@lennyeusebi@Jolly_Olive This may be the worst take ever. Cal never missed a game, didn’t underperform the first month or two of the season every year, didn’t demand roster moves for friends (Baez), and moved to third when the time came to help the franchise. He was also a life long Oriole
@nickythegood We were cooked when Stearns destroyed the core instead of supplementing. They weren’t the best but was never a plan to replace them. Yes, there would be bodies that matched the analytics he wanted, but he gutted leadership and loyalty. Lots of receipts coming for Stearns backers
🇺🇸 30 Heroes in 30 Days — Nathan Hale: The Young Patriot Who Gave His Life for His Country
Countdown to July 4! 🇺🇸
One of the most inspiring and tragic stories of the American Revolution! Nathan Hale, a 21-year-old schoolteacher from Connecticut, became an enduring symbol of patriotism and sacrifice when he volunteered for a dangerous mission and faced death with unwavering courage.
Born on June 6, 1755, Hale graduated from Yale College at age 18 and became a schoolteacher. When war broke out, he joined the Continental Army as a lieutenant in 1775. By 1776, with the British occupying New York, General Washington desperately needed intelligence on enemy positions. Hale volunteered for the perilous assignment.
Disguised as a Dutch schoolteacher, he crossed into British-held territory to gather information. On September 21, 1776, he was captured with incriminating documents. The next morning, without trial, he was sentenced to hang as a spy.
Standing on the gallows, the young patriot delivered words that would echo through American history: “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.”
This declaration, reported by those present, captured the spirit of a man who willingly laid down his life for liberty. He was hanged on September 22, 1776, at just 21 years old.
Nathan Hale’s bravery and selfless sacrifice were not widely recognized during the war itself, but his story grew into legend in the 19th century. Today, statues honor him across the country, including at CIA headquarters, where he is considered one of America’s first spies.
Nathan Hale reminds us that the fight for American independence was carried forward by ordinary citizens: young, brave, & willing to risk everything. His one life helped inspire a nation, and his legacy continues to call each generation to cherish and defend the freedoms he died to secure. 🇺🇸
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@ohheckorama@AnthonyDiComo He saw a Milwaukee Brewer…which is his top characteristic. The second thing he looks for is someone who is injury prone. After this it’s, he was once good but isn’t anymore
@ToddVanBeveren@RobertM36452722@OfficialTAZ What makes it awful is the amount of times we were told “we won’t let franchise players leave bc of money” and how losing wouldn’t be tolerated bc these two were Mets fans, just like us. The lies about team unity, terrible trades, and bad signings crushed hope…our last refuge
@GoodFundies What you and many people are missing is that you can’t quantify leadership. There are no leaders on this team and it’s showing. There would already have been a team meeting to stop this listlessness…someone would’ve stepped up bc this manager won’t.
@GarysheffieldJr@FoulTerritoryTV@Ken_Rosenthal I mean there aren’t many more beloved players on the team, so he can’t hurt the fandom that way anymore….but he could add more Semiens and Brewers to the team
@awheels08@mike_daddino Everyone saw Roberts and Polanco getting hurt from a mile away. That’s their career legacies so far, injuries. “He’d be great but he can never stay healthy”, shouldn’t be a game plan for building a roster