With an upcoming start, it requires a complete change of schedule. This is obvious, but creates complete First-World problems like what to do with all the down time. I'm usually in the stadium every day; working out, watching film, stretching, throwing and getting ready for an evening in the bullpen. As a starter, it's a … Continue reading Pasttime – 61

Skip called me into his office yesterday and told me due to a make-up from earlier, I'm starting in a week. While it's exciting, it's not like I get to go into 'starter mode'. I'm still going to be needed in the pen until a couple of days out. Then they'll sit me down. It's … Continue reading Pasttime – 60

Watching the game, we have a sense when the phone is going to ring. Sometimes it's obvious, other times it's inevitable; but it's never a true surprise. What shouldn't be a surprise is when you have to sit back down. While I'm usually used for long relief, Skip doesn't have a problem sending me out … Continue reading Pasttime – 59