samedi 9 avril 2011

Manny being Manny: la retraite dans la honte


J'ai laissé quelques messages concernant des sportifs professionnels sur ce carnet... Il s'agissait de modèles ou de héros au caractère "noble". Il y en a... Malheureusement, le sport professionnel semble produire plus de cas qui ressemble à celui de Manny Ramirez. Un joueur de grand talent, mais qui ne semble avoir aucun respect pour son sport et, pas toujours mais souvent, les équipes qui lui offrent de généreux contrats et les fans. Il se retire après avoir échoué un second test contre le dopage. C'est triste (le message envoyé aux jeunes sportifs) et c'est bête...

Topo sur le site du Huffington post:

""Major League Baseball recently notified Manny Ramirez of an issue under Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program," the statement said.

"Rather than continue with the process under the Program, Ramirez has informed MLB that he is retiring as an active player. If Ramirez seeks reinstatement in the future, the process under the Drug Program will be completed.""

"The Rays, winless through their first six games, hoped the Manny they signed this season would be the same Manny who was MVP of the 2004 World Series when he was with the Red Sox.

At his best, Ramirez was one of the game's great hitters, finishing in the top five in MVP voting four times. He led the American League with a .349 batting average in 2002, finished second the following year, and had an AL-best 43 home runs in 2004.

At his worst, Ramirez was criticized for his lackadaisical nature, particularly in the outfield. More than once, managers and teammates complained that Ramirez didn't seem to care about playing defense or wouldn't hustle down the line after a hit."

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