Some hitters have asked Toronto left-hander Ricky Romero if the off-speed pitch he throws is a splitter, and some pitchers have asked him if he throws a screwball. No, what he throws is a changeup with a classic circle grip, but you can't blame others for asking, because Romero's pitch doesn't move like your basic changeup. Instead, Romero's change tends to veer sharply away from right-handed hitters, the ball darting so much that if you grew up watching the Dodgers, you'd be reminded of Fernan ...

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