Beckham and Thome Text About Deer Hunting
In the short run, and the long run, for that matter, Beckham would like to be in Happ's position on Wednesday, beginning World Series play. For now, the eighth pick overall in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft can look back with pride at his .270 average, with 14 home runs, 63 RBIs and 28 doubles in just 103 games.
He can show satisfaction for the great defensive skill exhibited at third, a position where Beckham had played just seven games at Triple-A Charlotte. And he can feel satisfaction in that his own success will benefit others in this specific instance.
"I'd be lying if I say this is the only award I want to win. Really, I want to win a World Series," Beckham said. "But this is pretty special and real special to my family. I'm very proud to be where I'm at and to start as well as I have."
Tuesday's Players Choice announcement will focus on AL and NL comeback player, with Scott Podsednik joining Aaron Hill and Russell Branyan as the three AL finalists.
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Thome is a class act.
Beckham is too, for choosing the right mentors.
If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be -- Yogi Berra
by mick10 on Oct 31, 2009 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the commentary after the column.
What a bunch of DB’s.
CAN'T GET ANY WORSE THAN THAT. THANK YOU. GOOD NIGHT. by BuehrleMan
by winningugly on Oct 31, 2009 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes I wonder if I'm the one who doesn't have reading comprehension skills.
Beckham is a big game player, Javy, Swisher, Andersen are not. We do tend to give more than we get in our trades or, pay too much. Kenny needs work on his negotiation skills more. For example, nobody wanted Thome, but we gave them the world for him. Don’t get it. We give up too much youth for underperforming, overpaid veterans in most of our trades. Oh yea, and bring back Dye.
EVERYBODY PICK US FOR 3RD OR 4TH SO I DINK WE DOIN POOTY GOO
Sox Machine
by Sox Machine on Oct 31, 2009 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,I felt like I'd imbibed a couple bottles of wine after reading that one.
CAN'T GET ANY WORSE THAN THAT. THANK YOU. GOOD NIGHT. by BuehrleMan
by winningugly on Nov 1, 2009 6:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They oughta invite Ted Nugent to come along.
Look yonder, fellow SSSers. 2010 looms bright!
And fns. -wu
by oahu420 on Oct 31, 2009 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Young Ted.
“Wang Dang, Sweet Poontang” is one of the best song titles ever.
CAN'T GET ANY WORSE THAN THAT. THANK YOU. GOOD NIGHT. by BuehrleMan
by winningugly on Nov 1, 2009 6:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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