It (the slider) just rolls off of your index finger and begins it's spin which will take it down and across the plate (hopefully). Just remember not to twist your elbow or wrist. It should be thrown, with the wrist and grip set, just like your fastball, slightly off center - with the same velocity and intensity.

To pick up the paper and read about yourself getting slammed, that doesn't start your day off right.

That's the past. I don't agree with retrospect.

My major league debut came at old Busch Stadium on Grand Avenue in St. Louis against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

I was probably in the best shape of any athlete at the time, but you don't get to pass judgment on yourself.

Rooting is following, and I don't do that, but I'd like to see the Phillies win because I love Philadelphia.

It (the slider) just rolls off of your index finger and begins it's spin which will take it down and across the plate (hopefully). Just remember not to twist your elbow or wrist. It should be thrown, with the wrist and grip set, just like your fastball, slightly off center - with the same velocity and intensity.