His walk up music brought the crowd to thier feet, its familiar tune a beacon to anyone within earshot that someone special was at the plate. That’s what happens when you’re the best on the team in the same city for a long enough time. I stood still and straight on the mound through all these … Continue reading Passtime – 74
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Pasttime – 73
I’m ahead in the count thanks to the high fastball, but my chase change low is being fouled off. I knew this was a winning combination against this batter, so I stuck with it. The first two chase pitches weren’t the best, but effective. Batter fouled each of the off with little effort, flicking it … Continue reading Pasttime – 73
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Film sessions are mandatory and necessary. I try to take mine as soon as possible to remember the mindset of the at-bat. That and the catchers and coaches seem to appreciate getting the long man off their schedule. I’d returned to the bullpen and this was my first appearance. That’s no excuse to start off … Continue reading Pasttime – 72
