Romo Phone Home: How it all began

In the spring of 1983, Pirates reliever Enrique Romo failed to report to camp. Attempts by the team to locate the enigmatic righty failed, and he was released. Similarly, for 20+ years, Pirates fans were unable to locate their once-proud franchise. This blog, last seen in September 2006, was the record of one father and son who nurtured the hope that one day Romo and the Pirates would phone home. That day arrived seven years hence, and now we are back. Enrique, we salute you, wherever you are.

Thursday, June 22, 2006

How it all began

It started with those three strikeouts in the ninth inning on Monday to Burnitz, Sanchez, and Castillo. Zeke and I were there. At the time, it was rough, sure; but how could we anticipate the suffering, shame, horror, and degradation that were soon to follow?

It was like being present at the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.

1 Comments:

Anonymous said...: Billy! Climb down off the bridge railing, man! C'mon, Billy, it's not worth it! Look, Billy, you've really had a wonderful life!

-- Clarence; 10:20 PM