Cody Ross' new patron protector
Sure some are given St. Christopher medallions, by a well wishing person, to wear for protection. However the Marlins organization does everything slightly askew.
From Fish Bytes
Here's a bit of inside information, and do we mean inside. Cody Ross is wearing a round badge on his left rump, courtesy of a Peter Moylan pitch that struck him there last night. But here's the catch: the circular welt isn't the imprint left by the baseball, but an empty can of Skoal put in his back pocket just before the at bat. According to Ross, Hanley Ramirez handed him the empty can just before his seventh-inning at bat and told him to put it in his back pocket for good luck. The reason: Ramirez thought it would help cure Ross of his hitting slump. "You know how baseball is," Ross said. "You'll do anything to get going." Ross doesn't dip. But he's happy the can was in the right place at the right time. "It kind of pinched when the ball hit," Ross said. "When I got to first, I thought to myself, 'This doesn't hurt as much as it should.'" I'm guessing, and it is just a guess, this won't be featured on any of the tobacco free Florida commercials anytime soon. Another guess is that the same Skoal can will be part of Cody's uniform for some time to come.
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Nice job!
Well, his hitting slump is gone. He has hit two home runs in the last two games. And he saved us by hitting the home run in the 9th Inning to tie the game. I have to give props, to you Cody.
Dolphins. They think they're so cute. Oh, look at me, I'm a flippy little dolphin, let me flip for you.
by The Dolphins Are Coming on Apr 17, 2009 10:52 PM EDT reply actions
Please the Baseball Gods
Superstitious players are the best. But if you think they are bad, I think I may be a little worse while just watching the game. You never want to anger the baseball gods. Haha.
Album coming soon
by Han The Man And The Band on Apr 18, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions
I dont see how people can dip to begin with
it seems like a nasty habit to me, but hey the can worked,
"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"
-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic

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