Two Ball Count

While I was doing things other than updating this website, I set aside a few, random items to someday go back and comment on. One of the first things I did was set aside this image (click it to enlarge and get a better view) from a 2008 White Sox game (courtesy of the Chicago Tribune).

First of all, you'll notice that it's old based on the fact Joe Crede is in a White Sox uniform.

Second of all, you'll notice he seems to have just hit the ball pretty well, as everyone seems to be looking out to deep left and the woman in the brown jacket in the first row of stands seems to already have begun the "girl cheer" (what happens when the ladies get excited - if you're confused, venture to your nearest shoe store).

Third of all, you'll notice Joe Mauer, catcher for the Minnesota Twins, really likes the feel of his crotch.

And that's when you'll stop noticing things because it's impossible to move past that point.

Now, I played the position of catcher for too many years. I still have popcorn knees, meaning when I get up from a squatting position it sounds like someone is popping popcorn. And I can't even imagine reacting to my crotch as quickly as Mauer is in this picture while catching (based on Crede's and the umpire's positioning) unless it was on fire. And I see neither flames nor smoke.

I supposed the whole "cup out of place" excuse could be given. I just can't get over the vice grip he's got on the whole man-area.

I really have no other point to speaking about this picture. I was just impressed, for lack of a better word, at Joe Mauer's quick junk palming.

Kudos, Joe.