Word is Anthony Rendon is going to miss all of Spring Training and possibly the season with a sore throat due to having to talk to the media yesterday.

@AdamtheKnight

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@armandofajardo4965

5 ай бұрын

Hopefully not

@DrWestlake

5 ай бұрын

If I ran the team, I'd demote him to A-ball and he can either play in a league where he rides the bus or he can give back his salary. If he's going to screw the team, I'm going to return the favor, especially at $38.5M/year which beyond just the money, although significant alone, his contract also hurts the level of talent that can be put on the field as budgets can't be limitless, as well as the chemistry of the clubhouse knowing he alone is guaranteeing failure. His childish behavior and greed is literally guaranteeing Mike Trout either has to request a trade or never see the postseason again in his career, which is sad for Trout, but even worse for baseball, as we all want to see the biggest stars in the biggest moments. Without Rendon and his bloated contract it would be a challenge to overcome Seattle, Houston, and Texas, but his cost makes it impossible for the next few years, after which Trout will be reaching the end of his career where his own contract will hurt the level of talent that can be put on the field.

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@rooster2268

5 ай бұрын

Side just fell asleep

@thewisemanpaul

5 ай бұрын

Baseball?

@madkow77

5 ай бұрын

Baseball!

@johnarney-ww6bu

5 ай бұрын

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@BNORT

5 ай бұрын

For realllllll

This feels like a "it's the messenger not the message" kind of situation. He's an ass and misses way too many games for this to come off as no biggie.

@shaylarz

5 ай бұрын

Exactly this.

@jacobjones5269

5 ай бұрын

That might be true, but I would say that’s a recent development.. I’ve never met Anthony but I’ve known his dad for decades.. Cannot imagine him raising an ass..

@acgonzales7

5 ай бұрын

@@jacobjones5269 he got suspended for grabbing a fan who heckled him and he obnoxiously wouldn't talk to the media one day by saying "no habla Ingles today." One is way worse than the other but both are dick moves.

@jacobjones5269

5 ай бұрын

@@acgonzales7 I met his father in a pool hall.. Nicest guy I’ve ever met.. And it’s not easy finding nice people there.. lol.. Teacher, raised a few children, and was one of the very top pool players in Houston, for decades.. One or two rungs below world class.. Rene Rendon, amazing dude..

@doyce100

5 ай бұрын

Jokic is a perfect example of the other side. He has also made comments about his sport being a job. His quote was "its my job. Nobody likes their job." But he plays every game and puts in the effort, it never looks like he's not giving his all and nobody knocks him for "not loving the game" like they do with Rendon. If Rendon said "you know, I love baseball, I love playing the game. But it is a job for me. The grind gets to me sometimes, but while I'm getting paid, I will give it my all. I understand the frustration over my injuries, I'm frustrated, too. I just have to do some different things so I can show up to work every day healthy. " He says this, and it's not a story.

It’s crazy this guy and Shohei Ohtani, who literally injured himself pushing the potential of what a human being can do in baseball, put on the same damn jersey for years

@ayydubs987

5 ай бұрын

makes perfect sense why shohei wanted to get the hell out of there and onto a real team/into a real org

@CCDaDon15

4 ай бұрын

@@ayydubs987 afaik by all accounts Shohei gave the Angels the chance to match the dodgers offer and he would have signed there.

He may not like baseball, but he seems very, very comfortable with what his talent in baseball can buy.

@DeepfriedBeans4492

5 ай бұрын

"I know playing baseball made me rich, but *being* rich is just so much more fun"

@TrevorMayBaseball

5 ай бұрын

Can’t eat the cake without baking it, you know what I mean?

@totsm23

5 ай бұрын

@@TrevorMayBaseball Rendon may like baseball more than the current commissioner and the A's owner combined, but boy, he sounds like someone who just DGAF when talking to the media, and thinking his snide answers make him look cool and smart, when they just make him look like the kind of entitled jerk he claimed was into the "Hollywood Lifestyle". There are a lot of ways to answer the question, and Rendon managed to find the most incendiary and out of touch way to do it. I get it, it's sometimes a grind to have to sit there and answer media's often dumb questions. But come on, he made this choice, just like when decided to take a swing at a fan last season.

