04-20-2010, 05:09 PM
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Well, there's massive public humiliation and the loss of about $120,000. That's <i>something</i>, right?
And that's massive, internationally known humiliation. And a scarlet letter for the rest of his career. And a great big invitation to be mocked, ridiculed and screamed at by fans in every ballpark for the rest of his life.
I know that most of these guys have low IQ's, but you'd think they'd fathom this kind of thing. Maybe not.
Well, there's massive public humiliation and the loss of about $120,000. That's <i>something</i>, right?
And that's massive, internationally known humiliation. And a scarlet letter for the rest of his career. And a great big invitation to be mocked, ridiculed and screamed at by fans in every ballpark for the rest of his life.
I know that most of these guys have low IQ's, but you'd think they'd fathom this kind of thing. Maybe not.
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