I was issued an ultimatum between the two loves of my life: her or the game. No matter what I choose, I have to give up something I love.

Spring training is my first chance to show the world that Cooper Noah is back after the elbow injury that took me out of the game. It’s the stage I stand on to prove I’m the starter the Vegas Heat is paying big bucks for.

But my heart isn’t in any of it.

My heart can’t be in it when it’s broken.

There’s no way I can have both, but I’ve made my choice.

It’s time to play hardball.