Beleaguered Sports Figures' Voice Mails: Leave a Message at the Beep...

Steve Auger by Analyst Written on May 12, 2009
NEW YORK - MAY 04:  David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox bats against of the New York Yankees on May 4, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 6-4.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Youk finished third in the American league MVP voting last year. Now he’s batting clean-up for us.

We got Jason Bay, too. And he’s killin’ the ball, so forget about that protection stuff.

Trust me, man. I’m gonna hit. And when I do, I’m gonna see that ball like it’s a softball.

I’m only 33. I’m not done yet.

Anyone else have a plaque at Fenway Park praising them as the most clutch hitter in Red Sox history? Didn’t think so. Not bad company considering guys like Teddy Ballgame, Yaz, and Jimmie Foxx played for the Sox.

So leave me a message and I’ll get back to you. Unless you’re calling with hitting advice. If you are, get a life!

...beeeeeeeeepp!

 

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Hey, this is Junior. Me and the boys are out on the track runnin’ laps and workin’ on pit stops.

If y’all are callin’ to tell me I gotta drop Tony Jr. as my crew chief, you can forget it. Man, he’s family. Would you fire your cousin?

Look, Rick owns the company. If he wants to make a change, well, I might not have a choice. But if y’all think he’s gonna make that change without talkin’ to me about it, y’all are crazy.

Trust me man, I don’t need another reminder that I haven’t won in 32 races.

I know I’ve been to victory lane once in the last 109 races, and before that, I went 76 races without a win.

The critics say my win last year at Michigan was a fuel mileage gamble. Jimmie did the same thing during another race last season, yet he was brilliant, whereas I was lucky. Whatever, man!

Hey, I ain't my dad. You think it’s easy racin’ in his shadow?

I want to win for my fans, Tony Jr., my crew, and Rick more than anyone.

Vote Now! - Author Poll

Of the five, who is the most beleaguered sports figure?

  • David Ortiz
  • Dale Earmhardt, Jr.
  • Roger Federer
  • Charlie Weis
  • Alex Rodriguez
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Results - Author Poll

Of the five, who is the most beleaguered sports figure?

  • David Ortiz

    0.0%
  • Dale Earmhardt, Jr.

    25.0%
  • Roger Federer

    0.0%
  • Charlie Weis

    25.0%
  • Alex Rodriguez

    50.0%
  • Total votes: 4
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