I was sitting at the gate this morning, a coffee already trying to wear through the effects of the early wakeup call at home (and the lingering effects of that 15-inning All-Star Game that got me home at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday). [Carlos] Beltran rolled up with a smile, explaining how he had decided to bypass the team flight Wednesday night to spend a little extra time with his wife and his eight-month old daughter.He may be worth $119 million, but he's still a human being. I love reading stories like this, where they really put playing in perspective. They may be gawked at on the field and off, but deep down, there just guys like us, with a whole bundle of talent.
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While I hide from the crowds (not for autographs obviously) behind my iPod and a book or newspaper, he came empty-handed and seemed to enjoy himself. He even helped guide an elderly man onto the plane as the man tried to speak to him and nearly stumbled as they boarded the plane.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Carlos Beltran is human
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That is a heartwarming story.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that with us.
My referral: Scott Proctor's Arm.
Thanks for sharing.. I read the rest of the article and the writer mentions how Beltran seems more comfortable in Cincinnati than he does NY.. sigh..
ReplyDeleteYou're all welcome...
ReplyDeleteBeltran is a quiet guy. He does his duty in the field and at the plate. That's what he's paid to do. He doesn't have to do anything off the field to be a great player, and that's what he's paid to do.