The Dugout
By B - 11-4-06
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Bud Selig bud_is_wiser: Finally, an end to labor disputes. As you can see, I've invited some members of our most progressive team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, to oversee these final agreements.
Bud Selig bud_is_wiser: We've successfully adjusted the formulas for revenue sharing, revamped the amateur draft, and changed the draft-pick compensation for free agents.
Bud Selig bud_is_wiser: We've agreed to eliminate the trade deadline dates, so Roger Clemens can pick and choose between the division's top teams on a week-to-week basis.
Bud Selig bud_is_wiser: There is now a higher threshold for the competitive-balance tax, and the wellness policy extends to 2008 to keep Sammy Sosa retired for another two seasons.
Bud Selig

bud_is_wiser: And...and I think that's everything important. /signs papers

I'm really glad we got this taken care of without any work stoppages or strikes. For a second there I thought this labor was going to end with outrageous consequences!

PlayersAssociationRep: /rubs big pregnant belly

Yes, with the crowd and all this traffic, I'm just happy we got through talks of labor without

oh

oh no

PlayersAssociationRep: /breaks water

Bud Selig

bud_is_wiser: Oh God what's wrong

Oh God don't strike Barry Bonds can have a recliner made out of childrens hair I'm sorry I said he couldn't

PlayersAssociationRep: No, it's not that! /bugs out eyes

My water broke! I'm having this baby!

Bud Selig

bud_is_wiser: We've got to get you to a hospital!

PlayersAssociationRep: auuuuugh, there's no way we'll get there in time! AUUUUUGH you're going to have to deliver the baby here!!!
Bud Selig

bud_is_wiser: say what now!?!?!

PlayersAssociationRep: RAUUUUGHHHHH /grimaces

/claws at Bud's arm

*using angry voice* DELIVER MY BABY YOU IDIOT

Bud Selig

bud_is_wiser: waaaaaaaah!!! /makes some crazy faces

/attempts to boil water

Andre Ethier ethier_or: ....
Greg Maddux

maddux.xmission.com: /stares

/has giant smile

Andre Ethier ethier_or: hahah dude, duuuuuuude, this is just li-
Greg Maddux maddux.xmission.com: I know, Andre, just shut up.
Andre Ethier ethier_or: but why would
Greg Maddux maddux.xmission.com: I don't know dude I said shut up
RawlingsRep: Excuse me sir, I'm sorry to interrupt, but are you Greg Maddux? I'm here to deliver your Gold Glove.
Greg Maddux

maddux.xmission.com: Oh, okay, thanks. /throws award over shoulder

/award rolls through Julio Lugo's legs

RawlingsRep: Now if you'll excuse me, my nephew has been hustled by pool sharks and I have to go straighten things out.

Andre Ethier ethier_or: this just raises further questions!