Starlin Castro's Independence Day Connection
I am so happy for the kid.
The lone Cub All-Star for 2011, Starlin Castro.
Kinda weird that it happens during the 4th of July weekend, though.
Independence Day.
I'm not a conspiracy guy or anything, but there are some weird similarities here.
Indesputable facts, if you will.
For instance, how many American colonies told the British Empire to bugger off when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
That would be thirteen, right?
Starlin Castro's number?
Uh, thirteen.
The date?
July 4.
Starlin's first game?
He went 4 for 4 with a 4-bagger in his first at bat.
What is it that adorns the American Flag?
Stripes and...Star(lins).
Crazy, right?
The colors of said flag and the colors of Starlin's hat?
Red, White, and Cubby Blue.
Did you know that the name of Paul Revere's trusty steed was Castro?
Little known historical fact, my friend.
Coincidence?
You tell me.
Here's what I do know: Starlin Castro is carrying on a not-so-proud Solo-Cub All-Star tradition.
If I counted right, in 11 of the last 15 years the Cubs have been represented by one, lonely guy on the All-Star team.
4 of those years were Solo Sammy.
The rest were Steve Trachsel in '96, Mark Grace in '97, Big Z in '06, D. Lee in '07, Ted Lilly in '09, Marlon Byrd last year and now...Starlin Castro.
Still, pretty awesome for Starlin, not so awesome for the team.
Well... at least they didn't get swept by the Sox yesterday.
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