The juxtaposition is intentional. A once-powerful slugger (& well paid) now seen as a sad, sympathetic figure for his immense struggles & the crowd is supportive. Baseball is essentially a kids' game & the kid is struggling mightily. The team will get ice cream if they win. ⚾️ https://t.co/yJTHlS41mA

— Mark Viviano (@MarkWJZ) April 9, 2019