Rickey can speak in the first person!

Craptacular · 02-11-2003, 02:30 PM

ESPN article

Rickey Henderson showed up uninvited at an A's fan function, and expressed hisdesire to play for the A's. The most shocking part of it all????

Quote:

"I just want the opportunity to play baseball," Henderson, a free agent after playing in Boston last year, said in response to a fan's question. "I can give (the A's) anything they're looking for. They've got their starting lineup, but I can come off the bench. I can play the outfield if someone goes down. I can pinch hit. I can steal a base. I can score a run.

"There's a lot I could give. I'm educated in the game, and I could help them win."

Of course, if you saw the following quote, you'd assume it was from Rickey and not his agent.:

Quote:

Rickey's more than willing to accept a minor-league contract. If he plays his way out of the game, so be it. But the game can't turn its back on a first-ballot Hall of Famer who's undoubtedly the greatest leadoff hitter of all time.

rkmsuf · 02-11-2003, 02:30 PM

He needs a new hobby...

primelord · 02-11-2003, 02:39 PM

Rickey Henderson is easily the best leadoff hitter of all time, but he is one of those players who just doesn't know when to let go. He should have retired a few years ago and I hate to see a hall of famer walking around begging teams to let him play.

rkmsuf · 02-11-2003, 02:41 PM

It's hard to find card games outside of the clubhouse.

Malificent · 02-11-2003, 02:53 PM

I don't know, he had a .721 OPS with an 80% stealing rate last year in limited playing time. I think he'd be a good bench player for a team that has the roster spot. The man can still take a walk with the best of them.

rkmsuf · 02-11-2003, 02:56 PM

If he can't hit leadoff for the Red Sox then pack it in...

Go-Buckeyes · 02-11-2003, 03:45 PM

Rickey Henderson...the Ric Flair of baseball....

oykib · 02-11-2003, 06:53 PM

Rickey is still a better fifth outfielder than 80% of the teams in baseball have. The fact that some owners wouldn't give him a contract is absurd.

If you've got one of these crappy low-payroll teams, it's a crime against your fans not to make him a NRI. A crime.

BFleming · 02-11-2003, 08:30 PM

Cause Rickey be Rickey...

Ramzavail · 02-11-2003, 09:27 PM

I think he is the best offensive player of my lifetime.

If you look at, hits, runs, power, speed, walks, its unbelievable

and his .280 average is a little low to be the best offensive player in my lifetime, but his avg has taken a hit the last few seasons

Phoenix · 02-11-2003, 11:36 PM

Phoenix loves Rickey. This guys a freak! He's like 42-44 yrs. old or something and still all "rocked-up!" Phoenix thinks Rickey is THE MAN!

bbor · 02-11-2003, 11:40 PM

Rickey could prolly catch on in the new Canadian professional baseball league.

Phoenix · 02-11-2003, 11:42 PM

Truly the AGELESS ONE!

mrskippy · 02-12-2003, 11:41 AM

I think that Rickey will play for the A's next year, only because he knows the end is near for him. This may very well be his final season and I think it's fitting that he retire with the green and gold.

02-11-2003, 02:30 PM	#2
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	He needs a new hobby... __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

02-11-2003, 02:39 PM	#3
primelord Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	Rickey Henderson is easily the best leadoff hitter of all time, but he is one of those players who just doesn't know when to let go. He should have retired a few years ago and I hate to see a hall of famer walking around begging teams to let him play. __________________ .

02-11-2003, 02:41 PM	#4
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	It's hard to find card games outside of the clubhouse. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

02-11-2003, 02:53 PM	#5
Malificent High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Durham, NC, USA	I don't know, he had a .721 OPS with an 80% stealing rate last year in limited playing time. I think he'd be a good bench player for a team that has the roster spot. The man can still take a walk with the best of them. __________________ Check out my Flickr photos.

02-11-2003, 02:56 PM	#6
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	If he can't hit leadoff for the Red Sox then pack it in... __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

02-11-2003, 03:45 PM	#7
Go-Buckeyes n00b Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island	Rickey Henderson...the Ric Flair of baseball.... __________________ Yes....There is life beyond the Outerbridge Crossing....

02-11-2003, 06:53 PM	#8
oykib College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Rickey is still a better fifth outfielder than 80% of the teams in baseball have. The fact that some owners wouldn't give him a contract is absurd. If you've got one of these crappy low-payroll teams, it's a crime against your fans not to make him a NRI. A crime.

02-11-2003, 08:30 PM	#9
BFleming H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Jersey	Cause Rickey be Rickey...

02-11-2003, 09:27 PM	#10
Ramzavail College Starter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Strong Island, NY	I think he is the best offensive player of my lifetime. If you look at, hits, runs, power, speed, walks, its unbelievable and his .280 average is a little low to be the best offensive player in my lifetime, but his avg has taken a hit the last few seasons

02-11-2003, 11:36 PM	#11
Phoenix Mascot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, FL	Phoenix loves Rickey. This guys a freak! He's like 42-44 yrs. old or something and still all "rocked-up!" Phoenix thinks Rickey is THE MAN! __________________ YO PHOENIX MAN

02-11-2003, 11:40 PM	#12
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Rickey could prolly catch on in the new Canadian professional baseball league. __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

02-11-2003, 11:42 PM	#13
Phoenix Mascot Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, FL	Truly the AGELESS ONE! __________________ YO PHOENIX MAN

02-12-2003, 11:41 AM	#14
mrskippy Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: California	I think that Rickey will play for the A's next year, only because he knows the end is near for him. This may very well be his final season and I think it's fitting that he retire with the green and gold.

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