The quote comes from Kevin Bumgarner, the father of MVP Madison:
“I tell Madison, Sometimes you’re the bug, and sometimes you’re the windshield. Sometimes you’re the pigeon, and sometimes you’re the statue.”
I couldn’t have said it better myself. Since Madbum is from North Carolina, I’m sure his father is familiar with the dubious folk wisdom about getting shat on by a bird being good luck. Not my experience, but maybe it explains Madison’s phenomenal pitching. Ya never know.
A few more pictures from SFGate after the break, I cannot help myself.
First, Beached Panda:
Finally, the amazing adventures of the Flying Panda: