Ah yes, The Straw that stirs the drink...
What a phenom growing up in the majors...so much fun to watch in those first few years. I loved that sweet, looping left-handed swing, and had alot of fun emulating that in the schoolyard...
When I was in high school, I went went to a Cubs Mets game on a gorgeous sunny day, sat out in the right field bleachers with a friend, and had it confirmed immedaitely what type of guy Straw was. As soon as he trotted out to take his position in right, he approached to a chorus of relatively friendly taunts. So before he turned around to face the field for the beginning fo the game, after his warm-up throws, he acknowledged us Wrigley faithful with a smile and a deliberately long grab of his crotch....ah, the memories!
still think the guy is fantastic. The choices have been often poorly made, but the effort he has put forth in getting through life is admirable.
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