For episode 1,400, superfan @cu8sfan (Cubs Fan With An 8) wonders what career that was cut short would be fun to see played out to its natural conclusion in an alternate reality. I oblige but warn of the perils of projecting.

I am beginning to appreciate the merits of the combined no hitter. And I wonder if there will be more with bullpen specializations.

I am beginning to appreciate the merits of the combined no hitter. And I wonder if there will be more with bullpen specializations.

I am beginning to appreciate the merits of the combined no hitter. And I wonder if there will be more with bullpen specializations.

I am beginning to appreciate the merits of the combined no hitter. And I wonder if there will be more with bullpen specializations.

It is the SUNDAY REQUEST. @Julie_Stone wants my take on Curt Schilling and his political ambitions. I hope they clash with Bill Lee's political dreams!

It is the SUNDAY REQUEST. @Julie_Stone wants my take on Curt Schilling and his political ambitions. I hope they clash with Bill Lee's political dreams!

It is the SUNDAY REQUEST. @Julie_Stone wants my take on Curt Schilling and his political ambitions. I hope they clash with Bill Lee's political dreams!

It is the SUNDAY REQUEST. @Julie_Stone wants my take on Curt Schilling and his political ambitions. I hope they clash with Bill Lee's political dreams!

Tiny changes in people's lives could have altered the entire view of what we call reality. Naturally that concept reminded me of Pete Rose and Benedict Arnold.