Ripken? Naah. I have seen the future...

Subject: Ripken? Naah. I have seen the future...
From: Peter T.
Date: 11 Jul 01 - 10:08 AM

Cal Ripken this, Cal Ripken that. Hohum. Dedication, teamwork, modesty, hard playing, the old stuff -- where is it now? Seattle Suzuki!!! I have seen the future and it is Japanese, cool shades and all!! Or so the nine year olds I know say. I have seen the past and it is the Toronto Blue Jays (sob)....
yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: Ripken? Naah. I have seen the future...
From: Amos
Date: 11 Jul 01 - 11:18 AM

Cheer up, Peter. When you come back next lifetime, you can be a nine-year old and torture the old farts with your cooly superior infatuation with Sumo wrestling or laser-wars or whatever the next round calls for. These things balance out over the long run!!

Love,

A

Subject: RE: Ripken? Naah. I have seen the future...
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 11 Jul 01 - 11:53 AM

I AM THE FUTURE OF BASEBALL!!

That's what I used to think when I was thirteen, during Little League games.

I SUCK!

That's what I KNEW, at 15, after getting my brains beat out by the French kids in inner-city Montreal.

I HAVE FOUND THE LEAGUE FOR ME!

At 37, after discovering the Toronto Arts League slo-pitch group. Comedians, songwriters, playwrites, and other out of shape baseball fanatics. Kept me in fighting trim (well, under 225 lbs) for 13 years.

Rick

Subject: RE: Ripken? Naah. I have seen the future...
From: Peter T.
Date: 11 Jul 01 - 12:34 PM

The Future of Baseball: Senior Leagues! If it works for tennis and golf, why not for baseball? ("Well, Tim, it is amazing how much leverage Damaso can get with that walker to boost his rifle bounces from right field. And before that ball makes it into the infield, here is a word from our sponsor.....")
yours, Peter T.