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In quest to be among the best, Mariners pitcher James Paxton is willing to sacrifice. Even milkshakes | The News Tribune

In an effort to be as healthy as possible, Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton did blood testing in the offseason, like something out of a Tom Brady book.

“I found cows’ milk wasn’t good for me,” Paxton said. “I didn’t know that before, so I’ve stayed away.”

But your offseason home is in Wisconsin, which is practically synonymous for dairy products. No ice cream? No milkshakes?

“I have cashew milk ice cream,” he laughed. “And maybe some almond milkshakes. You should give it a try. It tastes pretty much the same – it’s just not cows’ milk.