Better get that rust out fast!

I walked to TJ's across the street today - good sub shop, just opened. Sat down to watch the beginning of Dodgers-Braves Spring Training.

John Thomson was the starting pitcher today against a lineup of mostly Double-A players. A nice way to start getting ready, right?

I got to sit through the first half inning, during which I saw:

Out, Single, Walk, Walk, 1-run single, 2-run single, Deep fly out, 1-run single, out. The Dodgers bat around, score 4 runs.

Not exactly the sort of good start I'm sure Roger McDowell was looking for. Granted, it's early, but getting cuffed around by minor-leaguers doesn't exactly inspire confidence.