In Pittsburgh, the healing has begun. We speak not of the Pirates' 4-0 wild card game loss to the Cubs -- the pain from that will radiate for some time. Rather, we speak of Sean Rodriguez's possibly felonious assault of a dugout Gatorade cooler. Please bear harrowed witness ... 

Given the way Rodriguez left his hands down and his chin exposed, he's fortunate the cooler didn't have arms. Anyhow, the violence you see above stemmed from a near-brawl in the seventh inning. 

Given an evening of quiet reflection and a night of restorative sleep, however, Rodriguez is now sufficiently contrite. Regard his act of Internet penance ... 

If the gracious coolers in my life are any guide, then this apology has already been accepted. 

Healing, concluded.