
The Chirp
This is The Chirp, your all-inclusive look at the best observations, jokes and photos that athletes have recently shared on social media. Because while not every story can be told in 140 characters… some can:
Marlins pitcher Andrew Heaney on being traded to the Dodgers:
Crazy day! Wanna thank the @Marlins for drafting me and giving me an opportunity in the big leagues. Gonna miss fans, teammates, & coaches.
— Andrew Heaney (@Heandog8) December 11, 2014
…and on being traded to the Angels shortly after:
Well, @Dodgers we had a good run! Great to be a part of such a storied franchise. #thanksforthememories
— Andrew Heaney (@Heandog8) December 11, 2014
Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis on Dee Gordon‘s trade to the Marlins:
When your son tells you someone else is his favorite player, it's usually sad. Not in this case. Thanks @FlashGJr pic.twitter.com/2y0xB7wdlB
— AJ Ellis (@AJEllis17) December 11, 2014
Rams defensive end Chris Long on holiday partying:
“When that fine chick from HR walks into the holiday party” pic.twitter.com/Kmiy3afjmB
- Christopher Long (@JOEL9ONE) December 11
Former NBA player Metta World Peaceshowing remarkable restraint:
I have a great joke. But I am afraid people might not take it as a joke. So I won’t say anything
- mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) D
Rams running backIsaiah Peadon lacking restraint:
Walk in with no intentions, leave out with new shoes ? #sneakerhead
— Isaiah Pead (@iPead) December 10, 2014
NBA Illustrator-in-ChiefRobin Lopezis still at it:
Also showin love to @pistonshooper for #WCW because, well, somebody has to #PrettyBoy #ISeeYourPonyTail pic.twitter.com/wAihY6pdPv
— Robin Lopez (@rolopez42) December 10, 2014
Inspired by Winona Ryder today for #WCW. The second piece is based off #EdwardScissorhands because it's awesome. pic.twitter.com/LDexF7yT8T
— Robin Lopez (@rolopez42) December 10, 2014
UFC lightweight Mitch Clarkeon connecting with his music:
Oh Hootie, you understand me. Not like the rest of the Blowfish.
— Mitch Clarke (@MitchClarkeMMA) December 10, 2014
Women’s U.S. soccer forward Sydney Lerouxon her game face:
Game faces with @kohara19. #USAvCHN under the Brasilian lights. #USWNT #meanmugs pic.twitter.com/XjSwo9sf0Z
— Sydney Leroux Dwyer (@sydneyleroux) December 10, 2014
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnsonon taking selfies to the next level:
This selfie stick is dope, now if I can find a drone to go with it I'll be set...
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) December 10, 2014
Former MLB pitcher Dirk Hayhurston the child within:
Yes!!! pic.twitter.com/ldKMIkuitb
— Dirk Hayhurst (@TheGarfoose) December 9, 2014
Olympic gymnast Jordyn Wieberon her many talents:
I have this really cool talent where I can drink a cup of coffee and then immediately take a nap ?☕️? #doubleeffect
— Jordyn Wieber (@jordyn_wieber) December 10, 2014
Panthers running back DeAngelo Williamson the parent diet:
Organic baby puffs (yum! lol) pic.twitter.com/YAqXB8tmqi
— DeAngelo Williams (@DeAngeloRB) December 11, 2014
Women’s tennis star Serena Williamson those brutal Flordia winters:
It is getting close to that time of the year for ONE day in Florida when it gets so cold I have to sleep in a onzie. It's 55 degrees now...
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) December 11, 2014
Mercury center Brittney Grineris just hangin’ out:
Just hanging around in China! What you doing? pic.twitter.com/ynv3XMOdZe
— Brittney Griner (@brittneygriner) December 10, 2014
NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sandersis Christmas shopping:
Whatever happened to Huffys? 2 or 3 grand for a bike! Santa ain't coming with this bike! Unless they got Lay away!!! pic.twitter.com/3hc19NnPjC
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) December 10, 2014
I put this on Layaway for 4 years and I will get it out 2018 before Christmas. Lol pic.twitter.com/gpMag5Xh8z
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) December 10, 2014
We asked if a unicycle was half priced! Lol @ShiloSanders #DeionsFamilyPlaybook @OWNTV pic.twitter.com/PPy023PAeO
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) December 10, 2014
Everybody 37 & over do you remember getting a Big Wheel 4 Christmas!!?. Couldn't tell us nothing especially if it had the break on the side.
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) December 10, 2014
My favorite Christmas toy of all time is the "Rockem Sockem Robot" Man they don't make toys like that no mo! #Truth pic.twitter.com/KIdurkDHYf
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) December 10, 2014