I went five innings and was hoping to start the sixth, but we had two on when I was due to bat. It's one of the more peculiar things that happens in a game. Duplicity in plain sight. I was in the dugout with a helmet near the bat rack. That was to force the … Continue reading Pasttime – 67
Pasttime
An ongoing story about a long man in the bullpen and his daily experiences.
Pasttime – 66
I started a game last September when we were well out of reach of the postseason and most guys were already bragging about their off-season plans. There weren't cheers like when Nick Van Exel chanted in practice "1-2-3...Cancun", but mentally most of us had already packed it in. I was a starting pitcher for a … Continue reading Pasttime – 66
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The first inning was a complete surprise, both for me and the opposing batters. If they prepped for a plethora of inside fastballs, they sure didn't act like it. My first pitch felt like a big meatball coming out of my hand and the lead off hitter must have felt the same way. His eyes … Continue reading Pasttime – 65
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