tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061800788985767182.post437631646353055655..comments2024-02-17T06:52:03.732-06:00Comments on Texas Rangers Cards: Heartache.Spiffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614196449493651457noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061800788985767182.post-17677428896009091002009-11-13T00:56:24.359-06:002009-11-13T00:56:24.359-06:00Pudge was always a great competitor. He was the ki...Pudge was always a great competitor. He was the kind of guy you loved to have on your team and hated to be against you. He seemed to love tormenting the Yankees.Francishttp://bingo.ladbrokes.com/ennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061800788985767182.post-16891297536344284822009-03-25T23:10:00.000-05:002009-03-25T23:10:00.000-05:00Well, you know that Pudge is one of my all time fa...Well, you know that Pudge is one of my all time favorites and I too have concern about Pudge and steroids. In my head I feel like the odds are he cheated, in my heart I want to trust him. Until there is more proof I will continue to collect Pudge. I respect your position and don't blame you for changing your collecting habits.<BR/><BR/>Another of my favorites is Roger Clemens. This one has really hurt. I haven't bought a Clemens card in months and I don't intend to anytime soon. I would feel totally different about Roger if he hadn't so emphatically denied ever using and suing his accuser. If he had come out and apologized and explained why I would probably still be buying Clemens today.<BR/><BR/>And night owl, I have wondered often since this all started getting ugly why I just didn't stick to collecting sets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061800788985767182.post-41054070146548413032009-03-24T22:21:00.000-05:002009-03-24T22:21:00.000-05:00Just to clarify a few points:1. I haven't put all ...Just to clarify a few points:<BR/>1. I haven't put all of my effort into Pudge, just a lot. My Rangers collection is much more complete.<BR/><BR/>2. I agree that often those who really want to win are the ones who end up cheating. Still a letdown though.<BR/><BR/>3. While I am disappointed that Ivan apparently cheated I am more disappointed about what he has done after. No admittal, no apology, just a weak dodge of the question.<BR/><BR/>Having said all of that, I appreciate everyone's comments and feedback. It is interesting to read the different opinions and views.Spiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614196449493651457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061800788985767182.post-73050532270975873052009-03-24T11:50:00.000-05:002009-03-24T11:50:00.000-05:00To me, the question that has to be answered is thi...To me, the question that has to be answered is this: what did he do AFTER? Let's say he used. let's say he quit using. Let's say he comes out and becomes a voice for 'righting a wrong' and in the name of prevention.<BR/><BR/>To me, that's one of the best things any of the players can do. Everyone makes mistakes, for a whole lot of reasons. But, what becomes the measure of a man is what he does AFTER.<BR/><BR/>There is a lesson in here for your son. He can still wear the hat backward, he can still 'be like pudge' without falling victim to the same things pudge did.<BR/><BR/>Look at players that have had affairs (or alleged ones) who are still regarded as the best. Yes, I know, an affair does not give one an advantage on the field, but it is still a character flaw, a wrong done.<BR/><BR/>Keep watching, keep following your favorite player. Wait until you see what he does AFTER before giving up.--Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03884046413767054746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061800788985767182.post-88227147869440704382009-03-24T01:31:00.001-05:002009-03-24T01:31:00.001-05:00All the PED suspicions has tarnished perceptions o...All the PED suspicions has tarnished perceptions of particular players' careers and really it is difficult to make a judgement on whether you choose to continue to support the player as a fan. <BR/><BR/>However, the bitter [failed] celebrity boxer has seems to be right on all accounts, right down to the other Rodriguez he knows.<BR/><BR/>I think it was all about the culture and how it was more prevalent to try and gain an edge, whether it was for strength to hit more home runs or for enduring a 162 game season.<BR/><BR/>I almost want to excuse personal favorites with the cliche:<BR/><BR/>"If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061800788985767182.post-68841262063431834422009-03-24T01:31:00.000-05:002009-03-24T01:31:00.000-05:00I think this is why I am not a player collector.To...I think this is why I am not a player collector.<BR/><BR/>To invest so much in one particular player only to see him let you down is depressing. I fully realize everyone is human and subject to mistakes and failings, but, to me, putting all your effort into one player implies that he's above all that, that he's to be put on some sort of pinnacle, something that probably no one deserves.<BR/><BR/>That is obviously just my opinion.night owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11673973790245316059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6061800788985767182.post-89605187597561214302009-03-23T21:04:00.000-05:002009-03-23T21:04:00.000-05:00Reading this made me sad. It's tough having to dou...Reading this made me sad. It's tough having to doubt whether your favorite player was as legitimate as you hope. Hopefully, Ivan will come out soon and say "No way! Test me!"RWHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09246897906768866514noreply@blogger.com