He could have walked away on Top in 2019 with enough $ to live on interest and investments for the rest of his life. He’s the one that said yes to seven more years. He’s the one that said yes to a quarter of a billion dollars. He should be a damned professional about it.

@allstarr9tc

5 ай бұрын

This argument is honestly pointless. Basically zero athletes, especially baseball players, are walking away from that contract offer.

@wingwaabuddha

5 ай бұрын

@@allstarr9tc wait what?

@allstarr9tc

5 ай бұрын

@@wingwaabuddha wait what?

@wingwaabuddha

5 ай бұрын

@@allstarr9tc wait wait what?

@PattiInNYC

5 ай бұрын

That's the correct answer 👏🏼

Thanks for the shout out, Trevor! Would love to have you on with me sometime!

I legitimately appreciate that he's being honest about how he feels. I agree with you that he should find a better way to say these things and engage with the media (seeing as, like you mentioned, it's part of the job), but I really, truly don't mind that he doesn't love the hell out of baseball and doesn't mind being honest about it. Loving what you do is a luxury these days.

People always bitch about their jobs, no matter what their job is. It’s always greener…

@emmanuelwood8702

5 ай бұрын

No not everybody. It's not like Rendon is working at McDonald's and getting paid minimum wage . Even if he didn't care about his job he should not be complaining, he should retire and give back the money.

@SpecsJigglypuff

5 ай бұрын

@@emmanuelwood8702Why would he give back the money, he got it for doing his job

@walterehmann8799

5 ай бұрын

While I’d agree that most people don’t love their jobs, I think an important distinction here is that Rendon isn’t commiserating with his colleagues…he’s essentially complaining to customers. I’m sure the last thing Angels season ticket holders want to hear is the second highest paid player on the team dish out comments like Rendon does. He’s entitled to feel how he feels, no question…but saying “zig” when saying “zag” would be better for your team is just simply not being a very good teammate.

@jeffc820

5 ай бұрын

@@walterehmann8799 Agreed. Like Trevor said, it’s a bad look. All I’m saying is, no matter how great another job may seem to you and me, the people doing those jobs have a different perspective that’s not always so rosy.

@Stacey_-bf2mb

5 ай бұрын

“I’m living a dream. I think I’m the luckiest person in the world.” -Derek Jeter

to be a fly on the wall of that team meeting with ron washington, who's known for the intensity he brings

The point, to me, anyway, is that if Aaron Judge says faith and family come first, it’s not going to rub anyone the wrong way, because we all know how devoted Judge is to the game. With Rendon, that devotion seems missing. Whether that’s fair or not, Rendon should avoid those sorts of comments. If the guy really is miserable, he should retire. There’s no point in faking it.

Appreciate the insight. I can only imagine the grind of playing 162 + spring training, postseason etc I’m just glad I’m not an Angels fan

@CCtheRapperman

5 ай бұрын

Right? Imagine having to work all year? /s

Two hundred and forty five million dollars? And that’s how he wants to act? Prime example of what not to do 💀💀💀

The problem I have is that he says these things on the back of having been injured the past couple of seasons. It makes people start to question just how injured this dude is. Perception is a real thing whether it's true or not.

Attitude and chemistry is huge in Baseball. I think one of the reasons that Tampa Bay has been so successful ( well when it comes to winning percentage ) is that they really seek " team first" guys who play the game right.

Rendon clearly is going through something mentally, the dude needs help. I actually feel bad for the Angels getting robbed by him.

Love the idea to do these type of videos, keep creating brother it's fun to watch

These videos are so funny and well edited, great stuff my dude!

