Two months ago, a general manager said we are watching the unfurling of two dramas we have never before seen in our lifetime, and may never see again.
I will bet you ten dollars that the general manager in question did not use the phrase "watching the unfurling of two dramas". I've alluded to this earlier, but I'm honestly curious how many quotes Gammons either rephrases or makes up entirely.
One is Rick Ankiel, who has played less than two years as a position player and is so good a center fielder and everyday player that he certainly could have been here for the All-Star Game, what with 20 homers, 50 RBIs, an .880 OPS and the defensive show he has put on in center field.
"One" what "is Rick Ankiel"? One drama? But Rick Ankiel isn't a drama. He had a drama, perhaps. But a person cannot simply be a drama. Unless you're Peter Gammons. Also, nice use of the horrible awkward and unnecessary phrase, "what with 20 homers..."
To overcome his pitching nightmare of the 2000 playoffs, then after six years to become a hitter, and then overcome a blown-out knee …
"To overcome"..."To become"..."Overcome" [cue Sesame Street music] Which of these things is not like the others?
… few players are better inspiration for the capacity to never back down or give up.I swear, I copied and pasted this directly. Peter Gammons actually believes that a person can inspire a capacity. I...have no words.
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