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by Nadingo on May 17, 2007 9:37 PM PDT

Vidro, on reacting to the recent changes in baseball teams' alcohol policies, from ESPN's article:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2874252

"To be honest, I think it's us as human beings who should decide what is good and bad for us. When and where to [drink]. We should police ourselves," said Mariners designated hitter Jose Vidro, a veteran of 11 seasons in the major leagues.

Vidro said he and fellow Mariners were saddened by Hancock's death.

"Man, we've got such a beautiful life. We've got such a beautiful job," said Vidro, who is earning $7.5 million this season.

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Eh

I don't see a whole lot wrong with that there. Vidro as a player is annoying as hell, but I can't comment on him personally. He seems nice enough, he I remember gaining alot of respect for him when he actually chose to resign with with Montreal after just about everyone else chose to move on. Its not his fault he was dealt to us.

by DCMariner on May 17, 2007 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

He is right, to a point.

It is personal responsibility. They are all grown men and should be held responsible for their actions.

But saying that, baseball, like any other big organization, wants to minimize the black eye it gets from the small proportion of people who can't police themselves.

To protect from the stupid, all must be limited.

Hello, 911? It's Quagmire. Yeah, it's caught in the window this time

by Ben in Va on May 18, 2007 6:47 AM PDT reply actions

That wasn't the funny part

It was the fact that an overpaid, overrated player is quoted as saying "we've got such a beautiful life. We've got such a beautiful job."

Yes you do, Vidro. Just please don't remind us of that fact.

by Nadingo on May 18, 2007 9:06 AM PDT reply actions

Yeah...

And he is so right. Millions to play a game that alot of us around here love.

It is ironic though in a way. He is commenting on someone throwing it away by driving drunk. What about throwing away some of the talent he has by being overweight? If he truly cherished what he was doing he would be on that elliptical for an hour a day and hitting the salad bar at the local buffett rather than the dessert bar.

Hello, 911? It's Quagmire. Yeah, it's caught in the window this time

by Ben in Va on May 18, 2007 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions

They also quoted him out of context

we've got such a beautiful life. We've got such a beautiful job. WHERE ARE MY GALLON MILKSHAKES? THESE CHEESEBURGERS AREN'T GONNA WASH DOWN THEMSELVES! VAMAMOS!

by Gomez on May 18, 2007 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions