This Doesn't Do Much for the "Stupid Jock" Stereotype
We've all met them. We've all known them. You may even be one of them. You know the type. Sure, he may be able to throw a 50 yard pass, dunk without barely jumping, or throw a 100 mph fastball; but the knucklehead can't spell cat without being spotted the C and A.
And we've all heard of these morons who end up on the DL for doing something stupid. Last year it was David Wells (now of my beloved BoSox) who tripped over a bar stool in his house. Well, now there are two more to add to the Hall of Pain.
Within a week of each other, Oliver Perez of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers each pulled a move that'll give them a chance to check out the team trainer's office. Perez kicked a laundry cart in the clubhouse and Rogers punched a water cooler. Both actions resulted in a broken bone and plenty of extra time to think about their actions.
As for why these pitchers acted out...the laundry cart went 2 for 4, 1 HR, 3 RBI and the cooler went 3 for 4, 2 2B, 4 RBI.
posted by death commish at 7:05 PM
1 Comments:
Teri,
Doug and I love that you've set this up. We enjoy hearing your take on things. We look forward to seeing you and Liz later this year.
As to your latest topic, maybe they should put specific financial incentives in these guys' contracts for injury free time or put in a stupidity clause. I forget what state has it, but such a thing exists for people who drive their cars into water covered roads and then have to be rescued.
Kim T.
6/30/2005 10:14 AM
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