BREAKING: Deshaun Watson Is Forced To Cancel His “Play Ball” Call Before Tonight’s Game 7

Game 7 hoopla:
National anthem: Cody Johnson
First pitch: Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell
Play Ball! Deshaun Watson

— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) October 30, 2019

Last night it was announced Deshaun would be handling the “Play Ball” duties for tonight’s Game 7. Which in my opinion was an awesome move by the Stros because quite frankly no one on this planet is better equipped to handle the “Play Ball” call than the actual play caller of our city.

But just a few minutes ago, this report surfaced:

Deshaun Watson won't be able to handle the "Play Ball" call before tonight's World Series game at Minute Maid Park. He had a "minor setback" in his left eye that's been swollen since the Oakland game and needs to rest it, keep it out of the lights. He'll play against the Jaguars.

— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) October 30, 2019

Obviously, it’s no shocker Deshaun hurt his eye on this play in last week’s game:

Deshaun Watson took a foot directly to the face and threw a touchdown with one eye.

Built different. (via @NFLFilms)pic.twitter.com/XNB7AfeTSv

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 28, 2019

What is shocking is the severity of the injury. That Deshaun can’t even be under the lights to yell out two words before the most imporant game in the history of Houston sports ? Damn.

But with the Game 7 just hours away now, there’s just no time to worry. This is a true next man up situation. So, who should replace him? My suggestions:

1. Hakeem Olajuwon

2. Yao Ming

3. Mattress Mack

5. Beyonce

6. Nolan Ryan

7. Roger Clemens

8. DeAndre Hopkins

Or just have Jose Altuve walk the fuck out there and do it him damn self. Power move.

Thoughts?