And, oh, does Simpson ever know speed. Simpson, called up to the major leagues with the Tampa Bay Rays last week, may be the fastest man in the game. He has two stolen bases in six games. He has ...

I have a confession to make. I do not like watching stolen bases. In the typical case, I find them quite dull, and sometimes even annoying. That’s on video, to be sure; I won’t contest that it’s a ...