I have to choose my words carefully because I don't want to sound like one of those who goes on about how things were better in my day.

You go to Holland, France, Germany, every community, the tiniest village, they have magnificent, pristine sports facilities.

People always remember the second half.

Football needs its roots, it needs its connection with the supporters. But those in charge seem to think they can do without them.

I started playing well and felt comfortable. That season a set a Jamestown record of consecutive innings pitched with out a walk. (40 2\3 innings, i think) and was named Jamestown Pitcher of the Year.

I loved watching Ken Griffey Jr play for the Mariners and when he was trade to the Reds I was especially excited to get the opportunity to watch him play in person.

I had been working on some mechanical issues before I got called up. When I got called up I was focused on trying to be mechanically correct instead of enjoying the moment and competing like I had always done which is probably the main reason to why I wasn't very successful in my first start.