In this new feature we will reveal what some baseball writers like to message each other before, during or after a game. In this example, the IM thread began around noon on Wednesday.
Him: "Are you on your way up to Shea?"
Me: "No, because every time we're there something bad happens."
Him: "Well, you better get up here because they did it."
Me: "Did what?"
Him: "They whacked him."
Me: "Who?"
Him: "Charlie. Who did you think?"
Me: "What!?"
Him: "They fired him. They fired Charlie, Dubee and Milt Thompson. Joe Girardi takes over tonight."
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Me: "[expletive deleted]."
Him: "Damn. I almost had you."
Me: "You know, Joe Girardi isn't such a bad idea."
Him: "I know. That's why I thought I'd get you."