Falcons Glossary
Bingles Baby, Bingles – Often uttered by Bob Osa in an effort to encourage the current hitter to shorten up and go for a one bagger.
What the F%#K! – Famous phrase coined by Ramiro Rivera to voice displeasure in an umpires call, the sub-par play of a teammate, a threatening action by an opposing player, the poor condition of the field, the level of talent by the opposing team, a questionable decision by the team manager, the repeated lateness of practice, lack of respect from league officials, etc. (Please note: the last word in this phrase must be accented but with limited “F” pronunciation).
Test Him – A command made by Dave Venezian as 3rd base coach to let the hustling runner know to test the arm of the outfielder and try to score. Unfortunately, this phrase is whispered and can only be heard if said runner has super sonic hearing.
Smoke His Ass – Three word command spoken frequently by Andrew Pennachio as encouragement to adjacent infielder to gun down opposing runner at first after hitting a ground ball.
That Bats Illegal – A phrase than can only be uttered by the Falcon catcher to alert the umpire that the bat the opposing hitter is about to go to battle with his banned from all league play.
Don’t You Know the Game? Don’t You Have Any Sense? – Barked out by Mike Carr in the memorable windshield smash foul ball incident at Bay Park. The tirade was directed squarely at an irate motorist who had foolishly parked his car in a dangerous area. (See also: THIS Guy Talked DOWN To ME!)
THIS Guy Talked DOWN To ME! – The response the irate motorist gave to the umpire in the direction of Mike Carr after the umpire tried to calm the situation.
Take Your Sh#t Later – A demand often made by Ramiro Rivera in the direction of the umpire to get the 2nd game started ASAP.
He’s No Manny……NO MANNY! – Often used to describe a member of the Falcons an excellent player, but not quite as good as Manuel Martins.
See Ya in the Playoffs Guys – Post game comment made by Ralph Ardolina in response to an over-zealous and insulting celebration by the winless Crotch Crabs which resulted in a memorable post game confrontation.
He Calls the High Strike – Bob Osa’s way of saying “I know this umpire has blown 6 calls, thought there were 4 outs in an inning, didn’t understand what a force out was, and called pass interference on a throw to third, but please don’t get on him because he has a generous strike zone”.
Awful Call! – Often used to describe a horrible call by the umpire. Coined by Pat Cesare after being called out at 2nd base. When using this term it must get louder and louder as repeated.
Choke Up – Usually directed in the direction of Ramiro in an effort to get him to move his hands up the bat, and in fact pull the ball even more. (See also: Back off that Plate)
If You Like It, Take it – Further assertion of the concept that if the pitch looks good to you, take a cut at it.
USPS! – Often screamed at Rob Gschweng by Ramiro as encouragement at the plate, or in celebration after a hit or nice catch.
Come On Postman........Deliver - An offshoot of the above term. A demand given from Ramiro when Rob is at the plate in a big spot with runners on.
That Could Be 4 - Coined by Mike Carr upon the occurance of a mis-play by an opposing outfielder leading to a home run / 4 base error. Must be spoken quietly and matter-of-factly.
RUN TIMO! - Coined while Pat was displaying a single fist pump during a slow trot to first in celebration of a drive to centerfield that only he thought was a home run. Repeated for runners loafing around the bases.