He is back now and pitched six scoreless relief innings for the Brewers. With the support I was getting, it just felt right to keep going and try it. His first appearance was April 14, just six days shy of two years since his last major-league pitch. Fox pitched a scoreless inning against the Giants in Pac Bell Park. I still do.
People take things for granted.
I was guilty of that. I've learned to appreciate being out there on the mound. This year they are dealing with the shock-laden surfacing of the Minnesota Twins. Last year it was the White Sox, this year it's the Twins. Manuel hopes the glass slipper doesn't fit the Twins this year.