Pulling the String

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In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, young Scout Finch learns how to see from Boo Radley's perspective by standing on his front porch. The Radley Porch is my venue to explore perspectives in literature as well as other areas of my life. So come on up the steps, curl up on my virtual porch swing, and relax!

Saturday, April 16, 2005

244 batters

That's how many batters Johan has faced without giving up a home run. (!!!) Last night he had a rough game, which included giving up 2 back-to-back homers. In spite of that, he battled through, striking out 10 and getting the win.

No one could be a greater fan of Mr. Santana than I, but I'm getting a wee bit tired of the media's overhype. Yes, he is phenomenal, but I'm sorry people, he is eventually going to lose! The hyperbole of MLB is a bit much:

Amazingly, Santana has already matched his win total from the first two months of 2004. These are the types of numbers that could dance in one's head a while. But Santana gave it little thought.
"Last year is last year. It's over with," said Santana.
All winter, writers wondered how Santana would top his 20-6 2004 season. He suggested 21-6 or 20-5. But at the rate he's on now, how would 34-0 sound? "Well, 35 man," Santana said.

I love Santana's cool - how are you going to top it? Oh, maybe 20-5. :)


posted by Melodee | 8:58 AM

1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

like tumbler and tipsy days hopefully we will remain in high spirits. well, good day

5:07 PM  

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