Lots and lots of people find themselves doing jobs they're not fully committed to. Maybe they're good at it, maybe they just fell into it, but they have to keep doing it. There's two differences between Rendon and the tens of millions of similarly situated Americans. 1. Nobody's interviewing us daily about what we did, how we felt, what we're thinking, every day. He's got that spotlight on him. 2. Nobody much cares if you're good at programming or plumbing or anything else, so long as you're there when you're needed. By contrast, tens of millions (ok, millions) of American, Dominican, Japanese, Cuban, etc boys grow up wishing they had the shot to play baseball. He got it, and is good at it, and conveys that he doesn't respect the game or his talents. That offends folks who don't have his talents. Great pod, thanks for what you do

My expectation as a fan of any team/player is if you are going to take the money then you need to give 100% effort. I think his reputation of not giving 100% or sounding like he doesn't care makes the fans angry. I wouldn't want him on my team.

Love the video and I wonder when Rendon was injured and sent to IL if he was frustrated or didn't really care

If Anthony Rendon doesn’t absolutely love playing the game of baseball with his whole heart, that’s completely fine. I expect athletes to have priorities and interests outside of their sport. Ultimately, it is indeed a job, and his faith and family should come first. HOWEVER, what’s NOT fine is to be blasé, checked out, and outright disdainful toward the thing that affords him the life he has. The crux of this is not merely a communication issue; It’s a character issue. Communication is downstream from character, and what he has revealed through his communication, both his words and actions, is that he does not feel a sense of responsibility to anyone but himself, which is a slap in the face to everyone who gives a shit about the team. Rendon doesn’t need to love the Angels or baseball as much as the most fervent fan, but he needs to respect that others do.

Love this channel. Keep em coming Trev. It'll grow

@jeremiahhawkins7688

5 ай бұрын

B5 btw

What I think is interesting is that in the NBA Nikola Jokic is much more blatant about not really caring about basketball and how it's just a job, yet the general narrative around it is much more positive.

@sporer_

5 ай бұрын

Probably because he’s awesome. Bc Rendon has been telling us he hates baseball forever, it just wasn’t as big a problem when he was a great player

@omalleycaboose5937

5 ай бұрын

None of the star basketball players seem to care so I refuse to watch the sport

@sporer_

5 ай бұрын

@@omalleycaboose5937 there absolutely ZERO basis for that take, but you're free to not watch if you so choose... weird reason, though

@omalleycaboose5937

5 ай бұрын

@@sporer_ they had an agreement in the all star game to not even try defense and they miss so many games.

@sporer_

5 ай бұрын

@@omalleycaboose5937 who cares about the All-Star game?? and the games missed in the regular season is because GMs care more about load mgmt so their best players are available for the playoffs, not bc players don't care. c'mon man, these are weak takes. I agree they miss too many games and something needs to change, but it's not the fault of the players

Dude I’m so happy you’re doing content! Please get back on the Rose rotation. ❤🎉

I don’t know what you’re gunna call this series but this was a great video. Can’t wait for the next.

Coming into 2024, Tony has made $164m. He can walk away tomorrow and literally everyone will be happy.

Enjoying the content so far Trevor

Hi Trevor. Do you think Adam Sandler still receives royalties from Subway because of their cameo in the movie Happy Gilmore? Thanks.

I just found this channel! Pumped to watch your content. My ‘over it’ take on Rendon: I imagine he’d be having more fun if he was healthy and if his team was competitive. If even that won’t change his tune, then perhaps he should definitely stop playing baseball and pursue another passion. Go Mariners!

I think one of the reasons I like you is the fact that you bake! Also, Baseball Baseball Baseball Baseball BaseBall. I have been known to tweet/blue tweet the word in triplicate because I love this game so darn much. I can understand his feelings, but he needs to find a better way to frame them.

Trevor is so interesting to listen to and so articulate! Subscribing and liking right away!

