For some reason, that old song "Re-mem-mem, Re-mem-be-member, Re-mem-mem, Re-mem-be-member when?" won't leave my head today.
So while we sit and wait for off-day news that doesn't appear to be coming, let's board the way back machine and go all the way back to June, 2005.
I remember back-to-back homestands where the team posted a 17-2 record. I also remember being present for both losses. Even when the team doesn't stink, I can't manage to see it win. The first of those homestands actually started May 30.
Chad Cordero saved FIFTEEN games in June. FIFTEEN.
That team spent 53 days - MORE THAN SEVEN WEEKS! - in first place. That team went 20-6 in June.
If this team goes 20-6 in June, it will still be NINE games below the .500 mark for the season.
Admit it. You're singing it, too. All together now: Re-mem-mem, re-mem-be-member, Re-mem-mem, re-mem-be-member WHEN!
Bring back Frank.
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Plus, we drafted Ryan Zimmerman that June, he signed immediately and began his meteoric rise through the minors to become the starting third baseman that September.
I attended the final two games of that second homestand. The 35,000 strong crowd on Sunday afternoon at RFK gave the team a long standing ovation as they high fived and walked off the field after the win.
That sure seems like a LONG time ago.
I went up several times that September and NEVER saw Zimmerman. Frank insisted on playing Castilla every time.
Best game I saw was the 2-1 victory over Seattle, victory 9 in the 10-game streak. Patterson and Cordero were both on and sharp. A couple of young stars. I was so high I would have predicted a Cy Young for each of them that night.
Yeah, a LONG time ago.
You actually miss having a manager who would break into tears during the post game press conference, and not blame inadequate lawn mowers for his team's defensive struggles?
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