Re: [Celtics' Stuff Possible, life thre atening con dition.-Herald

[Cecil <cecil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

DJ,

Eck's problems went far beneath the surface of what was percieved as simply
an alcohol dependency.  It all began when his former roommate and best
friend, Rick Manning, became involved in an extramarital affair, with Eck's
wife.  That was the reason for him coming to Boston in the first place.  You
can imagine the emotion he wrestled with when Manning stepped into the
batter's box.

All things considered, it's a wonderful story, the way Eck fought his
problems and became the great reliever that you mentioned.  If Baker even
comes back, it will be a great story, but not on the same level as Eck.

Cecil



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Subject: Re: [Celtics' Stuff Possible, life thre atening  condition.-Herald


> Although they have said that they think they won't be making any other
roster
> moves, it is possible that they activate Vin for the playoffs. I am of the
> optimistic sort and I think he it could be a great story if Vin was to
turn
> it around like Eck did and I can wait until next year. I saw Kemp the
other
> day and I couldn't believe how he could barely get the ball over the rim,
> nothing like the dunking machine he used to be. I can't believe that he
can't
> lose any more weight.  People have to hit bottom before they realize there
is
> a problem. With all the talk we got from Vin the press all along, there is
no
> doubt  he was in denial. I just hope the permanent damage was minimized.
If
> Vin is able to become 3/4s of the player he once was, the owners will be
> worshiped for their tough love. In many of the these cases, tough love is
> required, especially with these pampered athletes...
>
> DJessen33
>
>
> > Hall of fame candidate (and former Red Sox all star) Dennis Eckersley
was
> > lost in the wilderness (first with the Sox) and then (unsurprisingly)
with
> > the Cubs before he was reborn as one of the best relievers in baseball
> > history only after he solved his problems with alcohol.  This type of
> > comeback is the best case dream scenario for Baker if he sincerely wants
to
> > change.  If not, the Celtics didn't give up that much in the bad trade
in
> > terms of talent and, if Baker won't try, ought not be financially bound
to
> > a player who can't fulfill his side of the bargain.  In the worst case
for
> > Baker (he won't accept help), will the NBA fully penalize the Celtics
under
> > the salary cap (considering the Reggie Lewis death precedent)?