Official Site of the Blue Jays · Mar 1, 2017
Alford determined to move on from rough '16
Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Alford dealt with injuries and personal tragedy in 2016. (J. Scott Butherus)BRADENTON, Fla. -- As a former Division I college football player at the University of Mississippi, Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Anthony Alford has taken his share of lumps.
There were plenty of lumps taken in 2016, both on and off the field. Alford came to camp ready this spring, determined to leave last season in the past.
"I think if you focus on the negative you'll tend to have negative results," Alford said. "I try to find the positive in all the negatives, whatever it is. I mean, I struggled last year but I feel like I was able to grow, not just a player but as a man."