A former All-Star starting pitcher greeted the Cincinnati Reds as they filtered into the clubhouse Sunday morning, and he was there to help a slumping, pitching-needy team.
“Give the boys some vibe,” said Bronson Arroyo, his guitar slung from his shoulder, amp near his feet, between dulcet sets of 1990s folk/rock tunes that earned the attention and appreciation of players and staff — and even a stealth iPhone video recording or two.
“That’s sick,” one pitcher enjoying the music said with a smile.
Rookie Elly De La Cruz bobbed his head to the music as he entered the far end of the room and went to his locker.