@TrevorMayBaseball

5 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Homemade Graham Cracker! Thanks Trevor, I love the content and perspective you provide us with. The part of Anthony's dilemma that I can personally relate to is the understanding that things that may come with our jobs might hinder your overall view of that job. I've umpired at a professional level and until I reached that level, I didn't know how much the grind of traveling, living in and out of hotels, and being away from your family for months would affect me. Just because you may be in an envious position compared to others does not mean that you are as happy with it as people believe they would be. Anthony needs to honor his commitment to his teammates, and everyone involved with the Angels organization including the fanbase. I just hope if he feels he can't he walks away before it takes a toll on his mental health. He deserves to be happy and if he can't find happiness due to his job then it may be best for him to leave that job.

Trevor I can’t tell you how much I love your take on things thank you

Love your videos Trevor, but a bit of audio nerd feedback - you might want to turn the gain down on your mic, I noticed it's clipping A LOT when you're talking into it

I get where you are coming from man. I’m in my second career at age 40 and I enjoy what I do more than my first but it is not my first love. I still show up at work when I am supposed to and give it my best every day because if I didn’t then I would feel like I was stealing opportunities from someone else. I also feel that it has to be said that when you make the kind of money pro athletes make, you have to be professional about it when it comes to the media. You can deal with the ups and downs and lack of motivation that will come and go but you owe it to the people that pay your salary (the fans) and in my business the people who rely on my dedication to provide for their families to come in every day giving it my all, even if I’m having a bad day, bad week or a bad freakin year.

baseball x5. Didnt we all know that Rendon contract was going to be one of the worst ever about 3 seconds after it was signed?

@snarkyguy2657

5 ай бұрын

Ooooh! Ooooh! I know the answer to that one! Yes!

Like you suggested, May: A little communication about how vested he is in this shit

6:50 I get all that and all I can say is. The Angels should offer him 5million a year for 20 years to just walk away Looks like they owe him 118 so let’s say 5. I think he’d take it and I think he and they should all move on.

I love baseball. I breath it, eat it, sleep it, and hearing a multi millionaire say he doesn’t want to play baseball is absurd to me

Appreciate the video and the perspective. Short and sweet. It's like a quick hit, only you're a pitcher, so maybe a quick whiff. That might not work out of context though...

Rendon is just the baseball version of Ben Simmons. Both just naturally gifted at their professional sport and it got them to the pros. both showed real promise but once that big contract was given to them, their true character of how much more they love what their sport can give them vs how much they love playing showed. I don’t mind AR saying family is his top priority, but to pretend that baseball isn’t even a priority at all in his life is just a slap in the face to not only the team that signed you, but the fans that support and basically pay for your weekly checks.

I’d like Rendon to actually answer reporters questions. When he refuses to answer the question “do you wanna be playing for the Angels right now he shouldn’t refuse to answer that question. He should be trying to win the World Series not “going to work”

@sluggernott

5 ай бұрын

See, I think he can't honestly answer that question without even more backlash. If he was candid in his answer " No, Id rather be playing basketball for the lakers, or any other team, or spending time with my family", like, nobody wants to hear that, because millions of people would sacrifice almost everything to be in his position. People don't want to hear that a guy who makes 25 million dollars a year is out there just to earn his paycheck. If it was any other normal job, a lot of us would get it. We do what we have to for a living.

@milesian1

5 ай бұрын

@@sluggernottMore like 35 million in his case.

as a woman that wanted to be the center fielder for the yanks I would like to see some more great fullness . some of us never got a chance to put on a uniform. let alone get paid millions of dollars to play a game. suck it up Anthony.

I see you have coordinated your colors. This is a fun channel. Well done.

