Jim's Comments

I've tried to keep my 2 cents out of all the hyperbole of the Old Times Game, but now that I've seen some pictures (OB's and my own) and had a chance to reflect on The Beat (the young and the restless) I'd just like to add a thought or two.

Never in a million years, when Kevin, OB and I were getting high at my living room table that winter night in '87, did any of us imagine that not only would the team live on for 18 years, but it would become the class of the City. We just wanted to play ball!!! I guess what happened is we ended up starting a family that's stronger (and just as dysfunctional) as any family I know.

The Old Timers Game was probably the most delicious day of Beat History. To have the chance to play next to (and once again coach) Kevin, OB, Eric, Peter, Mark, Frank, Todd and Kathy, Anna and Dennis, Dave Hamner, TC and Marc is fantasy come true and I want to do it again with even more old timers. The youngens must of thought we were crazy. And we even had them on the ropes in the late innings.

I had gotten the opportunity to meet some of the newer players a few years ago at a game at Jackson. Just to watch a game, shake some hands and coach some first base. I was impressed with what I saw. I think I can speak for the Old Timers and say it was a pleasure and an honor to play against the kids.

All us Old Timers know about the unbelievable achievements you guys have accomplished in the past few seasons and we're all ready for you guys to finally get that City Championship. You've got fans all over the country rooting for. You've done us proud. So keep it up or we'll come back and kick your ass for real. We were taking it easy on you on Saturday.

Thanks to all involved. I loved it (especially all the Brass Beat Winners - that was cool).

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P.S. Donnell, for all your trash talking, I'm really glad you grounded out to me!!!! :)