LIke I said before, I envy stories from pitchers throwing heat because I can’t. I can’t intimidate a batter with a pinpoint fastball on the inside corner as effectively as a 99-mile per hour fastball does just leaving the hand. I don’t think any less of my abilities, of my many ways to get batters … Continue reading Pasttime – 56

There are about 250 minor league baseball teams. That doesn’t include the numerous club and city league teams scattered around the country. The top teams, the ones where players are seemingly a step away from The Show, are organized and run from the top club down. But when you get to the lower levels, the … Continue reading Pasttime – 55

Just like any fellow employees outside after work. You end up talking shop. Since I rely on off-speed stuff, I've always envied guys with straight heat. Only because I couldn't do it. And hearing stories about getting guys out with the stuff i didn't have happened from time to time. Justin was telling me about … Continue reading Pasttime – 54