Dome's diary - July 8th edition

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 10, 2008 6:17 PM CDT

Dome posted his diary on July 8th, written after he heard the news that he was selected as a All-Star starter. Here's quick summery of his random thoughts.

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* Thanks so much for naming myself for the 2008 All Star Game. Very happy as I did not expect it at all as this is still my rookie year in MLB. Appreciated from the bottom of my heart.

* 2.99M votes? Simply unbelievable. This is just because I am on Cubs bandwagon, as I look at my numbers... Anyway, 7 Cubs in All Star Game - so exciting.

* One thing I am looking forward to is going to Yankee Stadium in its last year. I want to enjoy everything there with you fans.

* The team is kinda win-again-lose-again situation right now (on the road game), but want to complete the final 6-game home stand before the All Star break in strong fashion. Our mood is great so I think we can do it.

* I caused you so much worry about my foot (left calf), it is not perfect yet but getting better. My hitting would not be worse ever than now, hopely...

* Thanks Cubs fans again for voting, also for Japanese fans voted over the net, truly appreciated. I'll try my best in the All Star Game.

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The photos on this edition are from his visit to Toronto, and he met a retired celeblity Kyosen Ohashi, who lives in Vancouver and known as NFL/MLB commentator as well. Dome had so much fun with Kyosen's deep knowledge about MLB.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of SB Nation or Al Yellon, managing editor (unless it's a FanPost posted by Al). FanPost opinions are valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable baseball fans.

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Thanks so much for this dragon...

you’re a real asset to this blog.

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions

+1

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 10, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions

+2

thanks dragons. you’ve been such a great help w/ letting us get to know dome.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jul 10, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions

+3

This is great stuff. Thanks alot Dragons for keeping us updated on Dome.

by cubs on Jul 11, 2008 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions

+1246

Like everyone has said…

I look forward to your posts about Kosuke.

DEROSA: How did it feel when you're sitting in Baton Rouge and it came across the ticker that Mark DeRosa had just signed to play second base with the Chicago Cubs.

THERIOT: In all honestly, when I saw it, I really felt like punching you right in the mouth and or breaking your leg.

by EJThunder on Jul 12, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions

very much

you give us an inside perspective on an important player. In your own way you are a diplomat … the Madeline Albright of BCB!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions

You just compared dragon toMadeline Albright?

-1

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Agreed.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 10, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions

feh

there weren’t many choices on the U.S. diplomatic front

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

diplomat

I just reminded that former Japanese ambassador to US Ryozo Kato recently became new NPB Commissioner, as he too much likes baseball, hosted Hideki Matsui and other Japanese players for dinner there in NY and DC, and did some 1st pitch ceremonies when he was there….

I'm bleeding Dragons Blue.

by dragonsfanatic on Jul 10, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions

very cool... we need more like him!

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes, you are a valued poster.

Good to know more about Dome from his home country’s perspective.

Jimmyeatworld

by Jimmyeatworld on Jul 10, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions

Domo arigato

I agree with all that’s been said. Thanks for posting this.

by Not Bruce Froemming on Jul 10, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions

These are becoming an automatic rec for me ...

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 10, 2008 6:33 PM CDT reply actions

Did you say automatic wreck?

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 6:39 PM CDT reply actions

Looks like the

wiched witch of the West.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Jul 10, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Meant

wicked witch.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by tucsoncubsfan on Jul 10, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions

really big ewwwww

We never give up -- Aramis Ramirez

by Emelie on Jul 10, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions

no no no...

really big Shewwwwwwwww….

As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.

by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 10, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions

wild stuff!

"We expect to win. We go out to win. So we're just living up to our own expectations." Derrek Lee, 5/29/08

by drewishdrewid on Jul 10, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions

oh my.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 10, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Too bad her dealer isn't a dentist, too.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by daver on Jul 11, 2008 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions

Why do I keep doing this?!

Meant this to be a reply to the Amy Winehouse pic.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by daver on Jul 11, 2008 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions

Well

She is british!!

"Please move away from this vector and get into another coordinate pronto. There's no access for you in this quadrant." Mike Donnelly

by McRipper on Jul 11, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Thanks dragonsfanatic!

Dome’s self-effacing manner only makes me like him all the more. After a decent rest and some time to refocus, he’ll no doubt pick up his offensive numbers. And, even now, he’s one of those players who finds ways to contribute even when he’s struggling.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by daver on Jul 11, 2008 9:40 AM CDT reply actions

Thanks dragons

I use the find function on the computer every time I go to BCB looking for information that you post – thanks, good stuff

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Jul 12, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions

You may find

this link helpful!

"It’s like they have 40,000 players on one team. Forty thousand people want to be in the dugout slapping fives. ‘Passionate’ is an understatement. Fans like that are special." -- Giants LHP Alex Hinshaw on Wrigley Field

by northsider on Jul 12, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions