The five stages of baseball grief

Mighty Ryan has struck out

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Denial: "Why are the Giants celebrating on our field?"

Anger: "I'm not watching another minute of this!"

Bargaining: "C'mon, that last pitch was low . . . Give Howard another chance!"

Depression: "The Phillies' season is over. Why go on?"

Acceptance:
"At least the Yankees blew it, too."


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