In the offseason, basically out of the blue during early July of last summer, Jeremy Roenick announced his retirement with, of all things, a text message to Tim Pannacio of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Long sleeves and winter jackets. Wool hats for complete coverage instead of caps and leather gloves for warmth instead of webbing. Red cheeks, watery eyes and runny noses, the unholy trinity for an allergist.
