Paul Sullivan: Spring training rekindles friendships and memories of those who have loved the game
MESA, Ariz. — Spring training for writers is a perfect time to refresh the batteries, rekindle old friendships and retell stories of baseball characters that made our jobs easier.
Fiery Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella. Utilityman and professional troublemaker Tony Phillips. Legendary scouts Phil Rizzo and Gary Hughes.
The spring drags on when mid-March arrives, and you can’t wait until the arrival of opening day. But the years go by in a blur, reminding you of the hold the game has on all of us.
Last week at the
