Close to Home by John McPherson for March 30, 2019

Should have labeled one of the shirts “Barr”.

Standing to the left of anyone, not advised!

Ah yes, they all know how to play baseball by now. Spring training is to perfect their social skills. I get it now.

They could turn out to be the spittin’ image of their coach by the end of Spring training.

Woman talking to pitcher: “Why do you scratch your privates on the mound ?”

Pitcher: “Because that’s where it itches”

Whole new meaning to “Play Ball!”

Hey. They retired 42 from baseball.

Last year I watched one inning of baseball and counted 23 spitting incidents. Not what I expectorated

That’s all blasé. Try doing snot rockets. That’s the new baseball trend.

I think I’m going to be a little sick now. Excuse me.

I knew it!

Rookies….

At least they’re not practicing taking a knee!

You mean adjust your cup.

Cut to the manager standing in the dug out; playing pocket pool.

Hey John. What has happened to your “hiding bug”? Have not seen it in a couple of series. Always looked for it.

Bleeb, I am so GLAD you are not seeing this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Orioles?

Could be the minors.

and don’t forget, kicking dirt back and forth, adjusting their hat or helmet, fixing their batting gloves, over and over, and over………….and over. Wake me up, (insert music) for a ball game..