Dear Sir:
Play Pokey.
Sincerely,
Exgineer
Dear sir:
Send me Johnny Damon. I will return him (mainly) unmolested. Please be sure to punch airholes in the box.
Susan
Dear Sir:
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for benching Pedro after the seventh even though he was still pitching well.
Sincerely,
Muldoonthief.
P.S. What the hell are you chewing?
Is he the one that chews medical tape?
Susan
Well, a quick google returned this. Search for Francona - it’s about half way down. Actually, you’ll probably be happier if you stay away from the secret of his chew - I wish I had.
Gumby will appreciate that.
The link didn’t work…would you please try again? I have to know!
I did some Googling, and it appears Mr. Francona is chewing tobacco. What’s the big deal? I’ve done it. It’s not exactly like he’s the first guy in MLB history to do it. Nicotine is good for reaching a relaxed, clear-headed state. Being on the Sox bandwagon for this Series, I’d rather he chewed than not–there’s nothing worse for a manager in a World Series game to not be able to think clearly.
Sure, he may lose a tooth or something. That’s his deal. I don’t see what’s so disgusting.
Additional note:
I’ll admit that “fetus has done it” is probably not a good reason to do much of anything, considering my history. Just sayin’, though, it’s not like he’s chewing dogs’ paws or anything.
I googled too, and found the same thing. That’s why I asked for the link. Such disgust couldn’t be attributed to MLB’s most predominant vice.
Actually, I would be willing to bet that drinking and (uncommitted?) sex probably rank higher these days. Although I must admit I don’t know much about the rate of spittin’ tobaccy use in the MLB these days, and have simply always assumed it was something ballplayers used to do but generally don’t anymore now that Science knows how bad it is for you and now that they get free sunflower seeds in the dugout.
Sorry, messed up the vB. Here’s the link:
http://thecharlocksshade.typepad.com/the_charlocks_shade/
And here’s a quote:
“That’cud’ Francona is chewing is more than just gum. What you do is get a lot of bubble gum, chew it up, then wrap it around a nice sized wad of leaf-style (i.e. Red Man, etc.) chewing tobacco, then put the whole thing back in your mouth and chomp away.”
It was the mix of bubble gum and chew that I found revolting. Of course, I’m so happy now I’d let him get away with chewing baby ears if he wanted to.
One in three MLB players chew:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/sports/s_74265.html
Thankfully, that number is down from 50% in 1987.
Terry managed that game perfectly. What in hell happened to the Cards? They’re better than that.
I’m still hungover.