I was watching the game...and while I pull for the Pads when they aren't playing Atlanta (I have too now that I live in SD), I was hoping he would go deep. It's a great story. I had this guy in a draft league back in '99 as a pitcher, held onto him for several years while he was a minor leaguer trying to make it as an OF, and eventually had to let him go.
Whats the latest on Rick Ankiel?
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Re: Whats the latest on Rick Ankiel?
I was watching the game...and while I pull for the Pads when they aren't playing Atlanta (I have too now that I live in SD), I was hoping he would go deep. It's a great story. I had this guy in a draft league back in '99 as a pitcher, held onto him for several years while he was a minor leaguer trying to make it as an OF, and eventually had to let him go."People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby -
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Wow, hopefully you guys will understand. I went to a bar for happy hour with a friend of mine and stuck around to watch the game in hopes of seeing Rick start. Well, he goes 0-3 and I'm feeling bad for the guy. Fourth at bat comes around, no one is really paying attention, and I watch him hit that ball into the right field stands...I start clapping and screaming like the Cards just won the World Series again. Any guy who ever had a dream of playing in the majors has to root for this guy. What a wonderful story, especially in such a forgettable year for the Cardinals. Welcome back Rick!Comment
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Re: Whats the latest on Rick Ankiel?
Wow, hopefully you guys will understand. I went to a bar for happy hour with a friend of mine and stuck around to watch the game in hopes of seeing Rick start. Well, he goes 0-3 and I'm feeling bad for the guy. Fourth at bat comes around, no one is really paying attention, and I watch him hit that ball into the right field stands...I start clapping and screaming like the Cards just won the World Series again. Any guy who ever had a dream of playing in the majors has to root for this guy. What a wonderful story, especially in such a forgettable year for the Cardinals. Welcome back Rick!
I rarely get excited to the point I'm actually jumping around and yelling at the television but this was just one of those times it was just like a natural reaction, only other times I can recall doing anything like that recently was when Illinois made their big comeback against Arizona in the Elite 8 in 2005, and then when the Cardinals won the World Series last year, takes a lot to get me to that level of excitement and Ankiels HR did it.Last edited by IlliniM1ke; 08-10-2007, 12:20 AM.Favorite Teams:
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This is the stuff movies are made of. I really hope he sticks around in the Majors as a productive OFer as it would really validate all the hard work that he's done since flaming out as a pitcher.Member of the Official OS Bills Backers Club
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Originally posted by billmaticRadman is more like the ******** homeless man's version of Okur.Comment
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Scott came to team officials asking for help for substance abuse. No details were given as to what the substances were and it would not be fair to speculate. Possible he could rejoin the team this year, but not likely IMO. He will be going to an undisclosed location for rehab.S.O.S Crew
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This might be the one highlight in such a lackluster season for the Cards.
I think the only time I've ever seen Tony LaRussa smile, was when Rick hit that home run.
I've always liked Rick. He is just such a great athlete. I can't imagine how much work it took, both physically and mentally to come back from such a tragic experience he had in the playoffs all those years ago, and then battling injuries a few years ago.
I have so much respect for Rick, and I hope he becomes a star.
Watch out in a few years. The Cardinals are going to have a killer outfield. Duncan, Ankiel, and hopefully Rasmus.Comment
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heard he did hit the hr on the way home from work on the radio.. Nice to see him comeback from his previous time (watching him pitch against the Mets in the playoffs was sad stuff).. but this is what baseball is about - second chances..
This year it has been Hamilton & now Ankiel.. hope he sticks around..Comment
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Re: Whats the latest on Rick Ankiel?
Scott came to team officials asking for help for substance abuse. No details were given as to what the substances were and it would not be fair to speculate. Possible he could rejoin the team this year, but not likely IMO. He will be going to an undisclosed location for rehab.Comment
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Good stuff, I just watched the replay on mlb.tv... You can't help but feel good for the dude.Comment
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actually, he looks like he will have to stay as he is out of options now..Comment
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