Rangers to release Sidney Ponson!

Drank his way out of town – had to be dragged out of a bar the night before a start, and sucked beyond belief the next day. Link is on the other thread.

I usually don’t get serious about this stuff, but that dude needs some help. Like, really.

No kidding, folks, the guy’s self-destructive behavior is textbook stuff. A Betty Ford Center vacation would be a start, perhaps, but I really think even that would fall short.

And to marvel at the obvious one more time: It really is a shame, because the guy really does have talent. But he’s a one-man psychodrama and baseball’s (current) poster boy for behavior modification therapy.

If we had a commissioner, this would be a time for him to intervene, joining with Fehr and some health care professionals to decide on a course of action best for the player and the good of the game. Won’t happen, of course.

...just like Ponson. Look at this:
NFL: Odell Thurman, Cincinnati Bengals (constant suspensions for drug issues)
Although Ponson reminds me of Ryan Leaf = biggest bust in NFL history!
NBA: Latrell Sprewell (chokes his coach in anger!?)
NCAA: Too many numerous stories of kids about to get huge paydays who screw up right before a Bowl or championship game. At little Div. 3 Salisbury University, the night before the undefeated team played in the lacrosse finals, both the starting and backup goalies were kicked off the team for getting arrested busting mailboxes and throwing 2×4’s thru front windows of local houses. Smart guys, eh. (Note: Salisbury went on to win the national title with the 3rd string goalie!).
NHL: Unless I’m missing something, it looks like the only professional league that ALLOWS fighting is the one with the cleanest record. Other than getting drunk and getting into a car crash at high speed that kills your friend.

that Ponson was actually have a decent season. Could that possibly be true?

has sure made something of himslef since leaving Birdland. What a worthless piece of shit!