Rules for Domonic Brown's Arrival

Written by Mike Mariano | 29 July 2010

This is something that shouldn't have to be said, but this is Philadelphia, so it must be said.  Bleacher Report has a great "Rules for Phillies Fans" article about Domonic Brown's arrival.  It's a must read to keep the kid's time with the big club in perspective.  He's the future, so we'd best not spoil him in the present.  Here are the rules, abide by them, or else:

1. Any references to Domonic Brown must be preceded or immediately followed by the descriptor “22-year old”.

Only six out of the 750 players on MLB rosters are younger than the Phillies much anticipated call-up.

2. Phillies fans may not proclaim the beginning of “The Domonic Brown era”.

If a Phillie with 548 home runs does not have an era named for him, perhaps it is premature to assign this tag (and the expectations that it carries) to a player with one career extra-base hit. And by the way, included in the rule against “era” references is an edict prohibiting anyone from designating Dom Brown as a savior

3. Fans absolutely may not boo, grumble, or otherwise voice displeasure toward Domonic Brown at any time this season.

Whether this is a two-week stay or a potential post-season call-up, the absolute longest that you would have to exercise restraint will be approximately three months. You can do it, Philly fans!

4. Do not create, or even consider any Domonic Brown Fan Groups.

There are to be no Dom’s Bombs, Brown’s Clowns, or any other groups based on first grade rhyming patterns [at this point in his young career].