Well, the end of baseball's regular season has come and gone. For the indiansandpirates, the end of the regular season this year meant the end of, well, baseball. Now, we are living through other teams' post-season excitement and watching good players that used to be on our teams play for "winners".
But, there were a few good moments for the indiansandpirates in 2009...
1. We added another stadium to our "visited" list! Minnesota Twins Metrodome - CHECK! However, this was also the last season for the Metrodome, as a new stadium is in the works for next year. Guess we'll have to go back! Our good excuse graduated, though...
2. At a Pirates game this fall, we saw the Prime Minister of Japan throw out the first pitch. Now, for a team that ended with a 62-99 record, a world leader throwing out the first pitch would seem tricky to pull off - BUT HE'S A GENUINE FAN. When they introduced him, he was stoic, probably willing himself (as Steph would have) to get the ball near home plate. But when they mentioned that he was a Pirates fan, he grinned and threw up two arms in enthusiasm. And then he three-hopped the ball toward an eager suit-wearing Japanese man at home plate.
3. Dollar Dog Night at PNC Park. Enough said.
4. The Pirates set a record this year for the most consecutive losing seasons by a professional sports franchise. Please understand; this incorporates every.major.sport in America. (Obviously, this is Mark's highlight; Steph wants to cry right now.)
5. Mark had the opportunity to taste the bitter fruit that Steph has become accustomed to; his blessed Indians had a 65-97 record this year. (This is Steph's highlight, but at least Mark can watch Cliffy Lee in the World Series, knowing that the Indians have made some applaudable contribution to the sports world.)
Perhaps our best highlight is that the season is mercifully over, and we can hope that after years of rebuilding, we'll see some shining light. For now, Mark's hoping the Phillies see the Angels in the World Series and that the Fighting Phils go all the way. And that we have better luck at fantasy football than at real-life baseball.
"Daddy, you're crushing them!"
But, there were a few good moments for the indiansandpirates in 2009...
1. We added another stadium to our "visited" list! Minnesota Twins Metrodome - CHECK! However, this was also the last season for the Metrodome, as a new stadium is in the works for next year. Guess we'll have to go back! Our good excuse graduated, though...
2. At a Pirates game this fall, we saw the Prime Minister of Japan throw out the first pitch. Now, for a team that ended with a 62-99 record, a world leader throwing out the first pitch would seem tricky to pull off - BUT HE'S A GENUINE FAN. When they introduced him, he was stoic, probably willing himself (as Steph would have) to get the ball near home plate. But when they mentioned that he was a Pirates fan, he grinned and threw up two arms in enthusiasm. And then he three-hopped the ball toward an eager suit-wearing Japanese man at home plate.
3. Dollar Dog Night at PNC Park. Enough said.
4. The Pirates set a record this year for the most consecutive losing seasons by a professional sports franchise. Please understand; this incorporates every.major.sport in America. (Obviously, this is Mark's highlight; Steph wants to cry right now.)
5. Mark had the opportunity to taste the bitter fruit that Steph has become accustomed to; his blessed Indians had a 65-97 record this year. (This is Steph's highlight, but at least Mark can watch Cliffy Lee in the World Series, knowing that the Indians have made some applaudable contribution to the sports world.)
Perhaps our best highlight is that the season is mercifully over, and we can hope that after years of rebuilding, we'll see some shining light. For now, Mark's hoping the Phillies see the Angels in the World Series and that the Fighting Phils go all the way. And that we have better luck at fantasy football than at real-life baseball.
"Daddy, you're crushing them!"
~Eli, reporting fantasy football scores to Mark
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