Baseball Metaphor Fan Prints

"You don't want to choke up in this situation. I prefer to simply open my stance..."

"Staff support"

'Look around, son. See if there's one you like. But remember: These are abandoned players, unwanted by their teams - so they might come with some psychological baggage.'

"Who plays ball with the Dalai Lama?" "That's right." "What's right?" "Who plays ball with the Dalai Lama." "Why are you asking me?"

'I shoulda told you guys. . . Marmaduke makes up his own rules as we go along.'

Baseball pitch with a sign saying 'No Left Turn.'

"You're a great team player - so we're trading you."

Sheltering in place.

'You can all relax and resume your game. The unattended bag discovered on the infield turned out to be the second base.'

"Slugger goes yard!!!"

'Anyone else want to get up and leave before the game is over?'

"Got him up at the stadium, Chief. It was Yankee Duck Day."

"Oh, how I wish the season would start!"

I can just feel it. I know they're talking about me.

Roy, if you can hear me, the Mets are twenty games over .500 and they have a good shot at clinching the N. L. East."

Monster Baseball

This is great, Ernie, there's a pennant race and the ballpark is packed every day! The food selection here is unmatched anywhere! Today I've already had nachos, a bit of hot dog and some ice cream! Coming here always makes me queasy! Oh, the foods too much for you? No, I just get nervous in a place where the term "sacrifice fly" is used!

'Dad says I can't come out tonight. It's some sort of infield fly rule.'

'Watch out, Dewey! Cow pie!'

'He's not a skilled pitcher. In fact, he throws like a nerd...'

"Either accept the pay reduction or you get sent down to the minors."

"Destroyers"

Please Do Not Throw Cups of Beer At The Players... It's A Waste of Beer.'

"Slide, Howie!!! Slide!"

'Is that the look of love or the look of hearing a home run on your bluetooth?'

"As your attorney, I must strongly advise you against bringing the high heat."

'Time out! He needs a hug!!'

'The nurse wanted you to pee in THIS type of cup.'

'I am beginning my windup now. ... Drum roll, please.'

For Joe Ninth, 2 out, bases loaded, finally innings, scores tied, this was his moment.

Sign Him.

'Me? Argue? ...No, sir! That was an excellent call.'

"Yin and Yankee fan"

"And for a left-handed designated hitter and a player to be named later, Mr. Steinbrenner would gladly fly Elián home."

'Here comes my homey...'