Everth Cabrera is Nicaragua's 2009 Athlete of the Year

by Dex on Jan 5, 2010 11:35 PM PST

Shortly before reading this article, I had decided that Everth Cabrera was my favorite Padre last season, but then I realized that, not only was the dude also Nicaragua's favorite Padres baseball player, he was also Nicaragua's favorite athlete, which blew my mind. That's like an entire country proclaiming their love for Everth Cabrera. I am just one man.

Then, I realized that if I'm into what Nicaragua's into, then maybe that means I'm really into communism, violence and drugs. After all, the friend of my friend probably has other friends that I'm into.

Never fear though, because Wikipedia explained to me that the Sandinistas are no longer in power, which I was not aware of, and now Nicaragua's more down with stuff like sweet rum and world music, which may not be as hardcore as being down with contras and cocaine, but is also less likely to turn me into an a-hole.

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New York Times

story on the 1990 Alomar, Carter / McGriff, Fernandez trade.
It is really good.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/06/sports/baseball/06trade.html?ref=sports

by strummer on Jan 6, 2010 5:03 AM PST reply actions 1 recs

That is a GREAT piece

You need to FanShot it so everyone sees it.

Best part: Gillick’s wife
Worst part: The mention of Jack Effin Clark

Thank you for waving at me.

by Winfield's Ghost on Jan 6, 2010 7:02 AM PST reply actions

Correction

An American into world music is more likely to be an a-hole. It’s a pandemic.

by 'Eaters on Jan 6, 2010 9:29 AM PST reply actions

well i guess i'm effed either way

…but only in the presence of sodomites.

by Dex on Jan 6, 2010 3:21 PM PST up reply actions

I was in Managua, the capital city of Nicaragua over the week of Thanksgiving..

..and I was amazed at how many people recognized my Padres gear, not completely unlike living in the states (heavy sarcasm). I stumbled through conversations in Spanish with many people who were so proud of their local talent, most of them eventually showing their support for Cabrera by asking for my hat. Hopefully the international market can help bring in some merchandising revenue towards rebuilding this franchise.

TBD

by IputtheYinTony on Jan 7, 2010 7:03 AM PST reply actions