By the Heckler

Just to prove to you how well my recent gift of a Detroit Tigers’ Ivan Rodriguez jersey went over with Shea, the son of the Heckler’s good friend Irish Mike, I submit to you, my readers - Exhibit A

Now, as pointed out – he honestly did, so I was later told anyway, refuse to take the shirt off for two days (once he stopped crying and actually tried it on). And yes, he really is a Tigers’ fan, having recently taken-in his first game (click here for that story) . Sure enough, he’ll no doubt go on to laugh about this picture one day, as he looks back and sees what a reaction he gave it upon first glance.

But boy, did it make the Heckler feel like a real heel for the duration of this shot. You’d have thought it was a Magglio Ordonez jersey, fer cryin’ out loud! Oops, sorry - this post (again) is not about Magglio Ordonez.

Anyway, not exactly the reaction I was looking for, but so funny, and so exaggerated, I couldn’t help but start to laugh at him telling everyone just what he thought of not getting another toy from his Uncle Heckler. He actually (as his eyes reveal) was even more interested in another gift – off just to the right of the camera – meant for his younger brother, Sam, who was baptized earlier in the day. Not that it was a toy, either, but he didn’t know that at the time.

This story would not be complete without relaying a comment from Irish Mike’s brother Beef, who was also on hand to see this historic exchange first-hand. Not the biggest of Pudge fans’ these days (a lot of Tigers’ fans – the Heckler included – lost a lot of respect for Rodriquez last year amid the whole dramatic-weight-loss/leaving-the-team-while-suspended/seven-walks-all-year/Alan Trammell fiasco) Beef couldn’t help but throw out a jab aimed squarely at the future Hall-of-Famer: “See! He doesn’t like Rodriguez, either!!”

Ouch.

He also didn’t buy the Heckler’s quick thinking that it was actually an Aurelio Rodriguez jersey, former Tigers’ third-baseman from the 1970s. 

No matter, it still made for a sure-fire case of a picture telling the proverbial thousand words. Next time, the Heckler will stick to toys, Shea – I promise. Then again, think of the photographic possibilities . . .

You know, the Heckler sure enjoys writing this blog for everyone, and I’d like to thank each and every person who has taken the time to post comments. They are very much appreciated. As for anyone that has stopped by, what are you waiting for, an invitation to join in the fun? Well consider this exactly that! Comments can easily be left by simply hitting the COMMENTS link at the bottom of each post. From there, you will be taken to another screen where (after filling out some easy information fields - just for ID purposes) you can post anything you want! Trust me, the Heckler is not easily offended. I am a big boy and can take criticism, if ya got any. And any words of praise? Well, gee . . . I’d be more than happy to hear them, too! Again – thanks for stopping by, and feel free to share this link with your friends. Let’s make this board a community! God bless us everyone! 

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