I thought you'd like this old picture of me from Canada! That's when I was playing for the Montreal Royals. At the time of this picture, I had just accepted a challenge to eat 100 pieces of calamari. I didn't even win! Hard to believe knowing my reputation now, but at the time I didn't have the physique. Look at me: I was an athlete!
Beyond those days, I haven't had a better time in Canada beyond this series against the Blue Jays. After blowing em out Monday night, we come back Tuesday and Wednesday to win! Our 10th road win in a row - an LA record! Now, you might expect this from a 1st place club like the Dodgers, particularly against a junk team like Toronto. But remember what I always say, except for a buffet, nothing comes easy. It's the sign of a winner to play to the last pitch!
Now that I think about it...I think this week's series ties for my favorite time in Canada. My other favorite time was at the start of the 1982 season. I think it was May or so, but we were in Montreal playing the Expos. Welch was on the mound, and we were in control. I had a lot of old friends visiting me from the days of the picture above, so it was a great trip. Anyway, Welch is in a groove so I get the clubhouse guy's attention. I tell him of a nearby place that has good ham and croissant sandwiches and stuff, so I give him some cash. I thought I'd remembered to exchange money, but I gave him a $20 U.S.! Well, he comes back with 2 grocery bags full of food! I totally forgot. Well, before the word got out I took down the 1st bag. 2nd was harder, but Nando helped - he needed his strength because he was pitching in a couple days. Shit, to think there was a time when $20 would buy me enough food to fill me up.
(Yawns) Excuse me. Still tired from that night flight last night. What's in the fridge?
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