I am back home now and getting up to speed. I was away from baseball news for three days so I have some catching up to do. I should have a post of some kind up for you this afternoon, and will return to normal operations tomorrow. Thanks for your patience, and thanks also to Jeri and Ray for tiding you guys over while I was gone.

My uncle has survived the heart attack but opted against having the bypass surgery. He's 83 and doesn't want to go through the recovery, and as a retired surgeon himself he knows what's involved. I can't say I blame him! He's back home now, he and my aunt are fine, and my mom is fine.

Thanks again for your patience!