The Majors

I've decided, at the age of 34, to become a major-league ballplayer.

I can do it.

I realize, at the age most players are considering retirement - if not already basking in it - I might be getting a late jump on the game. I concede this.
I also realize that my one shot is to be a wiley knuckleball pitcher. Those guys last forever.

I'll make the further frank concession that I can't, in point of fact, actually throw a knuckleball. But, to be honest, at this point in my journey to the Show, that's not my biggest hurdle to overcome.

Here's my plan:
This summer (2006): Rec league men's softball.
This fall (2006): Rec league men's hardball.
Next summer (2007): Competitive men's softball.
Next fall (2007): Competitive men's hardball.
Spring, 2008: Invitation to Cubs Spring Training in Mesa
Summer, 2008: AA-ball for the Cubs farm team
Fall, 2008: Fall call-up, MLB debut at Wrigley Field

That's the timeline.