WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Cole Nathan is 12 years old now, so he has a better understanding of why dad might want to go to work again.
His father, Joe, is eighth on the all-time saves list and second among active relievers. They talked about why Joe would go back for another spring training, this one filled with a question he last wondered 17 years ago: Will he make the team?
Cole loves the clubhouse. He grew up in there and now that he is 12 and coordination is catching up to spirit, his ability to shag major-league fly balls has increased.