The Zim Strikes Again

I have seen some beautiful things in my life: the cliffs of Dover, Pacific sunsets, Lindsay Lohan's pre-weight loss Vanity Fair bikini spread, the new Starbucks coffee machine at work...but nothing compared to the gorgeous spectacle of Ryan Zimmerman taking Billy Wagner deep in the 9th inning at Shea last night. As the ball cleared the leftfield fence, it was like gazing upon the face of God itself. I was so overcome with emotion that I daresay my delighted squeals and leaps from the couch rivaled the noise produced by the small demon child who lives in the apartment next door to mine (and that's saying something). It was glorious, just glorious.

Getting a spot start over the difficult-to-spell Justin Morneau, the young 3B from DC made the most of his opportunity, simultaneously taking one giant leap toward permanent Vinnies Pizzeria starter status and bringing us all one step closer to the fabled Billy Wagner career-ending exploded elbow of '06.

Said Vinnies Pizzeria manager Josh Aiello: "I really like this kid."

(Of course, Tom Gordon was busy blowing a game back in Philly, but that's another story. Let me just enjoy this...)