2053.08: Yellow Springs Nine Press Release: Grant "Honored" to kick off 40th/80th Celebrations
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2053.08: Yellow Springs Nine Press Release: Grant "Honored" to kick off 40th/80th Celebrations
April 1st, 2053
Omaha, Nebraska – During the pre-game ceremonies in Omaha, shortly before the visiting team was announced, the public address system alerted the fans in attendance that in an unusual move, the Cyclones were giving some time to the Yellow Springs Nine to kick off the Heartland Division rivals' 40th/80th anniversary celebrations.
"We would like to direct your attention to the field, where Yellow Springs Nine owner Bo Jordan and General Manager Ron Coll-I mean, Rob McMonigal, have a special announcement."
Fans immediately booed, and the pair waited patiently to take the mike and speak.
"Thank you for that warm welcome," said Jordan. "We would like to show our appreciation on this most important of days, April First, that the Cyclones organization allowed us to kick off our celebration of the Yellow Springs Nine's 40th year of operation in our fair city and 80th year of being a part of the Brewster."
"We, like many teams this year," added McMonigal, "will be doing tributes all season long. But this one couldn't wait for the home fans. Please bring out Eric Grant."
The announcer called for Grant, and his walk on music played, along with some highlights of his 2052 rookie campaign. Grant walked over to his bosses, smiling, but a little unsure of what was going on.
Suddenly, the big screen at the stadium changed from its usual display for a visiting player to a cartoonish version of Grant, walking towards Utopia Field. With his cell phone. Paying no attention to anything. As an outlandishly large tree loomed, inexplicably in the team's parking lot.
WHAM!
The cartoon sound effect echoed everywhere.
Grant doubled over laughing, as did all the players for both sides, now out of the dugouts. The crowd of 59,750 fans, now fully into it, erupted into cheers, thrusting their cell phones in the air in salute.
"Bring it out, Gilberto!" yelled Jordan.
The Nine's manager walked out to the mound area, carrying a fake tree, decked out with a plaque, just for Grant.
"Congratulations," said McMonigal, "on winning the first-ever (to our knowledge at least!) "Brewster Injury of the Year Award!"
"Any words for us," asked Jordan.
"Yes," said Grant, grabbing the mike from him. "I'm glad I bought the product replacement plan."
After another round of laughter and cheers, the Nine's leadership group, along with Grant and his award, left the mound and the typical pre-game ceremonies resumed.
While the jokes were supplied by the Nine, the Cyclones got the last laugh, winning 4 to 3. Grant went 1 for 3, doubling, scoring and knocking in a run in the game.
The Yellow Springs Nine wishes to thank the Omaha Cyclones for their cooperation in this prank.
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Re: 2053.08: Yellow Springs Nine Press Release: Grant "Honored" to kick off 40th/80th Celebrations
Nice!
Rumors are Smiley will get one of these next year:
The New Golden Wheelchair Award
Rumors are Smiley will get one of these next year:
The New Golden Wheelchair Award
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Re: 2053.08: Yellow Springs Nine Press Release: Grant "Honored" to kick off 40th/80th Celebrations
It would be fun if this became a new tradition - and cap tip to getting the idea from that media guide article!
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Re: 2053.08: Yellow Springs Nine Press Release: Grant "Honored" to kick off 40th/80th Celebrations
I love awards season
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Re: 2053.08: Yellow Springs Nine Press Release: Grant "Honored" to kick off 40th/80th Celebrations
Who needs an MVP award! Smiley is the front runner this year’s award
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