That roadtrip was a rough one on poor old me, but the sight of this last night at the Rogers Centre made me feel all better:
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Yes, I know it's not a great photograph. But it makes me feel good.
There is now a related poll question in the left nav area of Batters's Box.
For those of you who have forgotten, the Named For Hank challenges come from this January 14th thread.
They are:
Robert Dudek vs. Named For Hank
Shea Hillenbrand must post an OBP of .350 of better at the All-Star break in 250 PA or more.If he should do so, I (Robert) will purchase and wear a Shea Hillenbrand jersey for all second half games that I attend (as a paying customer).
If he should not do so, Named for Hank will purchase two bobbleheads for me: Vladimir Guerrero and Tim Raines Expos bobbleheads.
Mike "Pepper" Moffatt vs. Named For Hank
Mr. Mike Moffatt, I formally issue this challenge to you: should Mr. Shea Hillenbrand of the Toronto Blue Jays have a SLG of .550 or over at the All-Star break, you will purchase and wear a Hillenbrand jersey and wear it to any remaining games you attend this season.Moffatt's response: If you're wrong, you'll donate $20 to The London Food Bank.
Where we are today
As of June 14th, Shea Hillenbrand has an OBP of .372 in 266 PA and is slugging .452.For those keeping track, there are now 24 Blue Jays games remaining before the All-Star break. Shea is averaging 4.156 PA/game, so if he plays every game from here on out, he would get another 99 PA. To keep his OBP above .350 he would need to reach base 29 times (an OBP of .293).
Contest #1: It's not looking good for Robert at this point.
Contest #2: It's a safe bet the London Food Bank will get a little present.
Contest #2: It's a safe bet the London Food Bank will get a little present.
I think a future photo of the day needs to be a saddened Dudek in his new Hillenbrand jersey.
It's a safe bet the London Food Bank will get a little present
I'll say.
In order to hit the .550 SLG mark by the All-Star Break, Shea will need to come up with approximately 78 bases in the next 99 PA.
In other words, he'd have to match his current seasons 2B/3B marks AND come up with an additional 14HR's.
...not that I'd be complaining
And always remember bauxites:
Everytime Shea gets hit by a pitch, an angel gets its wings.
Shea deals excitement.... big time.
Everytime Shea gets hit by a pitch, an angel gets its wings.
Shea deals excitement.... big time.
I have to see if I still have that picture of the JumboTron where Brian Roberts is on the screen, right above an ad that reads "THE FRESHEST NAME IN NUTS".