Eric Rodgers

I like to count things, and for things to count. Mover of other people's possessions. I like funny, wherever that shows up.

[Dennis M. Hogan @dennismhogan]

I think a giant imperial military blob with an unwieldy and overfunded warfare state making catastrophic tactical decisions by misusing expensive equipment in unsuitable conditions is among the most believable things in that entire movie

[J. Jonah Jameson @JustthefactsJJ]

Time I address the elephant in the room…..There I was, trying to enjoy a Mets game like a normal American. And who shows up sitting behind me? THAT WALL-CRAWLING MENACE! And what is he doing? Save the city? OH NO!!! SITTING IN PREMIUM SEATS PROBABLY PAID FOR BY MY TAX DOLLARS!!!

[Dale Murphy @DaleMurphy3]

Bob Horner and I were destined to be teammates somewhere. I signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Arizona State before I was drafted. Bob played at ASU and ended up in Atlanta my first full year in the major leagues—1978. One way or another, it was bound to happen.

From the minute Bob Horner joined the Braves, all us players could see he was good. I mean… really good. And that swing—short and quick, x or and could turn around anybody’s fast ball. And Bob knew the strike zone. He just did not swing at a bad pitch (like I had a tendency to do a little too often…) He was a unique talent and I was very lucky to be in the lineup with him most of my career. All of my numbers were better when he was hitting behind me. And that fact is not lost on me. I know my career was better because of him.

It’s been a hard few weeks for the Braves Family losing Ted and Bobby—and now Bob. These 3 men all had such a profound impact on my career. I am forever grateful.

Nancy and I will miss Bob and our hearts go out to Chris and Trent and Tyler, along with their entire family.

The older we get, the more we cherish wonderful memories and this past month has brought a flood of them back to us. The gratitude we feel for them all has been overwhelming.

Rest well, my friend and teammate.

[Eric Rodgers @JEricR]

This is a beautiful, heartfelt, honest piece of writing. Thank you.

[Sean T at RCP @SeanTrende]

I almost hesitate to promote this, because it wasn't really intended to be a piece. I just sort of sat down and it came out. Maybe someone else out there has the same type of day today, and it'll speak to them.
https://t.co/xSMUDOrHcC

[Eric Rodgers @JEricR]

@Volquest_On3 @GrantRamey Hate to see him leave - loved listening to him & felt like I walked away knowing more about the nuances of football. Really insightful. Congrats on the job - will miss him being alongside @tennvoice

[The Dark Side @FantasyGalaxies]

Me and my son have been sneaking out in the middle of the night in our Ewok and Chewbacca costumes just to mess with our neighbor's trail cams.

[Josh RR Jokien @joshcarlosjosh]

The hobbits cheering for Gandalf after he sets off another round of fireworks:

[Eric Rodgers @JEricR]

@prewarcards Hank Aaron?

[Ashley Parker @AshleyRParker]

My 7-year-old made me a lovely Mother's Day card and then said, just as sweetly (and earnestly!): "So if you end up in a box—I think it's called cremation, maybe?—definitely don't forget to bring this."

#BeStillMyHeart

[Eric Rodgers @JEricR]

Grateful to Ted for bringing the SuperStation to the south. All of us who grew up on the Braves are thankful.

[Breaking News @BreakingNews]

BREAKING: Ted Turner, the media tycoon and entrepreneur who founded CNN and revolutionized American cable television, has died at age 87, CNN says. https://t.co/TkWQWdhsU3

[nicole ruiz @nwilliams030]

Beautiful note from @LizWolfeReason on returning to work after the death of her lovely baby Solomon

"Life has more color and texture, not less, having walked through sorrow."
https://t.co/g2DEBjIpdp

[Eric Rodgers @JEricR]

Just ripping some 1993 Stadium Club Series 1 here, @Topps - pulled all these from the same pack. Pretty cards, but you got carried away a bit here…. Ha!

[Charley Collier @charleycollier_]

This rocks

[Eric Rodgers @JEricR]

@dfriederichsen It almost feels like satire, but it isn’t. Crazytown.

[Eric Rodgers @JEricR]

Thanks to @whignewtons for passing this along. Incredible interview/perspective. Worth your time.

[Judge Stephen Dillard @JudgeDillard]

Every American should watch every second of this video.

Thank you, @BenSasse.

[Ben Sasse @BenSasse]

it’s either the land of the free and home o the brave or it isn’t. Pick one, people

[Eric Rodgers @JEricR]

@mclipsco @BattingStanceG This feels official to me! All I know for sure is that Dusty Baker invented the high-five. Looks like that Garvey homer almost hit Da Plane.

[Eric Rodgers @JEricR]

YOUR FIREARMS ARE USELESS AGAINST THEM

[Mark Nagi @MarkNagiTDOT]

The ramp from I-40 East to Henley Street is currently closed. A truck carrying a load of bees crashed, and now the bees have escaped and are swarming the area.

[Eric Rodgers @JEricR]

Ok, fine, I’ll go.

[Trung Phan @TrungTPhan]

NASA ran a study on a potential trip to Mars and found the most important trait for team dynamics was humor