Friday, July 13, 2007

Julio Franco 1864-2007

It is the end of an era, as Julio Franco has been designated for assignment by the New York Mets. I can't believe, that in this day and age, there is no place for a 143 year old man who can still hit .200. Sure, that .200 average doesn't look so good compared to what Lastings Milledge may give you, but compare it to all of the other 143 year old men out there. Then it looks pretty fantastic I'd say. Plus, there's got to be some leniency here just out of respect to what he has done for the game. For instance, there's the little known fact that Franco personally fathered Jackie Robinson just so he could break the color barrier and allow Franco to play baseball professionally. Later on, he also fathered Rickey Henderson, Bo Jackson, Lou Brock, and the entire 1989 Oakland A's championship team.

We'll miss you more than words or a stripping a cappella group sent to your house could ever possibly say, Julio. I can't wait to see you lead the AARP into the 31st century.

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