I've woken up naked in a strange bed before. The times I can't remember how I got there vary from the personification of immaturity to the results of bad decisions. But there's universal agreement that it's not the ideal situation. The cliche answer to what to do in that situation - don't - actually works … Continue reading Pasttime – 20

Skip’s pretty good about making us clean up our own mess. Well, the more professional term is holding players accountable for their actions. But it’s the same either way; I’ve got two men on, nobody out and no one is coming to help me. I’m not looking for help. Well, I could have used some … Continue reading Pasttime – 19

REALITY   I shouldn’t even be out here today. I pitched a mop-up inning three days ago, but ran into a buzz saw that was the opposing team’s bench. After the first out, the next three batters all worked me to a full count. I walked two of the three and was facing actual trouble, … Continue reading Pasttime – 18