COPIED FROM JOE BECIGNEUL: THIS IS PROBABLY GOING TO TICK SOME PEOPLE OFF, AND I HOPE IT DOES. BUT I’M GOING TO KEEP ON SHARING IT AND SAYING IT. AND ONCE AGAIN, I AM NOT A SWIFTIE, BUT I AM A HUMAN BEING, A DAD AND, A MONSTROUS FOOTBALL FAN.
I am extremely disappointed in so many of you who think that "not being a fan" of someone means you're entitled to shit all over them.
I want to remind you of something.
Your children are watching you complain about Taylor Swift sitting at a football game, being happy, and cheering for a man she loves in what appears to be a very loving, respectful relationship.
Your Children are watching you judge a woman for literally just EXISTING and taking up space happily.
And you know what? Ms. Swift has won 324 awards? How many do you have?
She brought $5 BILLION dollars in consumer spending and boosted the U. S. economy so significantly, that leaders from other countries actually beg for her to play there?
Did you know that there are over 20 college courses about her skills as an artist, lyricist, and musician - including at places like Harvard, Stanford & UC Berkeley?
Did you know that Taylor Swift quietly donates mass amounts of money to local food banks in every city she performs in?
AND DID YOU KNOW …
That Taylor Swift was sexually assaulted by a radio DJ, and she got him fired? When he sued HER for over $3 million for defamation, she counter sued for a symbolic $1 in a court case that took 2 YEARS for her to win. And, she did that just to show women that fighting for what's right has no price tag & to never be silent in the face of oppression.
WELL IF YOU DON’T CARE BY NOW, YOU SHOULD.
Because your daughters, nieces, and your nephews are watching you run your mouth. And they are seeing the world hate a woman who does so much good, simply because she exists in their line of sight.
DO BETTER PEOPLE.
Teach your boys to respect women. Teach your girls that as women - they are ALLOWED to take up space.
Fix it. Become aware of your words. Because we all have the ability and the obligation to fight for the future of our children with simple moments. And we need to consciously choose to be better for them.
A prospect quietly putting together a solid season is Gabe Bierman (@GabeBierman). He has an ERA of 3.00 in 57 IP for @beloitskycarp.
His month of May consisted of five quality starts. Threw five shutout IP with 9 Ks last time out. Solid mix of four pitches.
#Marlins
Upset you missed out on last night's fireworks? No need! We've got another show tonight!!
🎟️https://t.co/ugTQJ3SmZd
🕐 6:35 (gates at 5:30)
🤴 Princess night!
For the first time, a major men’s franchise has two women, Kim Ng and Caroline O’Connor, serving as general manager and president.
The @Marlins’ leaders say they’re proving “the sky is the limit” for young women and girls who dream of working in sports.
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Congratulations to @GabeBierman for being named this week's Florida State League Pitcher of the Week!
The @IndianaBase product was well-deserving after pitching 6⃣ shutout innings for the Hammerheads! #HammerTime
Gabe Bierman (@GabeBierman) with a strong outing tonight.
5.1 IP, 5 H, ER, BB, 9 K, 90/60 P/S
Comes within one of tying his career high in Ks. Topped at 93. Command stands out.
#Marlins | @GoHammerheads
All hail the 👑!
@GabeBierman is named the Low-A Southeast Pitcher of the Week after his 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙧 performance on Friday night!
The @Marlins 7th-round pick, and former @IndianaBase product, was unhittable with a career-high 10 strikeouts!
5.0 IP / 0 H / 0 R / 1 BB / 10 K
Simply too good tonight 👏
@GabeBierman was clicking on all cylinders! The righty struck out 🔟 batters and didn't allow a hit in 5⃣ innings! #HammerDown
If I could describe @klaceyyy in one word it would be consistency. Consistency in her attitude, effort and the energy she brings to everyday. She's a true embodiment of the old Hershel Walker quote:
“If you train hard, you’ll not only be hard, you’ll be hard to beat."
Very cool watching these 2 compete at such a high level yesterday at IU. Both fantastic athletes... they could hoop as well!! Good luck the rest of the the way. @klaceyyy@AlexJefferyPalo
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