Ducscherer Comments

[wwharton]

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I think the real kicker is that he's a pitcher. He doesn't get to appear in every game, and even when he does it's normally only for an inning at most. I'm not saying all pitchers suffer from any sort of depression in this sense, but you'd think he'd love the game a bit more if he got to play 150 games a year, most of the innings, and do some batting, defense, and baserunning (given he had those skills). I can see where being away from family would definitely be rough for him, or any pitcher for that matter.

He's a starter... he's also been injured all year so hasn't even suited up for his new team so he should be itching to get out there, but I think that's besides the point here.

[Blzer]

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He's a starter... he's also been injured all year so hasn't even suited up for his new team so he should be itching to get out there, but I think that's besides the point here.

Ah, I guess I don't pay attention to the guy anymore because I only remember him from his spot reliefs in Oakland.

[wwharton]

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Ah, I guess I don't pay attention to the guy anymore because I only remember him from his spot reliefs in Oakland.

No worries, this interview is probably the most reason he's given anybody to pay attention to him (not bashing the guy, just saying). I hope he gets on the field at some point. Seems to be progressing.

[Jr.]

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As a burgeoning sport psychology consultant, he would be a very interesting client to work with. You don't often hear of professional athletes who don't enjoy what they do. We often think these guys are privileged to be able to "play a game" for a living. I'd be interested to know if he had any other talents growing up, or if he was able to develop in any way outside of athletics/baseball (family pressures?). I hope he's able to find his way; he seems confused about what he should be doing with his life.

[CMH]

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Completely understand him here.

I've often wondered if I'd be happy playing baseball for a living. At 29 I've already given up playing in an adult league I participated in for the past five years. I loved it for some time but now I'm just tired of that grind (and it's only on weekends!).

To do that every single day isn't very appealing to me. I imagine if I was gifted enough to have MLB talent, I'd be one of those guys seriously considering retiring early. I'm sure the money and pressure from family and my agent would keep me around, but would I be happy? Likely not.