Helene Elliott: Tribute is a real gem

ANAHEIM, Calif._Tyler Skaggs' shoes were lined up in neat rows in his locker. Casual shirts hanging on the rod were pushed to the left, his white pants and red batting practice top pushed over to the right. His glove was on the shelf, waiting to mold itself around the familiar touch of his hand. His chair faced sideways, ready for him to plop down and pick out a pair of shoes or chat with the player next to him.

At any moment, it seemed, Skaggs would burst into the clubhouse at Angel Stadium on Friday and infuse the room with his usual upbeat energy. Instead, on