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

One of the greatest quotes ever was said by Mike Tyson. I'm slightly paraphrasing but, "everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." I planned to face the middle of the Cincinnati lineup, expecting that if I did get in the game it would be a situation that had me, at some … Continue reading Pasttime – 53