July 31, 200520 yr In addition, they also have a job that requires them to be in a different city every 3 days. That's rough on not only them, but their families, more importantly. 882545[/snapback] Yes, these poor helpless athletes only travel on private jets full of luxury and stay in presidential suites every single night while they're poor family is back at their 10 million dollar mansion . 882596[/snapback] Correction: They room in pairs in hotels and fly charter flights. I could be wrong, though.
July 31, 200520 yr I went today, and it was a decent place - reminds me alot of Damon's (partially because of its setup with 1/2 sports bar, 1/2 dining room), for people who have been there. They were, though, out of Miller Lite. :plain At the time I went in, it wasn't very busy (it picked up later on, though) and this guy who I assume was the manager or head waiter was walking around asking people what they thought of the setup, menu, etc. One of the cooler things he said was that they have different party rooms or something (I didn't really get his explanation) that have clear, soundproof glass that can be rented out for parties. The private party room isn't anything special, but the idea of them being separated by soundproof glass only was kind of cool I thought. Manager/waiter guy also told us something interesting about the financial setup; apparently 3 investors put up about 1.5 mil for the restaurant and asked Conine to simply put his name on the restaurant for his share, which makes it a pretty good deal for Steve if true.
July 31, 200520 yr In addition, they also have a job that requires them to be in a different city every 3 days. That's rough on not only them, but their families, more importantly. 882545[/snapback] Yes, these poor helpless athletes only travel on private jets full of luxury and stay in presidential suites every single night while they're poor family is back at their 10 million dollar mansion . 882596[/snapback] Regardless of where they stay and how they get there, it's tough on them. Especially the guys that are very family oriented... Evidently, you're very materialistic. I could have all those things, but if I only got to be with my wife and kids half the time, it would suck.
August 1, 200520 yr In addition, they also have a job that requires them to be in a different city every 3 days. That's rough on not only them, but their families, more importantly. 882545[/snapback] Yes, these poor helpless athletes only travel on private jets full of luxury and stay in presidential suites every single night while they're poor family is back at their 10 million dollar mansion . 882596[/snapback] Regardless of where they stay and how they get there, it's tough on them. Especially the guys that are very family oriented... Evidently, you're very materialistic. I could have all those things, but if I only got to be with my wife and kids half the time, it would suck. 882663[/snapback] No, it is not tough on them. You need to put things into perspective here. They are getting paid MILLIONS OF DOLLARS to do it and they're absolutely set for life after one big contract year, so you know what? They need to get over any "hardships" they may have and man the f*** up. There are people that spend months away from their family doing jobs that are a thousand times tougher making only a little more than minimum wage who get by just fine and don't bitch and whine about it. You go tell that BS you're spewing about how tough it is for a major league baseball player to all the kids who haven't seen their parents for the past 18 months or the wives who have to work 2 jobs because their husband has been in Iraq and everyday they wonder if they'll get a phone call or see two people in uniform show up on their door step with bad news. The worst news a family of a major leaguer will hear is that he went 0-4 last night but still made his millions of dollars because his contract is guaranteed. The worst news a family of a soldier can hear is that their father/husban was killed last night. Please, think before you post.
August 1, 200520 yr Hmm... they're NOT normal people? I guess that explains why A.J Burnett sh**s gold. Come on man.... You are the reason players don't like to go out in public. They make millions of dollars because they basically sell their bodies to the sport. I agree that athletes make too much damn money, but the fact that they sacrifice themselves for their "job", I guess can justify them making more than a simple Systems Analyst, like me. Should they make more than doctors? No, but they do deserve compensation for all they go through as athletes... In addition, they also have a job that requires them to be in a different city every 3 days. That's rough on not only them, but their families, more importantly. None of this means they are to be at the fans' beckon call. If they're out having dinner with their family.... Leave them the hell alone. They are still normal people, whether you want to believe that or not... I never understood the whole autograph thing either. Do autograph seekers feel like they are so below athletes and celebrities, that they need them to touch a piece of paper and have them sign it as evidence?? let me rephrase.. I didn't mean they're not NORMAL. I know they're human. But they are definitely not the everyday working man. In some situations, ok let them be, but at Conine's restaurant?? OBVIOUSLY fans are going to be there and fans= autograph requests. I've never met a Marlin but being a huge fan I know i'd go crazy and ask for a picture. No disrespect to them but I would be overwhelmed. I do think baseball players have the hardest pro sports job being on the road all the time. I respect them but also know that they should give autographs under certain circumstances such as being at Jeff Conine, MR MARLIN'S restaurant! But I really don't think they should EVER complain..there are much worse things than making millions of dollars and being bothered for autographs. oh and by the way.."c'mon WOman"...girl here :thumbup
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