"I still want to throw that pitch!" Scheduled time with Steve is mandatory. Down time with Steve is mandatory. Free time with Steve is optional. There's some freedom. This isn't football. Relievers usually don't get as much time with the pitching coach, but he's good at getting with all of us. "I still want to … Continue reading Pasttime – 25
Pasttime
An ongoing story about a long man in the bullpen and his daily experiences.
Pasttime – 24
We were all starters wants. We all were the east on the Little League team, the high school team, the AAU/travel ball/Pony League team. We were all The Guy. Only a small number still are. And for the majority of the world, that's fine. But for anyone in a major league bullpen, what could've been … Continue reading Pasttime – 24
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I’d love to sell you some magic beans, a bridge in Brooklyn or tell you that I was able to make it out of the inning unscathed. But the next batter took a 2-1 inside fastball the opposite way for a single to score another run and put runners at the corners. Still no sign … Continue reading Pasttime – 23
Martin Kester - My Digital World 