Tagged: World Series
#Twinterview with @jonjayU
Our second #Twinterview is in the books and was quite a success! Thanks to @jonjayU for helping us out! If anyone missed it, here’s what went down:
@memphisredbirds: Alright everyone, let’s get this #Twinterview started! @jonjayU, are you ready for this?
@jonjayU: let’s do it!
@memphisredbirds: Great! In 140 characters describe your World Series experience. #Twinterview
@jonjayU: it was incredible especially the series we had. I remember watching World Series in the past and dreaming of playing in one.
@memphisredbirds: Do you consider winning the World Series the most exciting thing you have done in life thus far? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: in the sports aspect of my life it is definitely number one
@memphisredbirds: How did you feel once that last out had been made in game 7 of the World Series? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: it was crazy I remember running over to Craig and just yelling because we were so fired up
@memphisredbirds: When did it hit you that you were a major leaguer? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: the day I got called up from Memphis I got to pinch hit for Carp against Hudson when I was standing on deck it hit me
@memphisredbirds: What are you looking forward to in the 2012 season? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: I can’t wait to be around my teammates and trying to do the same exact thing we did last year, win!
@memphisredbirds: What made you want to become a baseball player? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: since I can remember I always loved baseball it’s always been the one sport I have always enjoyed the most
@memphisredbirds: Which minor leaguers do you think fans should keep their eye out for in the #StLCards farm system? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: I think Ryan Jackson is a sleeper
@memphisredbirds: What’s one thing you learned in the minors that has helped you in the majors? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: I’ve learned how to deal with different circumstances and still be able to perform: long bus rides, 5am flights, eating bad
@memphisredbirds: Also, what adjustments did you have to make going from the Redbirds to the Cardinals? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: every level in the minors Ieagues I had to make an adjustment from Memphis to St Louis the speed of the game is faster.
@memphisredbirds: And what do you miss most about Memphis? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: I miss the good Memphis barbecue And my Huey’s burgers
@memphisredbirds: What were your parting words for Tony La Russa? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: It was a shocker. I thanked him for helping me in my career, he is an incredible manager.
@memphisredbirds: Thoughts on Matheny taking over for TLR? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: I’m excited, I think he is going to a great job we have a good group of core guys
@memphisredbirds: Ok, so we’re all wondering: what’s the status of your fro right now? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: haha I tweeted a pic last week but here’s another one lockerz.com/s/161158736
@memphisredbirds: It’s all gone! Will it make another appearance next season? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: maybe we’ll see how I’m feeling
@memphisredbirds: Haha, ok. You always seem to be chewing on gum during games… do you have a favorite flavor? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: haha I just stick with the original flavor I like the big league chew grape
@memphisredbirds: Ah, ‘Ground Ball’ Grape, nice choice. Who have people said you look like? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: I’m not really sure I say I look like a young fresh prince of Bel Aire Will Smith haha
@memphisredbirds: Yea, we’ll give it to you! If you weren’t in baseball, what would you be doing? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: involved in some Type of Business probably be an entrepreneur
@memphisredbirds: Now, you are known for your large shoe collection. What’s your favorite pair? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: I’m not sure prob my lebron 8’s South Beaches and All the 11 Jordans
@memphisredbirds: We see that you, @DanielDescalso and @dfreese23 all say #ouef on twitter, are you allowed to tell us what that means? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: sorry thats secret society
@memphisredbirds: I guess we’ll have to respect that. What is your favorite thing about being a part of the Cardinals organization? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: The Tradition
@memphisredbirds: Which Cardinals player have you learned the most from? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: it’s funny because I think everyone has helped me at some time that’s the great thing about our team we are all close
@memphisredbirds: Tell us one thing about you that the fans don’t already know. #Twintervie
@jonjayU: that if i didn’t play baseball all year in high school I would have played soccer
@memphisredbirds: Wow, very interesting. What are your words to live by? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: trust in God
@memphisredbirds: You’ve made it to the majors, played in the WS, what’s your ultimate goal now as a baseball player? #Twinterview
@jonjayU: be fortunate enough to win another ring
@memphisredbirds: Always good. That’s all from us in Memphis, thanks 4 participating in our 2nd #Twinterview. Good luck in StL, we’re rooting for ya!
@jonjayU: thanks you and everyone for your questions
So it looks like #oeuf will remain a mystery to fans, but you can’t blame us for trying to find out!
Because both #Twinterviews went as well as they did, a few more are in the works to be scheduled soon. Leave us a comment here about who you think our next #Twinterview should be with! And of course, follow us! @memphisredbirds