http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23043275/eagle-lands-shoulder-seattle-mariners-pitcher-james-paxton

[quote]Eagle lands on Mariners' James Paxton before game

MINNEAPOLIS -- The biggest challenge for Seattle left-hander James Paxton at Minnesota's home opener came even before he started pitching on the 38-degree afternoon.

Paxton was standing alone in left field at Target Field, taking a break from his warm-up throws for the pregame ceremony Thursday. That's when a bald eagle brought in for a flight over the playing field before the national anthem apparently became confused.

Rather than soaring to the mound to reach his summoning handlers, the bird flew toward Paxton, causing the pitcher to jerk his body backward to avoid being grazed.

"I'm not gonna outrun an eagle, so just thought, we'll see what happens," Paxton said after the game.[/quote]

Could be worse. Could be Randy Johnson. ;-)

https://deadspin.com/15-years-ago-today-randy-johnson-exploded-a-bird-1766865936

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