The Pop...

One of my favorite recent movies is Trouble With the Curve. One of the best moments is when Clint Eastwood talks about "hearing it". Whether it's a hitter or a pitcher, it's about the sound. I wish I could find the exact clip but, this is still pretty amazing...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=efWgBKLzVZk

When you're on the diamond and you hear that pop off the bat or in the glove your head snaps. It's beautiful. There is just something that demands your attention when you "hear it".

People used to talk about Ted Williams that way. When he hit the ball it just sounded differently. Today, it's Miguel Cabrera. The

ball just sounds different coming off his bat than anyone else. It's an explosion. When Justin Verlander is on, you can hear the pop of the glove in the nose bleeds.

It's all about the pop.

This winter has been really cold and brutal. The weather broke this week for a bit and Ethan and I played catch outside. It was fun to hear the pop. It sounds different outside.

I love the pop.