I realized during the pre-game warm up that one of my favourite, romantic parts of the build up to the game is the slow walk from the bullpen by the starting pitcher, catcher and the pitching coach to the dugout after their warm up. There is something special about the slow intensity of the moment. Interestingly…

This was the quickest game I’ve ever been to as both Volquez and Sanchez worked extremely quickly. I think both teams were looking to get the get game done fast so they could celebrate July 4th! I also wonder if Aaron Sanchez learned a little something from Mark Buehrle. Happy Independence Day to all my American friends.…