Monthly Archives: May 2021

Memo to #JaysTwitter re. Alek Manoah’s debut

Some of you demanded for Alek Manoah to get called up. You got your wish.

If – and I hope it doesn’t happen – he gets rocked by the Yankees or struggles, PLEASE do not jump to conclusions. You wanted this, which means you accept the risk as much as the reward.

That is all. Enjoy the doubleheader.

ER

Returning to SkyDome: A Baseball Microstory

As she walked to the ballpark, her heart started to race. 

Nothing felt similar. She never had to wear a mask at a sporting event or be cognizant of her physical distance. This was the dreaded “new normal.” 

She just wanted to watch the Blue Jays with a cold beer and some popcorn; the way she used to.

Anxiety set in. 

What if it rains and they close the roof? All those germs – COVID or otherwise – floating around. 

She turned and ran.

The wind forced her tears to flow sideways. 

She was never going to watch a live game again.

ER