http://www.sbnation.com/users/Acadien Posts made by Acadien on SB Nation http://www.draysbay.com/2009/7/25/962657/how-money-will-rickey-hendersons Acadien Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:59:19 -0000 <p>I can't wait to see how many times he uses the words "Rickey Henderson". He might just save someone else the trouble, and introduce himself.</p> <p><br />Rickey indicated earlier in the week that he might not even write a speech. He's probably just going to wing it. Even if he had a speech, what are the odds of Rickey reading what's on the paper in front of him? Or knowing how to read? This is easily the most anticipated moment in all of sports history.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For the fans watching at home, here's a fun game: Every time Rickey Henderson refers to himself in the third person, take a shot.</p> <fieldset class="poll-box"> <legend>Poll</legend> <h5 class="poll-title">How awesome will Rickey Henderson's Hall of Fame Induction speech be?</h5> <div id="poll_container_46690_685163686" class="poll_container"> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">33%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>Greatest HOF Speech of All Time</h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">9</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <div class="poll_option clearfix"> <div class="poll_option_percentage" style="display:none">66%</div> <div class="poll_option_result"> <h5>Greatest Speech of All Time, Period. </h5> <div class="poll_option_bar"><span class="vote_count">18</span> votes</div> </div> </div> <p class="poll-total-votes"><strong>27</strong> votes | <span class="poll-has-closed">Poll has closed</span> </p> </div> <script> FastInit.addOnLoad(function(){ new SBN.Poll('poll_container_46690_685163686').animateResults({renderImmediately:true}); }); </script> </fieldset> http://www.draysbay.com/2008/9/20/618298/rocco-baldelli-i-love-you Acadien Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:31:46 -0000 <blockquote> <p>...and outfielder Rocco Baldelli said he plans on sporting the 'Hawk, although there's a chance his hair won't grow back.</p> <p>"It's a risk I'm willing to take," he said.</p> </blockquote> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; -MLB.com</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Wow. Just....wow. Even if he can't continue playing, I hope the Rays organization will always have a job for Rocco Baldelli.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Wouldn't you love to have someone with a mohawk in the front office, or in the dugout? I would.</p>