I am unwillingly a pseudo-expert on the realities of post-surgery comebacks.  I had four surgeries, including the Tommy John, and my knowledge of elbows and shoulders is roughly equivalent to Bernie Madoff’s knowledge of Ponzi schemes.

I just went through my most difficult experience in baseball. It was more difficult and exciting than any game I pitched in at any level ...

As a pitcher, we are putting ourselves in a batter’s box, trying to get into the mind of a hitter. A hitter is doing the exact opposite, trying to think through the chess match taking place and understanding pitch sequence. Pitch sequence is key to upsetting hitter's timing ...

Baseball season has nearly arrived, meaning the time for multiple games per week will soon be upon us.  During these games, I ask that you not put your pitchers in the difficult position of having to decide whether they are tired, still have their stuff, and most importantly, whether their arm is sore.

The same conversation can and should be had in bullpens across America.  Many pitchers - both starters and relievers – over-think the bullpen and let it affect their mindset.  The bullpen is nothing more than an area to get loose ...

 Baseball is a magical game, and the pain and mental anguish I endured were all worth it.  The game will inevitably break 99.99 percent of people’s hearts, but if you stop and think about it, it offers up infinitely more than it takes.