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This saying must be so old, that's it's non existent
2006-08-13 12:32
by Bob Timmermann

Cincinnati manager Jerry Narron speaking of Chris Michalak after the Reds 9-7 win in Philadelphia Saturday night as said to the Cincinnati Enquirer

"There's an old saying in baseball," Reds manager Jerry Narron said, "never overlook an orchid looking for a rose.

That just doesn't make any sense, Jerry!

Besides, where do roses and orchids grow in proximity to each other besides a greenhouse?

I expect more out of botanical allusions made by baseball managers.

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2006-08-13 13:09:39
1.   Greg Brock
Maybe he had just watched Adaptation.
2006-08-13 14:26:18
2.   das411
Why doesn't he ask Farney what that means?
2006-08-13 17:23:42
3.   Kayaker7
Me thinks a comma would help to clarify the sentence. My first thought was, "Why would an orchid look for a rose?"
2006-08-13 17:44:03
4.   Kayaker7
Feel free to insert commas where you want:

Woman without her man is nothing.

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