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84Tigers · 12-09-2002, 03:27 AM

So, who's the nicest player you've ever met?

My answer is easy, and since I have time to kill, I'll tell you the story

I was covering opening day for the Midland Daily News (where I no longer work, by the way... that's another story, which I'm glad to tell if you care

Anways, we were covering it for two reasons: 1) Ernies last homeopener & 2) Catch up with Travis Fryman, who we thought would be salvaging his career ... heh.

Well, after the game, my Editor told me to head over to the Indians locker room, and get some comments from Fryman. This was my first "pro" interview, so I was a bit nervous.

I got to the locker room, and waited for the guys to get done showering and whatnot.

So, I'm standing there, and a gentleman tapped me on the shoulder and said "excuse me" ... I turned around and, standing there is all his nakedness, Ellis Burks.

Now, I wanted to run and hide. When your growing up, and day dreaming about playing baseball in the pros, you kind of gloss over the locker room details

I wanted to run and hide

Anyways, I get out of his way, and pray that he's a quick dresser.

so, I continue to wait.

Finally, I sit down at a table. I'm getting a bit nervous, hoping I don't miss Fryman.

And then Jim Thome sits down next to me.

"Who you waiting for?"

"Uh..(Gulp)...(then I forgot Travis's NAME!) ...Uh... Fryman (I Finally spit it out) .."

"Oh, yeah. Makes sense. He's talking to Gibby right now, I'm sure he'll be out in a few."

"Thanks, Jim. Jim Thome".

"No problem."

So then, I ask if I can get a couple comments about Fryman from Thome. Total class act, if you ask me. Deserves the money he's got.

Incidently, I met the two BIGGEST *******S I've ever met in life in general, that same very day:

Ryan Drese, former RP for the Tribe & Al Kaline.

While waiting for Fryman, Drese...who's a F'N NOBODY, walks in the locker room, and I ask .. "Hey, any idea where Fryman is?" .. his retort:

"How would I know? I Ain't his babysitter." ... Uh..ok.

And Kaline...prick. He's walking through the press entrance, and a journalist (don't know who he was) said "Hey Al, how's it going" ... didn't even LOOK at the guy.

Plus, he just walked around like he was king ****. Sure, he was good, but have some grace man!

I've talked to long!

12-09-2002, 03:27 AM	#1
84Tigers Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 20	Nicest player you've ever met? So, who's the nicest player you've ever met? My answer is easy, and since I have time to kill, I'll tell you the story I was covering opening day for the Midland Daily News (where I no longer work, by the way... that's another story, which I'm glad to tell if you care Anways, we were covering it for two reasons: 1) Ernies last homeopener & 2) Catch up with Travis Fryman, who we thought would be salvaging his career ... heh. Well, after the game, my Editor told me to head over to the Indians locker room, and get some comments from Fryman. This was my first "pro" interview, so I was a bit nervous. I got to the locker room, and waited for the guys to get done showering and whatnot. So, I'm standing there, and a gentleman tapped me on the shoulder and said "excuse me" ... I turned around and, standing there is all his nakedness, Ellis Burks. Now, I wanted to run and hide. When your growing up, and day dreaming about playing baseball in the pros, you kind of gloss over the locker room details I wanted to run and hide Anyways, I get out of his way, and pray that he's a quick dresser. so, I continue to wait. Finally, I sit down at a table. I'm getting a bit nervous, hoping I don't miss Fryman. And then Jim Thome sits down next to me. "Who you waiting for?" "Uh..(Gulp)...(then I forgot Travis's NAME!) ...Uh... Fryman (I Finally spit it out) .." "Oh, yeah. Makes sense. He's talking to Gibby right now, I'm sure he'll be out in a few." "Thanks, Jim. Jim Thome". "No problem." So then, I ask if I can get a couple comments about Fryman from Thome. Total class act, if you ask me. Deserves the money he's got. Incidently, I met the two BIGGEST *****S I've ever met in life in general, that same very day: Ryan Drese, former RP for the Tribe & Al Kaline. While waiting for Fryman, Drese...who's a F'N NOBODY, walks in the locker room, and I ask .. "Hey, any idea where Fryman is?" .. his retort: "How would I know? I Ain't his babysitter." ... Uh..ok. And Kaline...prick. He's walking through the press entrance, and a journalist (don't know who he was) said "Hey Al, how's it going" ... didn't even LOOK at the guy. Plus, he just walked around like he was king **. Sure, he was good, but have some grace man! I've talked to long!