with the team,\u201d said Teel. \u201cThere\u2019s a great opportunity to help the organization to get better and I think that\u2019s what it\u2019s all about at the end of the day. So I see the opportunity for me and that makes me excited.\u201d<\/p>\n<section>\n<ul data-testid=\"list\">\n<li>Ex-Red Sox pitcher drawing interest from AL East team (report)<\/li>\n<li>2019 MLB MVP traded to Red Sox rival (report)<\/li>\n<li>Surprised the Red Sox let 30-HR slugger leave for a rival? 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