A Couple of Hints for Darryl’s Benefit

Item 1: Darryl Strawberry claims that playing against his former teammates energizes him, that the roar of the Big Apple is motivating. However, for $4 million a year, it would be nice if he could psych up for more than 12 games each season.

Item 2: Darryl claims his recently ailing left shoulder was healed when a pastor prayed for him and laid hands on the injured area. At Darryl’s current lackluster pace, equaling last year’s 37 homers and 108 RBIs would be the biggest miracle.

JAY HOWARD GREEN, Long Beach