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Originally Posted by D. Bergin
Lastly, please name one veteran player who voluntarily took himself out of the line-up or moved himself down in the order. I saw Ripken bagged on for this same thing all the time at the end of his career, but all either guy did was act like a pro and do what came naturally to them until they could no longer do it. The mentality that helped them succeed in their younger years, is the same mentality that makes them continue to plug away, even after their skills have eroded.
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I'm in the minority who thought Ripken's whole streak was just a contrived and selfish thing (at least towards the end).
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