Dude is gonna hear it all year at the stadium. He did this to himself

This is the first truly balanced take I’ve heard. Spoken like a true ♎️

As an Angels fan I hope Rendon and the Angels can reach a buy out agreement before the season starts.

it’s a lot to ask of a person. Jeff Kent said the same thing. However, I love baseball and would love the opportunity to play. I didn’t make it in the game yet. I still follow it as if it were the pulse my life, so that being said, I would never want to shorten the season. I love those seven months out of the year. It brings so many of us great enjoyment any idea that somebody’s making that money taking that spot on a roster but doesn’t absolutely love it - baseball is not like other occupations is a vocation of love, that’s why we’re so passionate about it whether we’re in the game or just follow the game. I work in music and when somebody’s not totally into it on the soundboard, it bothers me so I don’t like this.

gotta say this because its 2 videos at least in a row now, your audio isnt synced up. your audio is a slight second faster than the video

Love your take on this. I really like how you have real thought on things like this. Great perspective.

Agree with what you’re saying about perception. He’s a public figure and perception kinda becomes reality when you’re that big. That said, I think the only way he gets some people back on his side is if he’s a bit more transparent. Like all these one liner, sound bite quotes are really inflammatory but deep down his comment is basically he loves his kids, loves his life, and doesn’t want his job to come between that. I can’t blame him for that. It certainly doesn’t help him playing for the Angels right now either. It’s a huge media town, big stars, and an historic lack of success. Ultimately the contract he has is representative of his work and performance previously and he’s obviously been working hard to get to where he’s been. Hope he finds what he’s looking for.

it’s not that he hates baseball, but that he doesn’t have the competitive drive for it that other players do, i think. like, you hear guys talk about doing everything they can, everything within their power to lift the team up and win. i get the feeling that he doesn’t care if they win 100 games or lose 100 games. he’s gonna show up (30% of the time) go through the motions, collect his check, and go home. which is fine, but it’s a really, REALLY bad look when you get that big contract. when you get a big contract like that, it comes with expectations of you giving it your all, wanting to win, and fighting for it. none of which he appears to do. i’m a braves fan, so i don’t have a dog in the fight, but damn. it’s a bad look man.

Trevor: your thoughts on Strasburg being forced to show up for spring training, knowing he has nerve damage and cant pitch again? It's too bad the Nats didn't take out injury insurance on him. I think they're trying to rework his deal in order to sign players.

He talks about baseball like people who work 40 hours a week flipping burgers at McDonald’s.

I was a pretty good player but I had a toxic coach that made me hate the game. He told me that I had to be obsessed and play year round in order to be great and it made the game not fun anymore. My friends dad is a part owner of a minor league team in the orioles organization and those players have a tough lifestyle being on the road all the time. Look at Michael Phelps and the mental health issues he's had from pursuing his dream of being the best swimmer on the planet and the dedication and work it took to get to that level and the toll it takes. Everyone needs balance in their lives and that includes professional athletes and not everyone needs to be obsessed in order to be great at a sport.

I can appreciate your perspective, and I’m sure it’s at the very least correct to an extent. With that said, I would like to see Anthony Rendon do one of two things: 1. Put in 100% effort. There is not a fiber in my body that believes he is putting forth his best effort to stay on the field and perform. At least then he can argue that he gives a shit about his job and those who it affects, regardless of whether or not it is his top priority. If he can’t do that, 2. Retire. If you’re going to do something, do it with 100% effort. If you’re not, don’t do that thing.

great take

Hey Trevor May - big Twins fans and miss seeing you on the squad... in regards to the video I would say he should always be willing to give 90-100% of his efforts (ideally 100%) if he's being paid a professional big league contract. It's only fair to the fans. That doesn't have to mean he likes it or is totally into it as its understandable it is a job and giving up your whole spring, summer, and part of fall for a dedicated job that takes all your time is a lot. But you're playing a game. A game that you had to have loved since you were a kid otherwise you wouldn't be where you are. If it gets too much to dedicate all that time and effort to be at least 90% into it when you're playing than I say you should hang it up and enjoy your earnings, family, and retirement

How many hard hours do you have to put in before getting to the "bigs" and having to put in the hard hours. Ends up being emotional attrition

Just finding your page. Your openness about mental health is great. I wish you’d break down what you’re diagnosed with as well as therapy’s or things you’ve found that help you. Besides money. Haha.

