Photo of Charlie (that’s my hair to his left!) from 2006 – taken by KellyJ
From ProJo (hat tip to KellyO!):
In the No-Good-Deed-Goes-Unpunished Dept., knuckleballer Charlie Zink was the beneficiary of the PawSox’ first offensive largesse of the four-game series. He used it through seven innings to pick up his International League-leading 12th victory, then learned that his services were no longer required in the Triple-A All-Star Game, Wednesday at Louisville. “I’d like to go to the game. I’d like to at least be part of the opening ceremonies,†Zink said after surrendering six hits and striking out six before leaving with a 10-1 lead. “But they said no.†The IL said it wanted fresh arms to play against the Pacific Coast League All-Stars, so Zink will have to settle for three days off.
Okay, someone needs to explain to me why Charlie can’t go to the ceremonies and then not play in the game? He was voted on to the team, how the hell can the League tell him “Thanks but no thanks?”.
It seems the baseball gods enjoy kicking Charlie Zink any chance they get. Fuck ’em, Charlie. You don’t need their stupid All Star Game to know that you’re the best pitcher in the league.
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