Spinsterblog

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My baseball jinx is well documented. So when I was at spring training and I was THISCLOSE to Kevin Youkilis, I didn’t do anything. I didn’t have him sign my ticket or my hat, even though he was right there and signing for everyone. Because, you see, I figured that it would all start out so innocently–I’d get a signed ticket and then I’d frame it and hang it on my wall. Everything would be okay for about ten minutes, and then my magical jinxing skills would kick in, even though I’ve said twelve MILLION times that he is NOT my favorite. The next thing you know, Kevin Youkilis would have some sort of broken leg or have been traded to the Kansas City Royals and I did NOT want that guilt on my conscience.

So I stood back a couple feet and didn’t do anything besides take pictures. I sure hope Red Sox Nation appreciates the great sacrifice I made for them, dammit!

Also, I feel it bears repeating that Julio Lugo is my new favorite player. I love his shoddy defense!!1!!1!

“David Wells returned from an African safari hoping to bag a bigger prize: a World Series ring with San Diego.” I feel like this should be the first line of a joke: David Wells went on an African safari, and…

Yeah, I know I haven’t posted in months and months. Sara nagged me just the other day. And I don’t really have much to say right now, other than to mention my seething anger that the Red Sox gave up on Alex Gonzalez and signed Julio Lugo. Hey, Theo? When we lose yet another game because Lugo’s such a crappy shortstop, don’t come crying to me. Also, clearly Lugo has been chosen as my new Favorite Player (to jinx).

Tomorrow I leave for Florida, where there will be sunshine, happiness, and spring training. When I return I will be sure to actually log in and post some pictures and regale you with stories.