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The Cardinals were not thrilled about their new uniforms, complaining that they kept tripping over the hems while running.
Nobody expected the Spanish Inquisition!
Don’t worry, they’re just going up against the DETROIT Lions. They’ll be fine.
Some confusion, however, was unavoidable when visitors attended “Korean Knights of Kolumbus™” wearing hoods.
pedant
Main Entry:
ped·ant Listen to the pronunciation of pedant
Pronunciation:
\ˈpe-dənt\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle French, from Italian pedante
Date:
1588
1 obsolete : a male schoolteacher
2 a: one who makes a show of knowledge b: one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge c: a formalist or precisionist in teaching
(in reference to an early caption)
As his entourage continued to fill the baseline seats the Pope was heard to remark, “Must be in the front row!”
The service was briefly interrupted when the head groundskeeper rushed onto the stage and demanded if the Pope “knew they had a ballgame to get ready for in an hour”.
“I don’t care how big his hat is,” he told the Washington Post. “Did you see what they were doing to the outfield grass?!”
After warming up in the bullpen, the Pope himself emerged to deliver the Sermon On The Mound.
Thousands of bitter people gathered out of frustration with the economy.
The San Diego/St Louis game takes an odd turn
After the Mass ended, Obama supporters worked the parking lot hoping to end the bitterness in the worshippers lives.
…and just like that, the Washington Nationals became favorites to win the NL East.
“…the first shall be last, and the last shall be first….except in the Nationals case…”
The Padres have something in common with the padres: no offense.
Padres? Cardinals? …I’m bettin’ on the Angels.
We are sure to find out if the Pope swings both ways.
As the team from the Vatican takes the field, they anxiously look around for “Morganna, The Kissing Bandit” they have heard so much about…
1: How the H.E. double hockey sticks are we going to pay for this?
2. Are you kidding? I’ve got Bingo cards and markers for everyone.
…and now rise for the Seventh Inning reconciliation.
The Pope takes the field for the first time after testifying, under oath, before a Senate Committee that he is not nor has he ever taken prayer enhancing drugs.
The Nationals take the field in their new uniforms – where they will be praying to improve their current record of 4 wins and 12 losses.
Singing as they march in…
And it’s one, two, three,
What are we praying for ?
Don’t ask me, I don’t give a damn,
Next stop is the Vatican.
And it’s five, six, seven,
Open up the pearly gates,
Well there ain’t no time to wonder why
Whoopee! we’re all gonna die.
“Look, it’s the Pope-arazzi!”
‘Take Me Out to The Ballgame’ will now be replaced The Apostles’ Creed.
‘….I’d like two dogs, two beers and, um, oh yeah, two Pope-sicles, please….”
New ground rule at new Nationals Park: Whenever a player steals a base, he must say 10 Hail Marys.
PA Announcer: “If you’re license plate reads “POPE MBL”, you left your headlights on.”
The only hope for the Nationals winning the world series this year have finally made an appearance.
And now batting for Pedro Bourbon………..Maaaaaaannnnnny Moooooooota
When George Steinbrenner saw the new team Anaheim was fielding this year, he nervously dialed his special “hotline” number to make yet another deal with his old friend, Mr. Louis Cyphre.
If this were to happen in Chicago, then perhaps the Cubs could finally make it to the World Series.
The march of the ladies from the LDS compound in Texas. Oh wait! My mistake! Their dresses are just so similar. (Baaaad, I know!)
After dropping 9 in a row and 3 to the Mets, it’s clear the Nationals will do anything to change their luck.
Angels in Outfield
Headline… “Umpire’s Union Fields New, Infallible Umpires.”
The Pope shocked the crowds when he declared the Designator Hitter a mortal sin.
Boston Weeps As Pope Confirms: “Even God Hates the Red Sox.”
Oh when the Saints . . . go marching in . . .
Now Pitching, ‘Heeeeeysuuuuuss Chrriiiiisssto!’
After an exhausting twenty-two innings alas there was to be no miracle for the Padres.
Sermon On The Mound
With Vow of Poverty, Padres Face No Salary Cap Issues.
Pope demands New Cathedral Style Dome. Threatens to Move Team to Toronto.
Terrorists Shocked to Discover Heaven, 72 Virgins, Not Quite Up To Expectations
“Pies lesu domine dona eis requiem.” (THWACK) “… and its long gone.”
Under the guidance of MLB’s new, tough Drug Testing Team, players who are caught using steroids or HGH no longer face suspensions; they’re just sent straight to Hell.
There are no atheists in Baseball
No arguing with the umpire. Ever.
Ohhhhh, say that’s what’s meant by ‘If you build it, He will come’.
The 2008 End of the World Series: Padres vs. Devil Rays.