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When a finely tuned professional athlete like Sidney Ponson arrives at camp in peak physical condition, can Opening Day be far away?

Hard to believe this disciplined, conscientious workaholic never lived up to his promise. Surprisingly, ESPN's Jerry Crasnick named Ponson the Least Valuable Pitcher of the 2000's. And some of you complain about the lack of national recognition around here...

He's on Facebook, ladies!

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NewMarketSean Hangout Grand Counsel

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The fat isn't what knocked him out of pro ball (just ask David Wells); the arm injuries did. I understand being disappointed in Sir Sidney--I certainly am--but the piling on that goes on around here with him is old and unnecessary.

Actually it was his attitude. He didn't care about baseball as much as he did drinking and partying.

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Neither did Wells: it's simply that he was born with a rubber arm and Ponson wasn't.
Not true about Wells. He cared about baseball as least as much as he did about drinking and partying. It meant a lot to him to be pitching for the Yankees, and he was an avid fan of the Babe, had a lot of memorabilia etc.
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The fat isn't what knocked him out of pro ball (just ask David Wells); the arm injuries did. I understand being disappointed in Sir Sidney--I certainly am--but the piling on that goes on around here with him is old and unnecessary.

C'mon, you don't find that photo even mildly amusing? Even Sid, with his stilted English and dumba$$ smirk would chuckle at himself there.

But since you bring it up, there is piling on that goes on at OH but I think Sidney may be farther down on that list than he deserves. I'd argue that *among players with off-field issues (real or perceived) that led to on-field failures*, he may have done the most damage to this team over the past decade/plus.

Other candidates: Matt Riley, Jay Gibbons, Scott Erickson, David Segui... ???

Honorable Mention, Best Off-Field Incident: Marty Cordova

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Actually it was his attitude. He didn't care about baseball as much as he did drinking and partying.

You have to remember that athletes are people just like you and I. Some of them dont really care or like the sport they play but they play it because they are naturally gifted.

I know from first hand experience of a professional athlete who absolutely hates playing the sport he plays but does it because he gets paid handsomely. He would much rather play video games, go out, pick up chicks, drink and do anything but play or practice the sport they play. This person is in their 30s also so its not like they are some kid who just got drafted.

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You have to remember that athletes are people just like you and I. Some of them dont really care or like the sport they play but they play it because they are naturally gifted.

I know from first hand experience of a professional athlete who absolutely hates playing the sport he plays but does it because he gets paid handsomely. He would much rather play video games, go out, pick up chicks, drink and do anything but play or practice the sport they play. This person is in their 30s also so its not like they are some kid who just got drafted.

I'd bet the majority of pro athletes would rather get drunk and nail lingerie models than ply their trade on the field. It is only a job, after all. But as with any professional, you're expected to show an appropriate level of respect to your sport, yourself, your teammates, your employer, and your customers (fans).

That's the last half naked photo of a guy I post! (This week)

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