[Non-Sequitur]

Yes, John Rocker was a master of sophisticated wit and understated sarcasm.

But not of the fast ball or the slider. Hence his current occupation as a freak show act for a Long Island class A ball club.

[peacebaby]

In my book John Rocker would not qualify as a polite Southerner - And while it certainly wasn't wise of him to have the courage to tell it like it is, I appreciated his courage.

[Colonel Kangaroo]

Rocker was released in June at his own request. Just like the Confederacy, John may be deciding that his career is a "Lost Cause".

Still, Rocker's 0-2 record and 6.50 ERA was a better performance than the CSA had in April, 1865.