First it was Pete and Mark. They bought new cleats to come prepared to play. Then the Summer GM stepped up with new equipment.Rick on the other hand, is a work in progress. Being prepared is clearly not one of his strengths. Everyone has bad days, but this is one for the record books!
The top 10 reasons why Rick will probably not see anything better than number 9 in the batting order.
10. The ninth position is the LAST male position in the batting order.
9. Fancy throws that look totally ridiculous are not what built this franchise.
8. Holding a runner on second while the other team is diving for the ball in the water is not prudent 3rd base coaching. It would have been a home run, but well, let's not belabor it.
7. Sitting in the Summer GM's chair. Yes, he was told to move to the cheap seats!
6. Unheard of is when the Umpire who heard his nick name is "auto", says " he is living up to his nickname!"
5. Coming to a baseball game without proper footwear (Sandals), and then telling people , "it's wet out there anyways, I'll just wear these.."......nice try sunshine.
4. Errors on the field where the ball crossed between him and another fielder, and proudly saying, "Hey, that's not my error, I never touched it!" 'nuff said,,, Remember, Results, Not Excuses!
3. Being the ONLY person to not show up to Smitty's after the game.
2. Being called out for wearing jewellery. The umpire just looked at him, pulled his ear like Carol Burnett and said "batter's out!".
1. Having to be called by the Summer GM and Elkhorns GM for assuming the game was off. The call came from the field where everyone else was worried about Mr late. Craig said, "Don't worry, I spoke with him earlier, he'll be here"...NOT! Maybe Rusty Staub told him the game was off (see comments in previous week's article).
Enuff about Ricks cognitive inadequacies. Clearly his mind was on Sylvia Kuzyk's ass. Gawd that woman has a big can! On a positive note, love the green sox!
The Elkhorns rallied once again to victory in less than stellar game conditions. Thankfully most of the team came prepared, on time, and were ready to play. Maura and Rob were game stars. The term "mercy" was used and is starting to become tiresome. (yawn)
Every herd strengthens itself by losing the weakest member. Thank goodness tenure is something the organization respects, and we will soon forget about all of this, but the BLOG always remembers (or at least until the server crashes!)
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Do we acually have to go over this again????
If you can't make please let us know!!!! One 10 second phone call or email could have cost us a game. We have a 24 man/woman roster! Fortunately an Elmwood never has lost a game to any "Tribe" & that was the case again no thanks to the below mentioned people. One player had to be called in Alberta, another at home 3 hours before game time & yet another was sitting at home "chucking it in to his new green socks" and actually had to be called at home 5 minutes into the game to show up!
Maybe the Summer GM is taking some heat when not warranted, (on the field it is still warranted).
Rick started & finished the game as an automatic out. He found every possible way to do it. Not being there, grounding out, jewelery out & flying out. He almost cost us a run as a third base coach with his "hold-up" call on a sure home run but fortunately Barb knocked in that run. The only player that never showed up to Smitty's?? Rick! On the plus side his green socks did look good although there was a little White fluid on them.
Good game by everyone else in a 22 to 8 victory.
You boys go easy on young Rick. He just had an "off night". I would have to agree with Le Grande Orange about Rick's gazelle like quickness.
Reminds me of a time a number of years ago. I was back at the camp mixing a martini, when I see Jim running across the African plains with an upset cheetah in pursuit.
When I see Rick running the bases, it reminds me of that time....
Clearly Marlin is in the sauce once more.
Sloppy. It appears that we can count on only 9 cyclinders firing on any given nite. Given that this machine is a ten cylinder engine, that is not good.
Although it appears that Summer GM has tried to maintain some order, he is clearly not being heard by all players.
In the background I hear the Elkhorn GM losing a little patience. ....as the strings draw taut....
Anyone who is part of the Elkhorn GM's management team knows it is about results, and that excuses are for losers.
It seems the Summer GM is driving home the message and most players are responding to the leadership of the management team.
There are issues with every great team in history, great leaders work through it WITH the team.
No worries with the management structure of Stenbrenner and Martin.
Look for another championship ring on both their pinkies.
I hate to play this card but I am the oldest player on the team. The younger guys like Champagne and Sacher can carry the squad. I can show up when I like and still pull the team to victory. So I have one "off" game. A Rod sucked for a whole season. Did I mention that I actually scored four goals in one game?
oh yeah, well I once scored 4 touchdowns in a single game!
Next thing you know, Rick will be like Glen Weir smoking on the sidelines!
Now there is a CFL memory!
Interestingly, there was a rainbow and a leprochan running around in green socks....and he is bragging about it!
As the oldest player on the squad, we expect more.
We don't expect much in your game, but please, show a little dignity!
I scored four TD's in a Championship game! Not regular season.
Among his many great ball player attributes, Rick never strikes out.
(excluding the night clubs, of course)
The Elkhorns are reminiscent of the Cincinatti Red Stockings before the turn of the century.
They have power, Grace, and Speed to match any team. They also have improved as many of the players started the year with only gifted athletic attributes having never played the game of not playing for years.
Yesterday, they learned that they have a pitcher that uses the inside of the plate much like me in my hey day!
Look for them to be a solid division 4 team soon. 9-5 so far this year and climbing fast.
I will admit that Rick did show up to play on Wednesday. He had his shoes, was on time, and limited his errors.
Message sent/received.
For most of us June 21st is the longest day of the year.
For Rick, the longest day of the year was June 18th!
And my butt is not big!
The most striking resemblance to a Cincinnati Reds baseball team is that of upper management. I believe Elkhorn management is the re-incarnation of the Marge Schott/Pete Rose era of the Reds.
Elkhorn GM (AKA Son of Marge) see link below and judge for yourself...
Summer GM and Pete Rose share a remarkable affinity for "bike riding"
The one thing you can say about Elkhorn upper management, like that of Reds of old, they are "colourful".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marge_Schott
Speaking of famous duo's, was that Abbott and Costello playing Left and Center field on Wednesday nite.....
I think the nick name for the dynamic duo that played in left and center field was Homer and Homers....
Pete (Homer), let a "homer" get by him and Rob (Homers) let two get by him!
Not to let Maura off the hook....she had a female day almost like Rick had last week.
Automatic out for Jewellery....base running that would embarass a 15 yr old....
We will leave it at that....no need to go for a top 10.........
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