Every day before school, I would bang away on Czerny, Bach, Beethoven and Mozart-and throw in a little Jerry Lee read more

Every day before school, I would bang away on Czerny, Bach, Beethoven and Mozart-and throw in a little Jerry Lee Lewis when I thought no one was around to correct me.

Those were just for the highlight reels.

Those were just for the highlight reels.

We were in the cages and coach (Bob) Todd said something to freshman Zach Hurley. What he said clicked in read more

We were in the cages and coach (Bob) Todd said something to freshman Zach Hurley. What he said clicked in my head. All our bats finally woke up. It seemed like we were hit or miss the last five, six or seven games.

We're now looking at going over there to begin discussions.

We're now looking at going over there to begin discussions.

Gratitude, like love, is never a dependable international emotion

Gratitude, like love, is never a dependable international emotion

He believes he's going to be ready for the start of the season. That's what we're counting on.

He believes he's going to be ready for the start of the season. That's what we're counting on.

There was an auto industry correction and a high tech inventory correction, and if we can get through that without read more

There was an auto industry correction and a high tech inventory correction, and if we can get through that without tipping the economy into a recession then we can get through this.

What's the two things they tell you are healthiest to eat? Chicken and fish, ... You know what you should read more

What's the two things they tell you are healthiest to eat? Chicken and fish, ... You know what you should do? Combine them ... eat a penguin.

Coach shows me spots where I disappear, where I'm too passive. If I don't want the ball, if I'm not read more

Coach shows me spots where I disappear, where I'm too passive. If I don't want the ball, if I'm not aggressive, I'm out there for no reason.