Well, hmm, not sure I should tell this story ... but ... I named my cello ... Apollo ... and used to joke ... 'I have the god of music between my thighs.'
Not that I recall. Closest probably was when Jake and Joe were both at Spring Training together; Jake was invited more as a 'courtesy' to help his little brother adjust, I think.
lol ... I own a cello; it was my major in college. And one of my closest friends is the piccolo player in the orchestra ... she might have one I can borrow ... hopefully not one that's made of gold or platinum!
Actually ... lol ... frozen ... Trader Joe's grilled onions and peppers ... bought them for another purpose that eludes me now, but they came to good use.
Actually, only one person commented on the game to me today. But then, I wasn't around the stage crew today ... they are the ones who give it to me the most.
lol ... I made noodles last night for supper. But no cream of anything soup went on them. Just some grilled peppers and onions, seasoning, a little butter, a little oil and cheese. Basically what I had on hand, which wasn't much.
I don't think he was trying it out during games ... just ... in practice? Or something? I did read something about this, though, that they were developing 'better' equipment ... a la the enhanced batting helmet.
Wasn't there something said that Joe (and others) were testing out some new equipment with thicker padding or some such? Thought I read that. Something that was being tested to help with the heavy dings.