Mike Pelfrey either has resided in baseball heaven or baseball hell during his tenure with the Twins. There has been no neutral turf for him.
This season he is hearing the hosannas while posting a 5-2 record and 2.28 ERA. The two previous seasons he had flames licking at his ankles. It's been emotionally draining for all concerned. Now, from what appeared to be the ashes of his career, he's rediscovered success. And he hasn't just been good. He's been terrific.
The heaven part has been much more enjoyable than everything that's come before it.
"I can easily notice that," Pelfrey said with a laugh.