So, pretty much, we're just waiting on Roy O.

[ayrdaomei]

+ This article on the outlook for the Marlins this year is so depressing! Could the Marlins be one of the worst teams in modern baseball history? Professional handicapper Andy Iskoe certainly thinks so. “They may not win 50 games,” he says. “They are going to be a horrible team this year.” Aww. **roots for them** Heh, finally. A team I can't really jinx.

+ So managers are dropping out of the WBC now? o.O

+ I was all "whine, whine, whine, stop taking pics of Pettitte!" And the AP was like "Okay." **proceed to take 300 pics of Bagwell** Bastards. Speaking of, he's lost weight too, yeah?

+ What nationality is reflected in this alphabetic soup?

"Polish," Mientkiewicz said. "And I'm a little upset that this World Baseball Classic doesn't have a Polish team."

By any name, these new Royals are counted upon to seal up the right side of the infield.

"For at least six months," Mientkiewicz said. -- Grud, Mientkiewicz spell defense in KC. LOL. Stop making me laugh, Douglas.

+ Hello, Stranger. Can't decide if I'm kinda rooting for Scotty to make the team or what. I do kinda miss the old "Scott Erickson was on the mound last night.... He also pitched" cracks. Cause I'm 12.


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Bri: [Bad username or site: phantom_hpuff / @ livejournal.com] slid this my way, having grabbed it from [Bad username or site: avaio / @ livejournal.com], if I remember correctly. It's not much, but hey. Perhaps it's best to start small and work up to that first shot of him with the white script across his chest ^_~

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I read an article that said Mikey was gonna be Cabrera's protection in the line-up. LOL, oh man. And aww, he's changed his number. 17, instead of 27.

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David and Cliff-Dawg have a laugh.

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SHAVE, BARRY.

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I'm such a fan of all the scenic shots we're getting out of AZ.

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The Mets portraits aren't as cool as the Braves portraits. But awww, Jose! (click for full-size image)

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And David! What a dork. (click for full-size image)

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Um, okay?

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The only Royals fan in the world. You'd think they'd let the kid come sit on the grass and watch, yo. (click for full-size image)

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Members of the South African national team watch the A's work out.

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I had no idea Huddy had a son. **laughs** Wonder where that tattoo went?



Um, in the words of Ariel - What do you suppose....?

**yawns** Journal symposium today. I just wanna sleep, ma!

Comments

[caruso.livejournal.com]

where'd you find those photo day pictures? i've yet to see any of the tigers :P

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

They haven't been released yet; just keep an eye on the Yahoo Gallery, that's where the Braves, Phillies, Yanks and Mets have shown up so far.

[caruso.livejournal.com]

okay, thanks!

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

Oh, and Getty, 'cause Yahoo's crediting them as Getty images and I know I saw some Cubs on Getty who weren't in the Yahoo Gallery. :-P

[jaredsexual.livejournal.com]

*headdesk*

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

:-/ Yeah, it's pretty harsh. And it is a tough division. But you never know, man.

[jaredsexual.livejournal.com]

exactly.

I keep thinking of all the people who thought Loria was nuts when we signed Pudge in 2003. Look what happened. :\

Though, I think Joe Girardi is being a little....optimistic. "We're here to win a world series." Dude, that's like...jinxing it. Even moreso. :\

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm not sure what to think of Girardi's statements - because yes, on the one hand, no one is giving these guys a shot to do anything this year, so he wants to set some expectations and not have the guys get too down, I get it. But at the same time, you can be realistic about the situation. To say that team was to put together to win a world series is downright ridiculous. He could just say they're all major league ballplayers and they're gonna go out there and show the league what they can do and if people want to underestimate them, it's at their own risk, you know?

[jaredsexual.livejournal.com]

*nod nod*

maybe the yankee credo is just too ingrained. :P

[rickenbacker.livejournal.com]

omg. I mean, omg. he's in royalblue. had trouble fighting the urge to run to kansascity. thank god they're not actually *in* kansas city right now, 'cos i don't have a history of strong willpower.

just when i'd convinced myself it's a good thing i have to work the day single-game cards tickets go on sale ... turns out kc is selling theirs the next saturday. which i have off.

must.remind.myself.im.broke. and goingtocollege. meh.

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

thank god they're not actually *in* kansas city right now, 'cos i don't have a history of strong willpower.

lol, well don't let a thing like earth logic stop you :-P

must.remind.myself.im.broke. and goingtocollege.

Maybe you should chop up those credit cards right now, and then wait a week to call in for replacements :-P

[avaio.livejournal.com]

it's a shame they don't go ST in kc, cause, i'd be right with you making a run for kauffman.

[rickenbacker.livejournal.com]

oh yeah, loved the cactus shot. and it looks like if Z has to field his position they're in trouble.

but mostly - omg. grudzieinblue.

well, at least it'll bring out his eyes.

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

and it looks like if Z has to field his position they're in trouble.

**laughs** He's getting used to his SENSATIONAL new body, Bri. Cut the guy some slack!

well, at least it'll bring out his eyes.

Way to look on the bright side, pumpkin.

[rickenbacker.livejournal.com]

He's getting used to his SENSATIONAL new body, Bri.

::cracks up:: Oh, that's right. The babe's just learning to move in his new improved leaner & stronger build. Awww.

(think Richie will want his crumbly bits now?)

Way to look on the bright side, pumpkin.

You know me, always the Pollyanna. :P

[kmousie.livejournal.com]

Aww. **roots for them** Heh, finally. A team I can't really jinx.

Except for the first series of the season, right? And if you do root for them then, please do it quietly. ;-)

I'm such a fan of all the scenic shots we're getting out of AZ.

Yeah, they're pretty awesome. Make me nostalgic for when my family used to go watch the Rockies in Tucson (my grandparents used to winter there). Didn't have any singing ball players, though!

**yawns** Journal symposium today. I just wanna sleep, ma!

*laughs* Yeah, journal symposia are not the most stimulating of events!

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

Except for the first series of the season, right?

Aww, I don't know :-P Maybe I'll be Switzerland.

[kmousie.livejournal.com]

Aww, I don't know :-P Maybe I'll be Switzerland.

Do what you want, but Roy would be sad if you were rooting against him. ;-) At least John will be rooting for the Astros, and he lived in Miami for five years. (Part of that is because he knows booksandbasebal and I would hurt him otherwise!)

[avaio.livejournal.com]

I got that picture from baseball_angel, by the way. But *squeeeee*

And I would cheer for a polish team. Just 'cause.

[ayrdaomei.livejournal.com]

Except AJ Polish might be on it! And there's no cheering for AJ Polish :-P

[avaio.livejournal.com]

But, but, but, I like my men sleazy!

[poisonavery.livejournal.com]

♥!
David! Jose! Mikey the J!

Stop making me laugh, Douglas.

Ladies can't resist the Pole Patrol! =D