Next week, we'll begin the final voting for BULLPEN IDOL. Before the competition begins, Team Batgirl would like to give the voters a chance to make their cases for the finalists.
Does Joe Nathan make your heart go a-flutter? Does Juan Rincon cause your toes tingle? Who do YOU think should be the BULLPEN IDOL? Plead for your cause to Batgirl and all her readership, and she shall post some of the most passionate.
Posted by Batgirl at July 6, 2004 10:30 PMCould anyone explain to me why Juan Rincon is called Boo Berry? Thanks!
Posted by: Gina at July 7, 2004 12:16 AMHi Gina -- Check out the BatArchives for May 12th. Separated at Birth.
Posted by: Hart at July 7, 2004 01:55 AMDear Gina,
Or scroll down to the 4th of July Where's Juan and click on the word "decoy."
Sincerely,
Batgirl
If we look at save statistics, Nathan may not seem any better than Eddie. You have to look beyond the numbers. My ninth inning anxiety has been lowered tremendously since Nathan took te job. He's been steady and reliable. He combines the mental ability to close games with the talent to throw 1-2-3 innings. Vote Joe Nathan for BULLPEN IDOL.
Posted by: Florida at July 7, 2004 09:35 AMNo one can deny the awesomeness that is Joe Cool Nathan. But who can resist the adorable affability of the boy named Boo?
Knock, knock!
Who's there?
Boo!
Boo who?
"Oh, just me, it's really Juan, I don't know why they call me Boo. Hey nice to meet you, have you met the rest of my team, really they're great guys, now can you please swing at this? And this one? And this? Oh, it was nice meeting you, but you know, just doing my job, have a nice day!"
I've pitched my little heart out all season, but I guess I wasn't good enough to be an All-Star. Joe is an All-Star. :*( Life is not fair. If I could only be Bullpen Idol, I may be able to keep my chin up. But right now, I wish I could just fly away. :*( Please help me.
Posted by: Boo at July 7, 2004 09:57 AMWhy Little Juan of course!
1- I've never seen an apparition - pitch so well -he's got some mighty righteous stuff!
2- He's on my 6 foot and under All-Star team - those little guys can really pack a punch
3 - He's just adorable - and he can fit into one of my purses
4 - He's Venezuelan and I'm part Argentinian -
it's the South American thing ;)
5 - Plus he got the All-Star snub - he should be there
GO Juan GO!!
Posted by: Wonder Woman at July 7, 2004 10:08 AMIf you added all the closers in baseball, yes even Greg Gagne's little brother with the Dodgers,it would still be Joe.Juan is an honorable man, and should swell with pride at his second place finish.
Posted by: al at July 7, 2004 06:57 PMTo the tune of "Wonderful Tonight" I humbly submit, my nominating song for Joe Nathan (with honorable mention in the lyrics for "Boo" Rincon).
After all, this is "Bullpen Idol". ;-)
It's late in the game now...
There's only a one run lead...
He calls to the bullpen...
He says "You know who we need"...
Then Rick Stelmaszek...
Leans out to his right...
He says "Joe Nathan,"...
"You must save this game tonight"...
As Joe starts to warm up...
Boo Rincon's on the mound...
He's facing the Bitch Sox...
And he mows them all down...
Back in the bullpen...
Smiling with delight...
Boo says to Nathan...
"You must save this game tonight..."
"I will go out there, and do my best, to win it for our team.
For I feel that...these Twins fans...deserve it so much more than fans in San Francisco..."
The end of the the ninth now...
And Joe's on the mound once more...
He gives up a walk, then...
The next three are done for...
And all the Twins fans...
Cheer with all their might...
They shout...
"Joe Nathan you were wonderful tonight...
Yes Joe Nathan, you were wonderful tonight..."
How do you compete with a brilliant Eric Clapton reference? Joe Nathan it is, even all the way over here in Switzerland.
Posted by: anita at July 8, 2004 02:15 AM