In other Good News....

4 months ago, Chris Duffy was the next Andy Van Slyke. Then this guy came along(right) and changed his swing and stance to be more of a leadoff. Today Chris Duffy, age 26, is considering retirement.

Post Gazette: "The stress from faltering in the early part of the season had taken a sharp toll on Duffy, the sources said, to the point that he had become tightly wound on and off the field and had questioned his desire to continue his career.

In stark contrast, one of the sources said, Duffy was describing relief bordering on joy shortly after deciding not to report to Class AAA Indianapolis when the Pirates optioned him there May 14."