Spring Fever Grips Hub!

A series of emails between coworkers.

David: It's never too early.

Kristen: I know! I'm stoked! And those pictures of Lester are great for several reasons.

D: Aside from the fact that he's healthy, which is just fantastic news, I'm just remembering now this weird bit of conversation from this time last year that went something like:

"We've got an awful lot of pitchers."
"Think they'll trade away someone?"
"They should. We'll be fine."

Lesson learned. Lesson definitely, absolutely learned.

K: Let’s hope Mr. Epstein has learned this lesson as well. I will not hesitate to call him and give him what for.

D: Seriously. But don't worry. I think Terry Francona would punch him in the stomach if he tried to trade a starter or potential starter.

K: And Tito routinely coughs up blood. That’s not someone you want to mess with.

D: Typical movie fight sequence:
"This one's for all those press conferences I had to sit through, answering the same goddamn questions!"
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"This one's for having to talk to Wily Mo every day about why he can't get enough at-bats!"
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"This one's for having to read about Arroyo's success in the NL!"
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"This one's for having to read about the NL rookie of the year!"
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"This one's for Jason Johnson!"
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"This one's for Jason Johnson!"
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"This one's for Jason Johnson!"
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"This one's for Jason Johnson!"
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"This one's for Jason Johnson!"
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"This one's for Jason Johnson!"

K: While Manny just sits there, munching popcorn and playing with his Tonka trucks.

D: Eventually leaning over to whisper, giggling, "Who's the angry bald guy?"

K: “I bet he need some applesauce.”

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A series of emails between Annette and myself:

Me: You are not at the truck? I thought you would be there.

Annette: No, not at the truck. I've never actually understood the point of going and watching the truck leave. It's just a truck. Filled with equipment and sunflower seeds. Now, if like the players were there or there was a raffle for Opening Day tickets or some shit, I'd TOTALLY be there.

Me: Jason Varitek, hitchin' a ride on the truck. Hee.

Annette: Exactly. That would be awesome and worth standing in the cold for. A bunch of boxes, not so much.

Me: I'll bet Tek has considered that. Since it'd be economical and all.

Annette: He would do it if he lived in MA. But they winter in Georgia, so he just walks to spring training. Helps get those legs in shape.

Me: With 10 gallon buckets of sunflower seeds in each hand.

Annette: He does squats at stop signs.

Me: Obviously.