Way back in middle school my buddies and I went to our first male/female school dance. Sporting a freshly ironed shirt (courtesy of mom) my friends and I piled into my mom’s minivan and away we went. Anxiety was in the air, curiosity was on the mind, and uncertainty was the theme of the night. Before entering the dance we huddled up outside and discussed which girls we might pursue. After a quick check in the bathroom mirror we strutted into the room. And what before our little eyes did appear?
Nothing.
No one was dancing.
There stood the boys on one side of the room, and the girls on the other. Each side was eyeing nervously but doing nothing about it. Occassionally a boy would wander over to the girls side, point a finger back at his male companion, plead for a few moments, and then scurry back. This went on for a solid hour.
Eventually the principal grabbed the microphone and proclaimed that unless we started doing something the school dance would be cancelled. Slowly and cautiously, one couple began to dance. Then another. Then another. Before long everyone was in the mix and courting each other on the dance floor.
Sometimes, all it takes is one “Brave” couple to kickstart the dance.
While the start of the off-season was slow to get going, the recent signing of Rafael Furcal should speed things up in Dodgertown. Still missing an outfielder (hoping for Manny) and a starting pitcher (hoping for the longshot in Lowe) the Dodgers have broken the ice and can begin to dance with other players in attempts to fill up their little black book
Bringing back Ramirez and Lowe would enable the Dodgers to march out the exact same starting lineup in 2009 that was used to dismantle the Cubs in last season’s NLDS. Who wouldn’t be happy with that?
The bullpen needs help, and a decent backup catcher would be nice too. However, if enough research is done and enough players are courted then the Dodgers should find themselves dancing the night away in 2009. Lets hope Ned’s mom has a nice shirt ironed for him.
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--Lets hope Ned’s mom has a nice shirt ironed for him.--
Ned's mom has been ironing his coffee-stained moustache for years.
Ned apparently doesn't drink coffee, per his comments on the Petros & Money Show 12/17. On a more important topic, he also stated that Joe wanted him to sure up his infield as a #1 priority (this with a Furcal deal imminent).
Now it's time for him to take aim at Manny, the rotation, and the bullpen.
Petros and Money is the best radio show in LA. I love those guys.
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