Kind of reminds me of Harrison Ford. Great actor. Very talented. Does not enjoy it. The difference is Ford wasn’t skipping out on rehearsals to my knowledge

What do I want from him? Easy: 290/380/530 plus solid defence

I used to think Zack Greinke was anti social until this Guy.

I am an Angel's fan, and I would just want him to play and be productive in the field. I don't care about the other stuff. I just need him to be a professional.

I remember you talking in a Twitch stream a couple years ago that you didn't like that there were 162 games in a season/the season is too long, isn't that the same as some of Rendon's comments?

The sandlot Smalls: “to me baseball was a game. But to Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez… baseball was life.” Rendon got paid money for being a select few of elite players who could do what he was capable of doing. He is not producing or even playing to his potential. That’s a big reason for the backlash. If he was slugging 35 HR driving in 110 in 145plus games, and he made those comments, the reaction would be more shocked I think.

Rendon is saying and, probably feeling, what MOST working people in the US feel. I am here so I dont get fined. I am good at this job and here to collect paychecks. TBF, we don't need to feel every emotion we have imagined and idolized and made to feel via books, movies, etc, for what we label as regular jobs from our POV.

@TrevorMayBaseball

5 ай бұрын

All fair points. Well said.

Have him return the money for the days off he takes and see how his teammates and management respond. That should take care of the situation.

If a player wants to retire and has a year or years left on his contract, is the team obligated to pay him his full contract money or can he just leave the remaining money owed on the table? Is there usually verbiage in the contract that usually spells out the above scenario's?

To answer your question, have enough self-awareness to know that expressing your lack of passion to Angels fans and MLB fans is going to fall on deaf ears and generate only crocodile 🐊 tears. There are audiences to provide that empathy, MLB fans are not that.

I think that Yoenis Cespedes didn't like playing baseball either. He made lots of money purchased a farm in Florida and wanted to farm rather than play baseball.

@TrevorMayBaseball

5 ай бұрын

Nikola Jokic is similar I think.

Gotta get you in a Warehouse games Blitzball game with JOMBOY

Great video as always Trev. Gives context. I can totally understand if Rendon doesn’t love playing and being in the bigs, but it probably feels like a huge kick in the nuts for Angels fans, especially when they already can’t stand their owner, and just said goodbye to Ohtani. I’m biased (being a Phils fan), but getting to root for a player like Bryce Harper, who is so intensely competitive and dedicated to the game, is awesome. As a fan, you just know that you’re getting 100% from him at all times. If Rendon were on my favorite team, it would be deflating. Like, why should I root for my team to win if he doesn’t give a shit one way or the other?

I want him to say he’s giving his best effort and winning games matters.

I think Rendon would do well to clarify that, his personal feelings aside, when the ump says “play ball” that he’s as locked in as the next man. As is stands, he leaves a lot of room to interpret that he doesn’t care about how his comments and actions negatively impact his teammates. It’s interesting to hear about his interest in basketball too because that is a sport that relies just as if not more heavily on the teamwork aspect and there’s a lot of “buying in” and sacrificing that goes into success on the court. Seems counter to his personality tbh. I’d be curious to know if Rendon ever put any effort towards individual sports like golf or tennis because it seems like that might fit his personality a bit better (or at least not require him to “give the company line” in interviews for the better of the team).

I hear your silky vocal cords and I know I’m about to get my baseball fix!

