Game's not over yet. Rain delay. I've actually never minded rain delays believe it or not. They give me a chance to reflect and relate to the game I've been watching. Oh I'm sure the Players aren't fond of them. Warmed up, on a roll, the adrenaline is going and then well hello Mother Nature like a wet blanket. But here's what I've been seeing today: Kershaw is showing off some good stuff. With the obvious stated, now to discuss Puig and Gordon not in the line up today. With that, we've had a chance to take a look at what Miguel Rojas and Jamie Romak can do as they started today. Both were looking for their first major league hits, and they both found them- one right after the other. Romak hit two runs in with a double (nicely done), followed by Rojas who then drove Romak in (again nicely done). Always nice to see Players succeed, but especially freshly called up Players. Romak has been playing in the minors for over a decade and finally got "the call" almost two weeks ago Can you imagine the feeling? All that time, just working hard, doing your best, finally the phone rings... and you're you're told to go ahead and pack. You're heading up. Now's your chance. What an amazing feeling that must have been! Yes, yes, if you figured that I got teary eyed when I heard Jamie's story you guessed right. All. That. Time. Paying his dues in the minors. The fact that he finally has a chance to play - let alone start today- just gives me chills.
Back to the rain delay for a moment: Girl Talk: like I said, it's a chance to reflect. How many times do we actually get that kind of chance in our daily lives. At work, in our relationships, on a date. Or how often - if we get the chance- do we take advantage if the opportunity to take a step back and do so? Can you imagine how many bad dates would end prematurely (and mercifully) if we could just take a moment to step back and say quietly, "Dear self, how can make this date go better- or go away?" Oh if only it were socially acceptable to do so (step back and talk to one's self I mean). And then to walk away from a stupid situation if indeed we DID take a moment to reflect and admit, yeah, this date is not going well. OR.... OR here's the other side of the coin: if the date is going really well, how many of us allow ourselves the privilege to truly reflect and relish the moment? How many times do we go out on a date that is going really well (I know I can end the sentence right there and single Girls everywhere would understand)- but how many times do we get the chance to truly acknowledge the wonderful time we are having? You know, when the chemistry is clicking and neither of you wants to call it a night? Do we give ourselves the chance to step aside mentally and tell ourselves- "Yeah, this is working. The butterflies are here and I don't want them to leave." That's the zsa zsa zsu. When the butterflies haven't visited for a while. Next time you're ahead in the game, take a moment. Breathe it in. Let him see what he's doing is working too. If you're on the same team, you're probably rooting for each other to win anyway. Doesn't hurt to throw a few signals every now and then that say, "Yeah, that last pitch worked. Go ahead. throw me another. That curve ball of yours so far is the best I've seen."
UPDATE: Final Score: Dodgers 6, Rockies 1. Game called early due to rain. Nice to see the Umps were able to reflect a little, too.
NICELY DONE!!
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