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?"

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

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

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

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

Sheltering in place.

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

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

Monster Baseball

"Slugger goes yard!!!"

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

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."

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

"Destroyers"

"Slide, Howie!!! Slide!"

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

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

'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."

'Watch out, Dewey! Cow pie!'

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

'Time out! He needs a hug!!'

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

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

'Talk to my lawyer.'

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

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