PBN Around the Horn: Five MLB Mascots I Could Beat in a Fight

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There comes a time in a young man’s life when he must test himself; in the wild, it’s a young lion challenging an old lion; you also have the old gunslinger having one last draw. For me, my test is concocting fight scenarios with MLB mascots. Now, of course, I will only pick the ones where I can win, and naturally, I have found at least five I’m confident victory can be achieved.

1. Phillie Phanatic (Philadelphia)- He looks like he couldn’t handle someone with a wrestling background (Thanks Middle School.)
2. Orbit (Houston)- Ummm… just look up a picture of him; it looks as if a baby could wipe the floor with him.
3. Lou Seal (San Fransisco)- I mean, come on, he’s a seal with limited mobility (just bob and weave BAYBAY!)
4. The Swinging Friar (San Diego)- He kind of looks like he’s had one too many adult beverages, one swing should do it.
5. Raymond (Tampa Bay)- I’ve never known a tough guy named Raymond; also, take the same advice for number two and get back to me.

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