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jg2977 · 07-29-2025, 07:15 AM

🎉 "Come on down, you're the next winner of the Great Glove Award!" 🎉

Hello friends, Bob Barker here, reminding you to help control the puck population—have your defensemen spayed or neutered.

Now let's talk defense—and I’m not talking about blocking the Showcase Showdown with your shopping cart. I’m talking web gems, leather flashes, and gold-glove grabs that bring the crowd to its feet!

These gentlemen didn’t win a new car, but they did win something just as prized in the Eastern Conference... a Great Glove Award! What does it take? Soft hands, quick feet, guts, glory—and yes, the occasional dive into the photographers' pit!

So, without further ado, let’s meet this year's All-Defense Team—each one a showcase of style, precision, and dazzling defensive drama!

🎯 Pitcher – Carlos Guzman, Columbus Blue Jackets
This southpaw fields his position like he's playing hot potato with dynamite. Picks off runners, gloves comebackers, and never flinches. Carlos, the mound is yours!

🎙️ Catcher – Kenny Bania, Boston Bruins
He’s gold, Jerry—GOLD! With hands like bear traps and a pop time that could beat a cheetah to second base, Kenny shut down the run game and lit up the locker room.

🏆 First Baseman – Jorge Baca, Florida Panthers
Stretching like a yogi, scooping like a DQ worker in July, Jorge turned would-be errors into outs—and made it look easy.

💪 Second Baseman – Tim Whatley, Washington Capitals
A dentist by name, but a glove magician by trade. Range for days, turns double plays smoother than a Plinko chip down the center slot.

🧱 Third Baseman – Jim Brenton, Long Island Islanders
They don’t call it the hot corner for nothing—and Jim handled it with all the cool of a seasoned Barker's Beauties assistant. Quick hands, quicker reactions!

🕴️ Shortstop – Jack Klompus, New Jersey Devils
With reflexes sharper than a Showcase contestant’s bid, Jack took away more hits than the IRS in April. From backhand stabs to leaping throws—he did it all.

🚀 Left Field – Lance Clark, Long Island Islanders
He patrolled the line like a hawk on patrol. Diving grabs, over-the-wall robberies, and fearless hustle made Lance a nightly highlight reel.

🧭 Center Field – Baha Duqaq, Tampa Bay Lightning
If a ball went up, Baha came down with it. Covers more ground than the Big Wheel, and makes catches you have to see to believe!

🎯 Right Field – Sean Couturier, Philadelphia Flyers
Cannon for an arm, GPS for tracking liners, and a glove that swallowed fly balls whole—Sean brought the heat every night on defense.

And there you have it, folks! This elite nine gave us thrills, chills, and the sweet, sweet sound of leather popping against cowhide.

Remember, in this game—just like on our show—you don’t always need the flashiest gear to win. Sometimes, all it takes is heart, hustle, and the will to make a play.

Until next time, folks—stay safe, stay sharp, and always round down on your Showcase bid! 💰⚾

This is Bob Barker, signing off.

07-29-2025, 07:15 AM	#2690
jg2977 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 24,482	2002 Eastern Conference Gold Gloves 🎉 "Come on down, you're the next winner of the Great Glove Award!" 🎉 Hello friends, Bob Barker here, reminding you to help control the puck population—have your defensemen spayed or neutered. Now let's talk defense—and I’m not talking about blocking the Showcase Showdown with your shopping cart. I’m talking web gems, leather flashes, and gold-glove grabs that bring the crowd to its feet! These gentlemen didn’t win a new car, but they did win something just as prized in the Eastern Conference... a Great Glove Award! What does it take? Soft hands, quick feet, guts, glory—and yes, the occasional dive into the photographers' pit! So, without further ado, let’s meet this year's All-Defense Team—each one a showcase of style, precision, and dazzling defensive drama! 🎯 Pitcher – Carlos Guzman, Columbus Blue Jackets This southpaw fields his position like he's playing hot potato with dynamite. Picks off runners, gloves comebackers, and never flinches. Carlos, the mound is yours! 🎙️ Catcher – Kenny Bania, Boston Bruins He’s gold, Jerry—GOLD! With hands like bear traps and a pop time that could beat a cheetah to second base, Kenny shut down the run game and lit up the locker room. 🏆 First Baseman – Jorge Baca, Florida Panthers Stretching like a yogi, scooping like a DQ worker in July, Jorge turned would-be errors into outs—and made it look easy. 💪 Second Baseman – Tim Whatley, Washington Capitals A dentist by name, but a glove magician by trade. Range for days, turns double plays smoother than a Plinko chip down the center slot. 🧱 Third Baseman – Jim Brenton, Long Island Islanders They don’t call it the hot corner for nothing—and Jim handled it with all the cool of a seasoned Barker's Beauties assistant. Quick hands, quicker reactions! 🕴️ Shortstop – Jack Klompus, New Jersey Devils With reflexes sharper than a Showcase contestant’s bid, Jack took away more hits than the IRS in April. From backhand stabs to leaping throws—he did it all. 🚀 Left Field – Lance Clark, Long Island Islanders He patrolled the line like a hawk on patrol. Diving grabs, over-the-wall robberies, and fearless hustle made Lance a nightly highlight reel. 🧭 Center Field – Baha Duqaq, Tampa Bay Lightning If a ball went up, Baha came down with it. Covers more ground than the Big Wheel, and makes catches you have to see to believe! 🎯 Right Field – Sean Couturier, Philadelphia Flyers Cannon for an arm, GPS for tracking liners, and a glove that swallowed fly balls whole—Sean brought the heat every night on defense. And there you have it, folks! This elite nine gave us thrills, chills, and the sweet, sweet sound of leather popping against cowhide. Remember, in this game—just like on our show—you don’t always need the flashiest gear to win. Sometimes, all it takes is heart, hustle, and the will to make a play. Until next time, folks—stay safe, stay sharp, and always round down on your Showcase bid! 💰⚾ This is Bob Barker, signing off.