John Patterson retires
Well, we never actually saw him in Arlington. But the slight possibility of him joining the Rangers was fun while it lasted.
about 3 years ago
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Why?
That’s right about when most women do…
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
I dunno if I would've called it fun
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
Bummer for that dude
I wonder how his health benefits will play out in the future with that bum arm from baseball.
"You taste like a burger. I don't like you anymore."
He made over $8 million...
…in his baseball career…
I suspect that health insurance going forward isn’t that big of an issue.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 7, 2009 7:17 PM CST up reply actions
He's got a family to feed.
"A ~.650 OPS from a COF should get you deported, not traded for."
- The Huntressatron
by inactive lsb user on Jan 7, 2009 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
I always cringe a little
When a skilled athlete has to hang it up and retire. But kudos for recognizing “that’s it” and moving on to what’s next. Better than struggling against odds so long you never see the finish line.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Jan 8, 2009 1:17 AM CST reply actions
That is a very interesting point that gave me pause...
I miss 1989. I miss 1996. Please make me miss another season in 2008.
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