April 13: Good Clubhouse Guys

Baseball commentators have a lot

of airtime to fill during every game—

162 times a year, two or three hours

each day chatting, citing statistics

and occasionally  mentioning what is

actually happening on the field of play.

They love stories, compelling tales,

moving narratives that humanize

the players and make them likeable.

Some of the athletes are described

as wise, old mentors (at age 35);

others are spark plugs or jokers.

But, more than any of the rest, I long

to be one of the “good clubhouse guys,”

who make life bearable and even fun.

The world needs more of these guys.

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