58.28 Bullpen Duo Take the Scenic Route

[Bob Breum]

The Montreal front office recently announced that they had struck a cash deal with Louisville to add two bullpen arms. Amid the flurry of deals in Louisville, someone got their signals crossed. In Louisville, Aelbehrt 'Wunderkind' Schlöndorff and Don Starr were given plane tickets to Phoenix. When no one met them at the airport, they called the Phoenix front office for directions, only to met with "Excuse me, who are you again???" They looked at each other in total confusion.

Next, they called Louisville. "What are you doing in Phoenix? You're supposed to be in Montreal!"

"Dude, are you sure? We were given tickets to Phoenix."

There was a long delay while they were put on hold. Finally, another voice came on the line. They recognized it as the club travel secretary. "I am so sorry, gentlemen. We sent you in the wrong direction. Check your email. We've got you booked on Air Canada to Montreal-Trudeau International. It leaves in three hours. I wish you the best of luck with the Blazers, and I apologize for the mix up."

It was 102 outside in Phoenix. Starr checked the weather in Montreal. "Do you suppose that they sell coats in the airport here?" he wondered out loud.

They ended up with matching hoodies ...

[RonCo]

Caleca nominee in the category of perfect story twist of a metaverse mix-up.

[Jwalk100]

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Thank god! It's hot as two cats fucking in a wool sock out here!