The Grind, Part 4: Too Much Food
David Aardsma is a nine-year major-league veteran relief pitcher. This is the fourth installment in his series, “The Grind,” in which Aardsma details his efforts to prepare to return to the big leagues in 2017....
The Grind, Part 3; or, Facing Tim Tebow, Part 2
David Aardsma is a nine-year major-league veteran relief pitcher. This is the third installment in his series, “The Grind,” in which Aardsma details his efforts to prepare to return to the big leagues in 2017.
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Facing Tim Tebow
I heard last week, just like the rest of the sports world, about Tim Tebow’s desire to play in Major League Baseball. And when I heard the familiar name of my friend and former big leaguer Chad Moeller, I immed...
The Grind, Part 2: Pain and Education
Well, my training has begun, and it is miserable.
Having taken several weeks off from training, and having not lifted to build muscle since February, my body wasn’t happy getting back into it. The offseason ...
The Grind, Part 1: Preparing for Next Season
David Aardsma is a nine-year major-league veteran relief pitcher. This is the first installment in a new series, "The Grind," in which Aardsma will detail his efforts to prepare to return to the big leagues in ...
How Biomechanics Saved My Career
I invoked my out clause with the Toronto Blue Jays in late May. I had to -- my mechanics were off and I wasn’t getting the innings I needed to lock them in. Instead of heading home and relaxing while waitin...
The Moment I Knew the Mets’ Young Pitchers Were Special
There was one moment this season that showed me how special the New York Mets' young arms are.
In mid-June of this season, I was sitting in the Atlanta Ritz-Carlton bar with fellow pitcher Dana Eveland talki...
PEDs, Pete Rose, and the Hall of Fame
Several weeks ago, I got into a good-natured Twitter conversation (if those exist) with one of my followers about Pete Rose's possible reinstatement into Major League Baseball. That fan pointed out to me what h...
When Do You Accept That Your Season Is Over?
It's a beautiful Wednesday afternoon in Scottsdale, Arizona. I just got done playing catch with my ex-Dodger teammate Daniel Coulombe, who was also recently designated for assignment (DFA'd), when my phone ring...