Matt Treanor was recently called up by the Marlins. My good friend Jim Storer called the other day to remind me that we've been addressed by Mr. Treanor. A few years ago, when Matt was with the Portland Sea Dogs, Jim and I were sitting in the front row at Dodd Stadium enjoy the contest between the Norwich Navigators and the the Sea Dogs. It was a pefect day for a game, sunny, but not too hot. At some point in the game, a pitch got by Treanor, and with no one on base, he ran to the wall where we were sitting to collect the ball. After picking it up, he looked at us and said, "Isn't it a great day for a ballgame?" then headed back to home plate.

Sometimes I wonder why someone would stick around in the minor at age 28, but it's obvious from that exchange that Matt just loves playing the game. It's nice he finally made it to the majors.