The richness of life, and of the game of baseball, is the moments between the action. Inactivity forces conversation, which leads to relationship and bonds that last seasons, careers, lifetimes.The baseball season is interminably long, and at times I think it's ok to just say "this is boring. Let's waste time." Last night, after spending three innings reminding the Kansas City Royals where they come from, Kyle Seager found himself in a moment of repose with John Hicks, while other teammates lingered.
Let's play "What's going on here?"
John Hicks: "Holy shit my paychecks are so much bigger up here.