The Most Sought-After Free Agent in All of Sports
After a memorable final season that included war re-enactments, drug test tomfoolery, and prominent bobblehead placement, the Devil Rays' time in Vero Beach has come to a close. The club has been purchased by the Ripken Baseball ownership group, and will re-locate to Port Charlotte in 2009. These are obviously sad times in Vero Beach, made even sadder by the fact that the D-Rays final homestand was marred by horrendous weather. But the most upsetting aspect of the franchise's demise is that Squeeze, the team's loyal and very popular mascot, is out of a job. Fortunately, the D-Rays' front office is working hard to find him a new home. Communications Manager Christa McElyea reports:
"Instead of putting Squeeze out to pasture, or 'taking him to a farm where he can roam free' we have decided to instead put him up for public adoption. We have invited local teams, fellow Florida State League teams, church groups, children's organizations, not-for-profits, and pretty much anyone else who feels they can give Squeeze a loving home, the opportunity to take him in as one of their own."
All the info regarding this unprecedented offer of mascot adoption can be found here. Whomever ends up with Squeeze will end up with an extremely talented and multi-faceted individual.
He is skilled at leading Senior Citizens in the Chicken Dance:
And a passionate proponent of proper stretching techniques:
And, most importantly, he plays well with others:
Those who wish to adopt Squeeze must submit their applications by Friday. Either act now, or resign yourself to an existence that is completely lacking in jovial anthropomorphic grapefruit.
Love the Squeeze! Wewill miss the lovable grapefruit head bobbing and weaving through the stadium, bringing team spirit to young and old alike. May your next home bring as many smiles to those you will serve, as you have for the many fans you brought smiles to here in Dodgertown.
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