To: JustIncredible
From: RD
Re: No. 30
I knew you were saving your 100th RBI for a meaningful and dramatic time, and that so explains the earlier at-bats. That home run was one of the most incredible moments of my baseball watching years, and anyone who didn't lose it with some love is lacking this, that or many other things. Totally, totally cool. And I love that the ball was retrieved and is going to your Dad. Make sure that Joe Vavra gets a knock-off, though!
To: Luis Castillo
From: RD
Re: Man love
The most noticeable part of the scene after Morneau's home run was your wraparound hug from behind on El Presidente. Sometimes you seem a little bit stoic and detached on the field and in the dugout. But anyone who knows what's up knows that you're playing through some leg problems that you're doing your best to minimize. Four hits and three steals in a pretty good job of minimizing. Keep showing the love.
To: Michael Cuddyer
From: RD
Re: Your face
The look on your face after JustIncredible's home run was pricless. You didn't hafta say a word to be saying thank you, thank you, thank you. When the history of the season is written and recited, no one will remember that strikeout just before No. 30. Don't let down, dude. Tell Little Nicky Punto that no one will remember his three strikeouts either.
To: Gardy
From: RD
Re: Your moves
You've made Dennys Reyes feel every bit as studly as the more established relievers, and you got payback tonight when he took down Granderson for the 3rd out in the bottom of the 8th. I'm thinking you wouldn't have done that with Romero last year, right? It makes me all the more proud that you did this on the first anniversary of the night -- Aug. 9, 2005 -- when RD 'n' Sweet-n-Sassy bought you a drink in Seattle, and you sent drinks back to our table. Thanks, bubba. We promise not to give you crap for driving that Hummer.
To: Joe Torre
From: RD
Re: The Yankees
Dude, just get those games locked up, OK? It's 7-0 when Project Runway starts, 7-2 during the first commercial, 7-3 at the end of the show and 7-6 when I'm driving home. May your bullpen be that shaky when the Twins come to town next month.
To: El Presidente
From: RD
Re: Your work
Seven innings, four hits, two walks, 10 bitches-sat-down. One messed-up changeup doesn't change that you stepped up in the way that Bradke did Tuesday night and the way that we expect the Jackal to against Toronto. Fine work.
To: Batlings
From: RD
Re: The home run
If you want to hear Gordo's call or see the FSN video, go here.
To: Matt Garza
From: RD
Re: Your arrival
Pretty friggin' cool, huh?
To: Everyone who reads this
From: RD
Re: Miracle Treat Day
Folks, you've read it a couple of times on Batgirl, but Thursday is THE day for you to hit the local Dairy Queen and buy a Blizzard Flavored Treat. Part of every purchase goes to the Children's Miracle Network, which does wonderful things for sick and injured kids. Added karma to all Batlings who include their favorite Blizzard flavor with their post. RD is a Key Lime Pie guy, by the way. Happy Miracle Treat Day, which sounds more than a little bit like what happened in the eighth inning, huh?