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Eat it, Dirt Birds

Dear Patrick Kaleta,

I owe you a massive apology.  Your ever-increasing antsiness to return to the lineup had me all but convinced that you’d be back out in a flash with either an injury or a suspension.  Well, Kallision, thanks for letting me know what I’m full of.  You showed us you can play your Kaletaesque game without either of those things happening, and your only participation in the penalty-box parade was to open the door for the Thrashers.  You’ve given us a hell of a lot more than we bargined for this year, kid.  Now don’t let me down.

Dear Rick Jeanneret,

Goodness knows you deserve your vacation, and no disparagement is meant for your replacements, but I think my withdrawal symptoms started yesterday.  I hope you enjoy your break, but I know I won’t.

"Rawr!"

Patrick "Crunchy" Bateman