Big League Tweeting

Freelance work is inherently unstable. I'm experiencing this now as my two-year stint at a travel magazine is about to conclude this month. In my job hunt, I came across a position for a social media editor for MLB.com that, as part of the application, provided a list of eight sample headlines (not pertaining to baseball) and asked applicants to provide the responses they'd write if they were posting on Twitter for MLB.com.

While I've been on Twitter Since October '09 (@J_DiNunz) I only ever posted links to my published stories, like the weekly clips I write for ESPN.com. But last week, I decided to have some fun, donating my unsolicited commentary to the NHL Playoffs tweet-a-thon. My sorry number of followers has increased modestly since Wednesday.

I unfortunately just found this job last night, although it's been on MLB.com for nearly two weeks. So, despite the minimal likelihood that I'll get called about this job, I felt in good enough tweeting-form to at least catch eye. I could be absolutely wrong. Still, I gave it a go--and below are the headlines with my replies underneath.
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TWITTER HEADLINES

Handle: @J_DiNunz

1. Carlos Beltran exits game with bruised knee

Late inning injury sends Mets’ Beltran to DL, knee brace to minors

2. Charlie Sheen is arrested for jaywalking

Charlie Sheen found guilty, is sentenced to another season of 2 & a ½ men

3. Yankees, Zack Greinke agree to four-year deal

4-yr deal for lovable Greinke ensures slightly less Evil Empire

4. Kate Plus Eight is will run for another season

Kate plus 8 minus Jon eye return to your living room

5. Baseball celebrates Jackie Robinson Day

MLB players wearing #42 in warm-ups to honor integration legend; Mo Rivera forgets to change jersey

6. NFL lockout ends

NFLPA & owners reach deal to remain wealthy

7. 10% off all MLB.com shop items.

Tough economy no match for 10% discount on MLB.com shop items

8. Donald Trump officially running for president

Trump makes 2012 bid official as casting begins for ‘Congressional Apprentice’