don't get attached to pitchers

Especially not young ones. They'll break your heart.

Joe Smith is on his way to New Orleans right now. He's allowed 19 of his last 24 inherited baserunners to score, and you can't pitch like that and throw relief in the major leagues.

I believed that Rick Peterson would be able to fix whatever was going wrong with Joe, but it looks like it's going to take a stint in the minors. I feel badly for the kid.

But I'm looking forward to seeing him again soon.