Pete Alosno said:
“I’m on pace for close to 40 homers, I was an All-Star this year, to beat myself up or be frustrated – it’s really no use. I’m really excited for the end of the year where we get to play winning baseball. I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished this year so far”
Translation:
“I’m on pace for close to 40 homers = I am selfish
I was an All-Star this year = I am unaware that I was a bad pick and there were some politics involved
I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished this year so far” = I’m OK with a .41st best 790 OPS
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Pete, Pete, Pete. You’re supposedly a “leader.” You’re supposed to say something like “I feel bad when I let these guys down” “I’m out there giving it my all, but sometimes I feel like I let these guys down” and “I let these guys down.” Not “my stats are fine.”
Loser. And I say that as someone who has watched you “lead” this team to one playoff appearance and…checks notes…one playoff win. One more than me. But then again, I let those guys down.