As you can see, we are in the early process of teaching Baby Dash to throw a change-up lefthanded. So far, it is going extremely well and we expect him to master the pitch sometime in 2027.
Dash is doing wonderfully. He is putting on more weight than Dennys Sampler Reyes, and is right where he should be for a baby of his gestational age (if he had been born when he was supposed to be). He has a few lingering prematurity issues, but nothing that isn't expected to go away. And he is a superstar--very patient with us as we bumble around trying to figure out this parenthood thing. And he lets his mom listen to the Twins on the XM most nights.
A big BatThankYou to everyone who gave to Batgirl's WalkAmerica drive. Batgirl was sitting in a pharmacy one day and saw a commercial that began talking about the number of babies born prematurely every year and the risks involved, and she began to weep harder than during last year's postseason. The commercial was for March of Dimes and their efforts to help premature babies, and she vowed then to participate in WalkAmerica. Thanks in large part to Batlings, she has raised almost $4000 for Saturday's walk. An extra-huge thank you to JimCrikket for his extremely generous matching grant challenge.
Posted by Batgirl at April 19, 2007 11:29 PMNow THAT's a good lookin guy!
Glad to see he's doing so well and congrats on reaching your WalkAmerica goal. I had no doubt that the Batling community would rise to the challenge.
Posted by: JimCrikket at April 19, 2007 11:57 PMAw, BabyDash is adorable.
But he needs a Twins jersey to go with his changeup!
Posted by: S.B. at April 20, 2007 12:03 AMI had my son 7 1/2 weeks early in Jan. I know you feel. I am so proud of the work you did with your walk. You have a great looking son. AJ, mine, is doing fine, I have a new hope and outlook on life.
I don't want to rain on your own private and personal Metrodome, but it seems as if Dash is righty. It looks as if he is practicing throwing a shuto or a screwball, and it looks as if he prefers to catch with his left hand, if this picture is any indicator. Even if this is the case, we are going to need to replace Carlos Silva by 2027 (I imagine), so I think if he is a righty, he should fit in just fine. I think the new stadium will be opening that year, so that's another big plus.
Posted by: Skippy Tastes Better than Jiff at April 20, 2007 12:48 AMDear Batgirl
Left handed you say ? Would you mind if he was drafted by the Yankees in 2025 ?
p.e.m.
Posted by: public enemy mike at April 20, 2007 01:48 AMHa! Funny, Batgirl.
Thanks, everyone!
Much as I support the notion of left-handed changeup artists, BG, we all know the statistics. It's creating false hope to believe that all our children will be above average, that we can simply create future superstars by wishing so.
Simply put, the kid needs a back-up plan in case the left-handed changeup thing doesn't work out.
Might I suggest left-hitting catcher? ;-)
Posted by: tgd at April 20, 2007 07:30 AMThanks for the Baby Dash update, BG. I think he'll be better looking than Chairman Mauer and have an arm equal to Cy-tana. Better start hiding him from the Yankees' scouts!
Posted by: TwinsFanatic at April 20, 2007 08:00 AM"she began to weep harder than during last year's postseason" -- even when you're serious, you're hilarious. Thanks for brightening all our days with your wit, and all the best to baby Dash, even if he grows up to be an accountant, or something.
Posted by: Dee at April 20, 2007 08:34 AMI won't say anything to anyone, but that ball looks doctored...
Posted by: TD at April 20, 2007 09:19 AMBaby Dash is one cute looking baby. Makes me nostalgic for when my future first baseman was that age (He's now 2 years old. Time with kids goes SO VERY fast!!!
I listened to the Twins last night and shed a quiet tear for Herb C. It was his kind of game.
Posted by: Joe B at April 20, 2007 09:36 AMCongrats on the all the money you raised for a worthy cause.
Baby Dash is the cutest. Well on his way to a Cy Young, for sure.
Posted by: Cathy at April 20, 2007 10:04 AMMan, the kid already has his game face on! He's ready to go!
Posted by: Bring Back Reboulet at April 20, 2007 10:09 AMBeeg, what the Yankees fans call the 'draft', the rest of the league calls 'free agency'.
Posted by: Will at April 20, 2007 11:40 AMVery nice picture, BG!!
(and very nice rip on the Yankees too! I would love to be an announcer at a Yankees game one time just so I could say, "Theaeaea Yaaaaankees LOSE!!!)
I'm sure the Twins could find a place in their rotation for a uber-talented lefty in their rotation in 20 years!
Posted by: Hrbekfan at April 20, 2007 12:58 PMSo glad to hear Dash is bulking up, and naturally too (I hope ;-).
Nice Yankees rip too BG.
thanks for the update! He's adorable.
Posted by: Linda at April 20, 2007 05:47 PMWalking them around in the 8th what the *&*#@# ^&#.
Posted by: twin-X at April 20, 2007 10:07 PMSee that expression on BabyDash's face? That's how I feel right now.
Posted by: TwinsPrincess at April 20, 2007 10:29 PMOMG...how can you NOT be blowing raspberries on that belly ALL. DAY. LONG.???
Posted by: BAT bandwagoner at April 20, 2007 10:40 PMFunny, my boy, Wrigley (named after the field, not the gum) had the same rattle when he was born three years ago.
He's now pitching every fifth day in Beloit for the Snappers.
Here's to hoping!
BP
Posted by: Bloody P at April 21, 2007 08:39 PM