Chapman's Back Problem

Aroldis Chapman walked in today. He talked with Dusty Baker briefly and left to get a social security card.

The status of his back has not been determined.

"Almost everybody has had back pain at one time or another," Baker said. "It can let you go in a day or it can hang on for a week or 10 days."

Baker told the 22-year old, who was brought up in Cuba not to complain about ailments.

"I went through it with Osvaldo Fernandez." Fernandez was a Cuban defector that played for Baker with the San Francisco Giants. "They are taught not to complain. If you complain there, you don't eat," Baker said.

Baker told Chapman to let him know if there is something wrong.

"I told him not to feel like a wimp or something," Baker said. "I didn't know the word for "wimp" in spanish but there's another word. I did know that one."

"There is a thin line between when are you a hypochondriac or when are you too bold and brave."

Baker was pleased with the health of this camp.

"The guys came in shape. Our fitness guys (Matt Krause) are doing a great job. They are keeping them hydrated, stretching them running. I don't want to jinx myself but things have been great, especially in the leg department."