I thought this was a great interview, and not just for the Toronto content. In this interview Dirk talks about the tough time he had in Toronto with half of the Jays roster. He is currently working on his third book which will cover his time in Toronto a

Fomer Blue Jays reliever Dirk Hayhurst says of the book he's now writing about his days in Toronto: "I don’t think I’m going to be so nice in it." David Cooper/Toronto Star Michael Woods Staff Reporter Dirk (The Garfoose) Hayhurst isn’t your typical reli

All of us have dreams. Everything in the American psyche is built on the idea of having dreams—boundless optimism, the idea that the world will be left a better place for one’s children, the unstoppable march of progress. The phrase “The American Dream”

It was a nice story last season when The Garfoose signed with the Rays and did well in Durham before getting injured. Even though his career is now taking him over to Italy this season, he still remains one of the more intriguing guys to follow on Twitte

Dirk Hayhurst February 15, 2012 When you pitch great it's easy to walk into the weight room and knock out your postgame maintenance. Heck, sometimes you come into that weight room charged up and raring to do twice as much. You feel like superman, riding

I recently chatted with former Padres, Blue Jays, and Rays right-hander Dirk Hayhurst about baseball, his new book, and his upcoming move to Italy. I've talked to Dirk (who has a blog and is active on Twitter as TheGarfoose) a few times over the years, a

Dirk Hayhurst says that Chase Headley is the only player that confronted him about how he was portrayed in his first book. in association with Cognitively aware of the San Diego Padres since about 1980-1981... Fans since '76. Certain photos copyright © 2

Dirk Hayhurst February 10, 2012 I'm going to give you three scenarios that all have something in common. Can you figure out what? Scenario 1: Locker rooms are loud, obnoxious places full of multiple conversations in multiple languages, each trying to be

Trevor Hoffman: "You're (Dirk) interesting to talk to. You're definitely deeper than your average guy" Dirk Hayhurst is deeper than the average guy. He thinks a lot. Maybe he thinks too much to be a successful major league pitcher. Bruce Walton told us t

The best writer in a baseball uniform is leaving the United States. He is doing it for many reasons, but partly because he wants to keep his love for a merciless game. Dirk Hayhurst is quitting the North American baseball scene before it quits on him. He

The disease is not one you’re born with (although studies do show it can be hereditary). The disease is not something you contract. It’s something that develops out of a seemingly innocuous situation. It develops from just one sip. Alcoholism can start i

Dirk Hayhurst, formerly of the Padres and Blue Jays, announced that he'll be pitching in an Italian league in 2012 (Twitter links). The right-hander, also an author, has become something of a cult hero the past couple years as he's documented his experie

The Non-Prospect will stay in Europe for another year to work out their fiscal crisis. Dirk Hayhurst, author of “The Bullpen Gospels” and the upcoming “Out of my League,” is a personal favorite of mine. Yes, because of the books, but also because he live

Anyway, now it appears he’s bound for Italy to play baseball there and write about it. I’ve long fantasized about writing a book about baseball around the world — going to games every place baseball is played and detailing each place’s baseball culture.

John Manuel and J.J. Cooper January 26, 2012 J.J. Cooper: Hi Grant. I think John will be stopping by as well, but I'll get us started. No there are no safes in the 25-30 range, but then there are very, very few safe's throughout the book (four in total).

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