Elarton, 32, is contemplating retirement after 15 years in professional baseball. He's 6-foot-8 and his magical right arm was a gift from God. His arm feels better than it has in years; it's the rest of his body, he admits, that he is working harder than ever to maintain. Because he is a free agent, Elarton is waiting for the phone to ring - if it does again.

"I've thought about it," he said about retirement. "I'm not sure I'm there yet, but I'll know soon enough."