04/24/24
March 01, 2007
Unknown Dodgers Pitcher Could Be Rock Star: Matt White, a journeyman pitcher trying to make the Los Angeles Dodgers, could become baseball's first billionaire player. It has nothing to do with his arm.
Is Jack McDowell (former White Sox) still active in music? I think I'd rather remain a nobody and be sitting on all that money (potentially) that White is.
posted by dyams at 11:35 AM on March 01, 2007
rock on
posted by irunfromclones at 11:41 AM on March 01, 2007
MLB pitcher who became geniune rock star: Scott Radinsky. Well, 'star' if you were into SoCal punk rock in the early 90s. Funny that you should mention Radinsky. A friend of mine here in Raleigh was in Scared Straight with him. And they were actually an early '80s hardcore band.
posted by NoMich at 12:29 PM on March 01, 2007
I'll be digging in the back yard this evening.
posted by louisville_slugger at 01:01 PM on March 01, 2007
If everything pans out the right way, he could buy an MLB team, then pitch for them.
posted by wingnut4life at 01:37 PM on March 01, 2007
Funny that you should mention Radinsky. A friend of mine here in Raleigh was in Scared Straight with him. And they were actually an early '80s hardcore band. Ha - I had (don't think I still do) a Scared Straight tape back in the day. I used to listen to him when he was in Ten Foot Pole. I was 14. And relatively confused. I think I'd rather remain a nobody and be sitting on all that money (potentially) that White is. But yes it's probably better to just find a shitload of rocks and sell them for billions. It's the headline that got me reminiscing.
posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 01:39 PM on March 01, 2007
Granite, I'm not the most sedimental guy, but you'd have to have a heart of stone not to be rooting for White. On my slate would be drinking quartz of Guinness, buying a new crib for my dear old magma and hiring a psychiatrist to keep grounded and not lose my marble. Oh, who am I kidding? I'd just sit around and get stoned. I may look like Fred Flintstone, but I'll make your bedrock.
posted by wfrazerjr at 03:31 PM on March 01, 2007
wfrazerjr = Brilliant
posted by THX-1138 at 03:38 PM on March 01, 2007
Early favorite for comment of the year right there.
posted by Ying Yang Mafia at 04:19 PM on March 01, 2007
"White, who has appeared in seven big league games in nine professional seasons, paid $50,000 three years ago to buy 50 acres of land from an elderly aunt who needed the money to pay for a nursing home"..... That aunt must be wanting to kill herself now... $50 K for something potentially worth a couple of billion. I really hope that he gives he at least half a million or something big. A take home nurse and medical care would be nice as well. At any rate, this is a genuine feel-good story. It's nice to hear that no matter what, baseball is still this kids #1 priority.
posted by Kendall at 08:43 PM on March 01, 2007
Dagnabbit, Fraze, you stole my thunder. Fortunately, your joke was much better than mine. I was just going to say that this appears to be just another professional athlete taking everything he has for granite. On second thought, I'm glad you got here first. That aunt must be wanting to kill herself now Yeah, I bet White just runs off with the billions and leaves her twisting in the breeze. Due payback for those excessively wet kisses endured as a child.
posted by The Crafty Sousepaw at 09:43 PM on March 01, 2007
It's nice to hear that no matter what, baseball is still this kids #1 priority. I can only hope that you're wrong.
posted by The_Black_Hand at 06:14 AM on March 02, 2007
MLB pitcher who became geniune rock star: Scott Radinsky. Well, 'star' if you were into SoCal punk rock in the early 90s.