Games 1 and 2 (for real) - Seen This Before

So, games 1 & 2 had a familiar feel...unfortunately not a good one. The performances reminded of Rambone Years 1 & 2 (and last fall, which we all denied ever happened)...not enough offense, defense that wasn't horrible but not spectacular, an opponent who seemed to be able to drop hits exactly where we weren't, baserunning mistakes, etc.

I could be that guy that says, "NO EXCUSES, WE JUST WEREN'T GOOD ENOUGH DAMMIT." But, this is 2008 and I'm blogging, so excuses are what it's all about. Here's a few off the top of my head:

1. Post-Title Hangover

Yeah, it may be tough to get motivated this season.

2. Rust

Some of us have been playing, most of us not. Mother Nature wreaked havoc on our preseason practice schedule...I know in the infield, all of us were taking our first ground balls of the season. And it showed.

3. Injury

DJ's got a bum knee that limits him to swinging a bat and pitching, and little else. JPo took a hard shot off the upper leg that bruised and swelled immediately. Somebody had to pull something.

4. Butts Forgot the Trophy

Dumbass.

So, losing 16-5 and 12-2 wasn't very fun. Hangin' out with yer chums and gettin' back on the ol' ball diamond was. The results weren't what we wanted, but it was good to get back out there. Spittin' seeds, smokin' smokes, and grabbin' ass.

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