Adenhart (Angels) Killed after game in wreck

[Tarver]

Did anyone see Boras' reaction at the press conference where he was crying? I don't think I'm buying his performance

 

A wannabe Jerry Maguire moment if I've ever seen one. I don't think Boras could give you a handshake without running an ROI analysis beforehand.

[SouthSideRyan]

If I'm a selfish bastard and habitual offender for thinking I can handle 1 beer without being impaired at 6'3, 205 then so be it.

 

As long as you are cool with it, I guess we can agree.

 

You've gotta be kidding me. 1 beer on a 6'3, 205 frame doesn't impair anything.

[Sosa21MVP]

Did anyone see Boras' reaction at the press conference where he was crying? I don't think I'm buying his performance

 

I didn't buy it either.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

If I'm a selfish bastard and habitual offender for thinking I can handle 1 beer without being impaired at 6'3, 205 then so be it.

 

As long as you are cool with it, I guess we can agree.

 

You've gotta be kidding me. 1 beer on a 6'3, 205 frame doesn't impair anything.

 

Then it won't get you anywhere near the limit, so what's the problem?

 

"But after using a sample breathalyzer, I am sure there have been many times where I unwittingly drove right around a .08-.10"

 

=

 

Bad person.

[Guest]

Did anyone see Boras' reaction at the press conference where he was crying? I don't think I'm buying his performance

 

Boras was crying because of the 9 figure contract Adenhart will now never sign.

[SouthSideRyan]

And I thought I was cynical.

 

This is a kid that Boras knew since he was 17-18 years old, he watched him grow up, mature, and reach the majors, and now he's seen that all taken away from him. He's not a soulless emotionless droid, he's a human being.

[badnews]

I remember I used to use Adenhart as an example of how the Cubs should spend their bonus money (instead of Huseby). Geez. 22 and gone. That's crazy. He really had something special.

[Tarver]

And I thought I was cynical.

 

This is a kid that Boras knew since he was 17-18 years old, he watched him grow up, mature, and reach the majors, and now he's seen that all taken away from him. He's not a soulless emotionless droid, he's a human being.

 

Please. You've never known anyone who sees everything through the prism of personal income? This country's full of them. It doesn't necessarily make him soulless, and I'm sure he felt some grief, but let's not pretend there was no calculation on his part.

[jersey cubs fan]

And I thought I was cynical.

 

This is a kid that Boras knew since he was 17-18 years old, he watched him grow up, mature, and reach the majors, and now he's seen that all taken away from him. He's not a soulless emotionless droid, he's a human being.

 

Please. You've never known anyone who sees everything through the prism of personal income? This country's full of them. It doesn't necessarily make him soulless, and I'm sure he felt some grief, but let's not pretend there was no calculation on his part.

 

My first thought was it was Boras acting, but I really think it was genuine.

[jersey cubs fan]

http://deadspin.com/5207012/the-world-didnt-just-lose-nick-adenhart-yesterday

 

The other victims.

[Tracer Bullet]

Maybe judgmental, but that's one of the side-effects of being right).

 

being right is clearly not a prerequisite to being judgmental.

[SouthSideRyan]

And I thought I was cynical.

 

This is a kid that Boras knew since he was 17-18 years old, he watched him grow up, mature, and reach the majors, and now he's seen that all taken away from him. He's not a soulless emotionless droid, he's a human being.

 

Please. You've never known anyone who sees everything through the prism of personal income? This country's full of them. It doesn't necessarily make him soulless, and I'm sure he felt some grief, but let's not pretend there was no calculation on his part.

 

And you've never known anyone who can be a calculating, manipulative individual in his professional life, but a caring compassionate individual outside the office? People are assuming Boras put on a show because he makes a lot of money.

[shnsajax]

And I thought I was cynical.

 

This is a kid that Boras knew since he was 17-18 years old, he watched him grow up, mature, and reach the majors, and now he's seen that all taken away from him. He's not a soulless emotionless droid, he's a human being.

 

Please. You've never known anyone who sees everything through the prism of personal income? This country's full of them. It doesn't necessarily make him soulless, and I'm sure he felt some grief, but let's not pretend there was no calculation on his part.

 

This is also taken with the assumption that you actually know Boras and what he is like. Boras doesn't have the best image, but your are also talking about the tragic death of a kid. The fact that you can make this sure of a judgment on someone you don't know shows your character as well. If the story of Adenhart can bring people who never knew him to tears, I am pretty sure it can his agent as well.

