Brendan Donnelly is 36 years old and coming off Tommy John surgery. He fought his way to the big leagues through independent leagues, seven days as pitching coach of the Nashua Pride and one time throwing a brushback pitch that knocked down a woman on the opposing team in an indy league game in West Virginia. He ain't no icon carved out of soap; he's fought for every penny he's ever earned. ...

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