Day 24: Down the Stretch We Come

With my 1-game suspension served, I was back in action this past Tuesday, and was eager to show my disgruntled fans that McGomez was fully committed to this team. Unfortunately, I didn't experience the level of support I had enjoyed before Frygate. During every single one of my pulls, I was serenaded with a bevy of boos. Though I am a professional, the insistent heckling took a toll on my psyche and adversely affected my play.

I went an unfortunate 0-6 in my first game as a cleared man, dipping my season average to a very pedestrian .267. I know I have had an up and down first full season, but I am the youngest member of the team chock full of potential. McCappo and McKyle are wily veterans, but the truth is, they are on the downside of their careers, and their numbers will drop.

Just look at the eldest member of the team, McHoff. Last season, as a ripe, young 21-year-old, McHoff held a team-leading average of .354 - a full .250 above this years average (.104 through 10/28). It is clear that 21 is the peak year for McDonaldopoly players, an age currently held by both McCappo and McKyle. I am only 20, so I haven't even hit my prime. Next season, the team's going to be relying on me, and if I'm going to live up to the expectations, I will need the fans full support behind me.

Well, not ready to call this season a loss, I went back and reviewed some tape from the first few weeks (when I was pullin in the .350s) and discovered that I was a switch-pulling (first pull comes from either the left or the right game piece) back then whereas I was pulling lefty (first pull comes only from the left game piece) when I went 0-6. So I went back to switch-pulling yesterday and was rewarded for the extra time I put in, going 3-9 with 2 Snack Wraps and a McFlurry.

From a mental standpoint, it was great to follow up my most disappointing performance of the season with a solid performance. However, as we enter the stretch run, I plead to the fanbase to fully support the McDonaldopoly team in our quest for success. How can you do that? I'm going to tell you:

McGOMEZ's TOP 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT McDONALDOPOLY
DOWN THE STRETCH:
1) Change your name on Facebook (or MySpace, Xanga, Livejournal, etc.) to include the "Mc" prefix. For example, "Barack Obama = Barack McObama," "Mickey Mouse = Mickey McMouse," "Ronald McDonald = Ronald McMcDonald."
2) Donate $0.24 (via the paypal link at the top of the page) to the team towards the purchase of medium waters. We've been spending way too much money on McDonald's this month and could use the financial support.
3) Go to McDonald's and order 4 medium waters per person. This will show McDonald's that no one is fading down the stretch, and everyone is behind the McDonaldopoly Movement.
4) While you're at it, duplicate the entire McDonaldopoly team's nightly routine. At 11:30pm, pile into your "team bus" and head out to your local McDonald's of choice. After you redeem your free food items and buy your medium waters, head back home, consume your McFood&Drink, and watch reruns of Boy Meets World.
5) Be one of us for HALLOWEEN!!!!!
You could be...

McCappo





Look how happy he is!







McGomez





Just a little slurp-slurp







McKyle





Guns aren't toys, McKyle, not even fake ones






McHoff



Nom nom nom

So here we are, looking at the end of a very exciting season, with the best yet to be played. How will it all turn out? You'll have to stay with us until the very not-so-bitter end. While McHoff and McCapppo will be holding down the home Stadium, McKyle will be attacking the Minnesota region while I shall be going after the Indiana. And it's Halloween weekend, as well, so it should be a frighteningly good time.

Ba Da Ba Ba Booo,

McGomez