[slieb85]

And I thought I was cynical.

 

This is a kid that Boras knew since he was 17-18 years old, he watched him grow up, mature, and reach the majors, and now he's seen that all taken away from him. He's not a soulless emotionless droid, he's a human being.

 

Please. You've never known anyone who sees everything through the prism of personal income? This country's full of them. It doesn't necessarily make him soulless, and I'm sure he felt some grief, but let's not pretend there was no calculation on his part.

 

This is also taken with the assumption that you actually know Boras and what he is like. Boras doesn't have the best image, but your are also talking about the tragic death of a kid. The fact that you can make this sure of a judgment on someone you don't know shows your character as well. If the story of Adenhart can bring people who never knew him to tears, I am pretty sure it can his agent as well.

 

 

That is my argument as well. I have never even cried at a movie, and don't have any person connection to Nick Adenhart, (except that I saw him pitch once in CR), and I seriously broke down today listening to Hannah Storm on ESPN talk about Nick's dad. I'm pretty sure no matter how big of a monster Boras is as an agent, he probably is hurting pretty bad as a person right about now.

[chuckywang]

Apparently, ESPN running a NASCAR promo with drivers talking about the thrill of the crash immediately after breaking the Adenhart news isn't insulting enough.

 

Yesterday, they posed this question to the Sportsnation:

 

http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/deadspin/2009/04/espnpoll01.jpg

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Well, don't they have like 3 starters on the DL?

[BCVM22]

Well, don't they have like 3 starters on the DL?

 

Sure do - Lackey, Santana and Escobar. The poll was likely just another unfortunate coincidence of pre-programmed media.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Maybe judgmental, but that's one of the side-effects of being right).

 

being right is clearly not a prerequisite to being judgmental.

 

Yeah, you wouldn't believe how many people try to get all judgmental on me, despite the fact that I'm clearly right. Crazies, all of them.

[Derwood]

I think there should absolutely be mandatory minimum sentencing for alcohol/drug related traffic violations if your BAL is above a certain level (not .08). I'm tired of seeing drunk drivers kill pedestrians and get out of jail after just a couple of years.

 

If you make the penalties extreme for the violations, you'll make people think twice about doing it. There are some European countries where DUI convictions are several years in jail. Would you risk driving home "kinda buzzed" if it meant 3-5 years in prison?

[laurens]

I think there should absolutely be mandatory minimum sentencing for alcohol/drug related traffic violations if your BAL is above a certain level (not .08). I'm tired of seeing drunk drivers kill pedestrians and get out of jail after just a couple of years.

 

If you make the penalties extreme for the violations, you'll make people think twice about doing it. There are some European countries where DUI convictions are several years in jail. Would you risk driving home "kinda buzzed" if it meant 3-5 years in prison?

 

If you run over a pedestrian while driving drunk in Belgium, you can be sure you're going to prison for a few years.

[Tarver]

And I thought I was cynical.

 

This is a kid that Boras knew since he was 17-18 years old, he watched him grow up, mature, and reach the majors, and now he's seen that all taken away from him. He's not a soulless emotionless droid, he's a human being.

 

Please. You've never known anyone who sees everything through the prism of personal income? This country's full of them. It doesn't necessarily make him soulless, and I'm sure he felt some grief, but let's not pretend there was no calculation on his part.

 

This is also taken with the assumption that you actually know Boras and what he is like. Boras doesn't have the best image, but your are also talking about the tragic death of a kid. The fact that you can make this sure of a judgment on someone you don't know shows your character as well. If the story of Adenhart can bring people who never knew him to tears, I am pretty sure it can his agent as well.

 

The last thing I need is someone like you casting aspersions on my character. You think Boras is Mr. Smith, fine.

[E.J.]

Driver has been charged with 3 counts of murder. Apparently, his blood-alcohol level was 3 times the legal limit.

 

http://digg.com/d1oSOc

[OleMissCub]

Driver has been charged with 3 counts of murder. Apparently, his blood-alcohol level was 3 times the legal limit.

 

http://digg.com/d1oSOc

 

he gone

[imb]

i love driving drunk, it's like playing playstation on hard difficulty

[rocket]

i love driving drunk, it's like playing playstation on hard difficulty

 

careful, i think that's what got zz thorn banned