I'm not a power pitcher and I never was one. There were times when I was young when I overpowered a batter or two and would believe that I was for a moment. But in baseball, reality is the next at-bat. I've been served enough doses of reality, actual and perceived, that I should know … Continue reading Pasttime – 15

We go from city to city, across the country and back again with no discernible logic behind the when's and why's. But the bars are all the same. Tonight we're in a ‘neighborhood tavern’ that advertises $2 vodka drinks on the front door. I'm with Seth, a No. 5 starter with enough years in The … Continue reading Pasttime – 14

FAILURE   I'd prefer to start an inning clean, but every one can wish for the weather and pound sand with the results. My first call is not my dream scenario, but I'll take what I can get. Two singles against the starter in the sixth inning means 1st and 3rd with one out. I … Continue reading Pasttime – 13