Baseball isn't always fair, and things don't always play out the way they should on the diamond. The game can be downright cruel at times really.
Jason Standridge knows this all too well, and he still feels blessed to play the game. He's had his share of tough breaks this season, but you'd never tell just by speaking with him.
His head is held high, the cheerful disposition is intact, and the 34-year-old right-hander is eager to help the Hanshin Tigers finish off a successful season.