Comments on: Rickey Henderson Talks HOF Speech, Steroids, Playing Again http://cheapseatsradio.net/2009/03/05/rickey-henderson-talks-hof-speech-steroids-playing-again/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:32:12 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Scott Stanchak http://cheapseatsradio.net/2009/03/05/rickey-henderson-talks-hof-speech-steroids-playing-again/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Scott Stanchak Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:32:22 +0000 http://cheapseatsradio.wordpress.com/?p=565#comment-31 Thanks Brad. I agree with the notion that bringing Rickey in would have been a bad move for an organization trying to develop a player. But the 25th guy on a roster doesn't see much playing time as it is, so there's no doubt in my mind Rickey could contribute -- you agree -- in that spot. I just think that they obviously felt he was not the best 25th man otherwise they would have signed him. You don't pass on good players, especially ones with speed. Thanks Brad.

I agree with the notion that bringing Rickey in would have been a bad move for an organization trying to develop a player. But the 25th guy on a roster doesn’t see much playing time as it is, so there’s no doubt in my mind Rickey could contribute — you agree — in that spot. I just think that they obviously felt he was not the best 25th man otherwise they would have signed him. You don’t pass on good players, especially ones with speed.

]]> By: Brad Egeland http://cheapseatsradio.net/2009/03/05/rickey-henderson-talks-hof-speech-steroids-playing-again/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Brad Egeland Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:58:06 +0000 http://cheapseatsradio.wordpress.com/?p=565#comment-30 Nice article. I disagree that 30 major league front offices disagreed with Rickey's contention that he was better than bench players half his age. I think many knew it, but it while it would be good front office hype to bring him in...it would be bad long-term planning to bump a younger player who could stay on the team and be a big contributor later on. Honestly, I think Rickey could play today and help a team and I'd love to see it. But I know it won't happen. Nice article. I disagree that 30 major league front offices disagreed with Rickey’s contention that he was better than bench players half his age. I think many knew it, but it while it would be good front office hype to bring him in…it would be bad long-term planning to bump a younger player who could stay on the team and be a big contributor later on.

Honestly, I think Rickey could play today and help a team and I’d love to see it. But I know it won’t happen.

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