On the heels of two of the most impressive victories in team history, the Wildcards are feeling pretty damn good about themselves. Morale has never been higher, team unity has never been more solid; all is well in the house that the Franchise (supposedly) built.
Despite the optimism, one may suggest that there is reason for concern. The injury bug has hit the Wildcards in the past couple of weeks. So much so that the infirmary is considering taking numbers.
Heading into last week's game against Dem Bums, the 'Cards had two injuries: ace starter Erika "Ice ?ueen" Reyes was out with an injury that team officials still refuse to speculate on. In her place for the game was surrogate starter Andrew "El Saviour" Bulos. Though he completed the game, he looked like a wreck - sporting a tensor band on his right knee and a wrist protector on his right hand. Team officials were clear with the media that he had been experiencing problems with his knee, but the wrist protector drew a collective "WTF??" from fans and media alike.
Although his pitching wasn't affected, his bat was. El Saviour was 0 for 4 on the night.
The Ice ?ueen and El Saviour are just two of many Wildcards to have sustained injury this season.
"Nah, I'm fine. I hurt the hand working out that morning. I'm ready to go for Sunday. It's not even an issue."
When asked about his knee, all El Saviour would comment on is that he has begun rehabbing it on his own.
"I've just started to do some light jogging, slowly increasing the workload. If I'm in the outfield this Sunday, I expect to be running hard. Those guys (the Warriors) hit all over the outfield. It'll be key that the ball get in as quickly as possible to limit extra bases."
Captain Voodoo Redoblado gave a terse "No comment." when asked on the status of the Ice ?ueen for Sunday. And that's just the pitchers.
First baseman Al "Hollywood" Fernando, enjoying his best offensive season ever, is also questionable for this Sunday after taking a hard hit to the head.
"It hurt like hell the following day. But I'm feeling a lot better now. I should be good to go."
And what of his brother, The Franchise, who also left last Sunday's game with a lower body injury?
"No comment. None of your damn business!"
When reminded that missing a game could cost him an endorsement deal, the Franchise was quick on the rescindment.
"Oh it's cool. I think I could play. Besides, if I don't play, this team is screwed. We all know how important I am to this team. MY TEAM."
The Franchise insists both he and Hollywood are thumbs up and ready to go for Sunday.
Despite the ailments, the Wildcards are clearly on cloud nine and willing to play through the hurt to keep the win streak going. The one injury that they are surely safe from for the time being would be a bruised ego.
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