...on Floyd-- he's in a bad spot of bother, he gambled, and won the tour, yet in the end, he lost everything including the trust of his mother.
Isn't this what this is all about...?
To prove to his beloved parents that he did not become corrupted by leaving the farm, by leaving his faith...?
He's paying dearly for his mistakes.
...as for Basso, it's not so personal.
...as for me, I'm still a fan, it's the only sport I follow and I'll probably watch it faithfully for the rest of my life ... I think it has something to do with the sound of a Dura Ace grouppo being cranked at 400 watts through the Pyrenees.
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As for baseball, the only thing I know about it is through the writings of Michael Lewis' fabulous book "Moneyball," frankly I sit here in disbelief that such a beautifully intricate and technical sport like baseball would be affected by such barbarism.
Anyway, I've been following your posts on the baseball thread with interest-- thanks.
FP........................................................
