Top of the sixth inning, home opener, Philadelphia. Nick Pivetta had just allowed a single to Derek Dietrich, then gave up a 338-foot fly ball on a 2-2 count to Starlin Castro, which was caught by Odubel Herrera.
Suddenly, as I watched players surround Pivetta and a red-clad figure emerge from the dugout, the boos rained down onto the Citizens Bank Park field. I smirked. I shook my head.
And that is when I realized, no matter what, I will be a staunch defender and fan of Gabe Kapler.
Yes, that’s me, the guy who might annoy the hell out of you.