Dan Uggla: Well Paid to Well, Go Away:

[rjackson44]

Whos dan uglla ll

[itjclarke]

And give this man his ring!!

Admittedly, I really don't get with the "all hit (and all power at that), no field" type player, but this being said can't get too down on any of these guys. They're better than most/any of us could've ever dreamed to be. They're also human and susceptible to the same doubts, anxieties, downs as any normal person, and think this poor guy just ended up in a rut he could never dig out of. Part of me is happy he'll get a ring and then be able to disappear back into normal life with some nice money and a lot of great memories. Good on anyone that achieves their lifelong dream and makes a living out of it... Sports of whatever.

[Runscott]

Is the ring automatic? 0-11, rejects re-assignment to minors, becomes a free agent on August 11.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Is the ring automatic? 0-11, rejects re-assignment to minors, becomes a free agent on August 11.

Pretty sure anyone who played, and/or was on 40 man gets a ring, and then players vote on % series share for guys no longer on the team. Expect a guy like B Hicks who's power was critical in April and May would typically get much more than a guy like Uggla, but think it's totally up to the players.

[packs]

I think you're right: anyone who was on the 40 man roster during the season receives a ring.

[CMIZ5290]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

Pretty sure anyone who played, and/or was on 40 man gets a ring, and then players vote on % series share for guys no longer on the team. Expect a guy like B Hicks who's power was critical in April and May would typically get much more than a guy like Uggla, but think it's totally up to the players.

If that is not the most pathetic thing I have ever heard, I really don't know what is....Dan Suckla (I mean Uggla) with a World Series ring? What's wrong with that picture??

[clydepepper]

Hey, Little Leaguers get Participation Trophies too.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

And give this man his ring!!

Admittedly, I really don't get with the "all hit (and all power at that), no field" type player, but this being said can't get too down on any of these guys. They're better than most/any of us could've ever dreamed to be. They're also human and susceptible to the same doubts, anxieties, downs as any normal person, and think this poor guy just ended up in a rut he could never dig out of. Part of me is happy he'll get a ring and then be able to disappear back into normal life with some nice money and a lot of great memories. Good on anyone that achieves their lifelong dream and makes a living out of it... Sports of whatever.

Most people forget how much talent it takes to be a "shitty" professional athlete.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

Most people forget how much talent it takes to be a "shitty" professional athlete.

Absolutely, 100% true statement