02-25-2009, 01:22 AM
Is this a good place to bring up the fact that me and a few others on this site were adamant about drafting Weiters instead of Vitters?
This is one of the many times where I scoff at the notion that one of us "could <i>never</i> handle being a GM."
My take on this has zero to do with hindsight being 20/20. AT THE TIME it seemed absurd to pass up a college player who hit a ton and was an outstanding defensive catcher. And of course, he went to the O's with the very next pick.
Hey, I'll love it if Vitters ever makes it to the Bigs. I'd love it even more if he eventually, in 2015 or so, plays at an All-Star level. But, shit.
This is one of the many times where I scoff at the notion that one of us "could <i>never</i> handle being a GM."
My take on this has zero to do with hindsight being 20/20. AT THE TIME it seemed absurd to pass up a college player who hit a ton and was an outstanding defensive catcher. And of course, he went to the O's with the very next pick.
Hey, I'll love it if Vitters ever makes it to the Bigs. I'd love it even more if he eventually, in 2015 or so, plays at an All-Star level. But, shit.
There's nothing better than to realize that the good things about youth don't end with youth itself. It's a matter of realizing that life can be renewed every day you get out of bed without baggage. It's tough to get there, but it's better than the dark thoughts. -Lance