LAKELAND, Fla. — Now, the story can be told.
A story that could only happen at spring training because Lakeland is such a small place.
One night last week, it was pouring rain. I finished a workout, drove to a LongHorn Steakhouse, sprinted to the front door, got under the awning and ducked inside, soaking wet. I glanced at the bar and it was totally empty. Two guys were sitting at a table. I looked again and realized on of them was Detroit Tigers assistant general manager David Chadd.