I think so many people would kill to be where he is, so he should at least act grateful

Anthony Rendon is the Hugh Grant of baseball. I personally hope he doesn’t curb his questionable behavior because it’s entertaining. It’s not like he’s an immature, hot-headed rookie. This is who he is, so this is what we’ll get. May as well sit back and enjoy the show. 😎

You may have intentionally forgotten about these, and this is no knock at your game, but I'm just really curious, how many walk off home runs did you allow and how did those make you feel. As an orioles fan, I saw the Adley walk off, but what others were there

You need to be an analyst man 😭

As an Angels fan. I completely agree. Rendon looks like he doesn’t work or care to improve his game. In fact he’s regressing and then you talk to him and he is antagonistic and like why are you bothering me. To me, it’d be better to see him show up looking like he put in work in the off-season, show up on game day whether he’s playing or not and be open to mentoring the younger players. He looks like he has sold out and doesn’t give a shit about baseball. His comments reflect that and then the freak injuries or his decision making ability really reflect that as well. Slapping a fan over being called a bitch, going into the field with a injured hand and pushing people. He just needs to show up, shut up, and show that he’s working.

I hope he makes some homemade gingerbread or Golden Grahams whatever you said (sorry was playing with my dog but caught most of it)

I would like to see him say that he’ll always do his best! For himself and his team!!!!!

Interesting take on the other side of things.

Hoping he can be healthy and have fun.

he just said the quiet part out loud. his truth can be that way but if he were to say it, like he did, his ability and talent is now viewed through that lense as opposed to viewing his ability through the lense of loving every minute of it. he doesnt like it so much but hes flat good at it so hell do it. i get it.

I cannot imagine having to work most of the year and only getting paid $35 million. They should really reduce the amount of games in a season so he can enjoy his career more.

I do agree with what you’re saying and clearly your personal experience is valid, but with 99% of other professions one could have, saying that faith and family come first before your job is a statement that’s very hard to argue. Why is that not true in this scenario? Because it’s tens of millions of dollars? Because baseball is a game at the end of the day? A combination of the two? Very interesting to think about.

@TrevorMayBaseball

5 ай бұрын

Both probably

he found the fastest way to be the most un respected player ever. Easiest way to be treated like a fool is to act like one. Type of guy you point and laugh at when you see him in public.

Rendon should show some example of hustle. Like sprint out to the bleachers like Sammy Sosa did in the 2000s

I wonder if he will punch anyone out this year in the stands

He absolutely does and it's insane that he makes $30 million a year.

Love you Mr may. Keep it up 🎉

The issue with Rendon is he comes off as antagonistic, especially towards the fans, when he is offering up this information in the way he states it. He's daring someone to say something, and he isn't willing to put the effort in to putting in a little but of thought in how he may come off, unless that thought is in trying to rub them the wrong way. He's making a choice, he's going "Yeah, I am that guy, what you gonna do about it... I got mine."

As a Yankees fan if I was an Angels fan, I’d want 2 things out of Rendon to put his heart back in the game and produce Nationals numbers while staying healthy

@TrevorMayBaseball

5 ай бұрын

How does one "put their heart back in the game" though? What do you thing would help you if you were in the situation. Honest question.

@Yankeesfan-il2he

5 ай бұрын

@@TrevorMayBaseball I think it could look different for different people but I would just say something like I’m ready to bounce back this season prove why I got that money and prove the haters wrong along with working everyday to get better kind of like how young prospects do when there motivated to make a roster spot I understand where he’s coming from though personal life always is first

I think the problem is that he said the thing. Out loud. For all of us to hear. I'm sure there are a ton more players who think of baseball as only a job. They just don't say it out loud for the average baseball fan's consumption. Like you said, it's optics. He also doesn't seem to care one way or the other about his optics so, while the average baseball fan gets angry, he'll go about his merry way until he decides to hang up his cleats. I hope he finds something that does make him happy eventually.

Most famous people have their own brand of alcohol. Trevor May gonna get his own brand of homemade graham crackers.

Dodger fan here. i have no sympathy for Rendon. As I recall, back in 2019 he dissed playing for the Dodgers, saying the "Hollywood lifestyle" wouldn't be a good fit for his family. Maybe he just likes saying stuff that gets headlines? --Whatever.

Fake it till you make it baby!

@TrevorMayBaseball

5 ай бұрын

But do you fake it when you make it. That’s the real question.