Takeo Spikes

Bill Belichick wasn't all too keen on discussing Brandon Spikes ' absence during voluntary workouts.

Brandon Spikes , who took a pass on all the Patriots offseason conditioning and team activities this spring, was at minicamp on Tuesday.

"I think he's a great guy," Spikes said about Tebow. "And he's a winner -- that's all I pay attention to."

Brandon Spikes and Brandon Bolden have surrendered to the word "mandatory."

Sound the trumpets and roll out the red carpet because Brandon Spikes is back in town.

. . . but Brandon Spikes still probably didn't help himself in the eyes of those who matter by missing weeks of Patriots workouts.

OTA's roll on. The Patriots continue learning installations and working to tighten up communication in this first week of July. Five players missed the Tuesday session.

Tim Lincecum was told to be ready if needed in relief during Saturday's doubleheader and he'll have spikes on in case spot starter Chad Gaudin, gets knocked out early Sunday.

Brandon Spikes ' offseason attitude isn't quite up to snuff with the Patriots' expectations, and Tom E. Curran thinks it could mean he's out once free agency hits.

Four Patriots players, including linebacker Brandon Spikes , were missing on Day 2 of organized team activities.

Brandon Spikes was scare at team workouts over the past few weeks, and it appears as though that's still the case as OTAs start up this week.

The official start date for training camp figures to be about July 25 so let's kick through some post-draft detritus.

Former Cubs fan favorite Ryan Theriot may be hanging up his spikes soon, as the 33-year-old middle infielder is still unsigned with just two weeks left until Opening Day.

… blood test and briefly meet with Orioles officials. The Cuban defector, who speaks no English, carrying a glove, two pairs spikes and a bat, arrived with his interpreter. Urrutia, who appears to be about 6-foot-4, looks to be fit and has a short …