Wednesday, 13 March 2013

I want it all: the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, the creamy middles*


Well that was exhausting! 
What a three day ride last weekend during the WBC.  A devastating, demoralizing, mercy run loss to ITALY!!! I mean are you freaking kidding me???  ITALY....again!

Followed by a smack down of Mexico....literally.


And then on Sunday we were six outs way from knocking out team USA and advancing.   But it was not to be.  Our “Whittless” manager was just embarrassing.  I mean I can’t even believe how bad his decisions were.  But at the end of the day, Canada was simply outmatched.  Any team can win a single game, but player for player, Canada simply didn’t have the talent to match up against the USA.
But I will take away some great memories:

·         The Michael Saunders coming out party.  I would not be surprised to see him make the All-Star team this year.  He was phenomenal.

·         Justin Morneau appears to finally be back to his old self.  So good to see, as at one point his career was in jeopardy.

·         Young 21-year old Jameson Taillon looking like a gunslinger throwing bullets and shutting down Team USA.  He could be a good one.....and he’s a Pirate.  SHWING!!!

·         Catcher Chris Robinson (a last minute sub for Martin), taking one off the cup, followed by getting run over at home plate and making the out, followed by my little girl throwing up on me.  Ok that last part sucked, but not for me, I just felt bad for her.  I love being a Dad!

·         Rooting for a team in a close ballgame that felt like it meant something.  Obviously the WBC has its flaws, but on Saturday and Sunday I was riveted.  Can’t wait to feel the same way about Jays games this coming September.

Onward we go, spring practice continues.  Less than three weeks until Opening Day!
*I can't live the button-down life like you. I want it all: the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, the creamy middles. Sure, I might offend a few of the bluenoses with my cocky stride and musky odors -- oh, I'll never be the darling of the so-called "City Fathers" who cluck their tongues, stroke their beards, and talk about "What's to be done with this Homer Simpson?"
-Homer J. Simpson Lisa's Rival

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