Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Well That's An Interesting Way To Give Someone A Company Car
This story is incredible, on a couple levels. First of all, it's probably about a 10 on a hilarity level, but then it is a 10 on a "holy shit, what a cool deal" level.
Apparently the Cubs pitching staff decided to have some fun with their strength and conditioning coach...and he reaped the rewards of putting up with one of their pranks:
Seriously, how funny/cool is that?
Also, how do I apply for a job where I am around Cubs players a lot? I could use a Nissan upgrade, myself...
Apparently the Cubs pitching staff decided to have some fun with their strength and conditioning coach...and he reaped the rewards of putting up with one of their pranks:
When the Cubs began practice in the morning, Aramis Ramirez pointed to a wrecked '95 Nissan Sentra near the Cubs bullpen and asked: "Hey 'Bussy,' what's your car doing on the ramp?"
Buss looked over at the wreck and replied: "That's not my car."
But then Buss did a double take.
"Dude," he said to Ramirez. "That's my car!"
Buss soon discovered his car was demolished beyond recognition, but this was no ordinary crime. The car windows all had been smashed in, the front, back and sides all were severely dented and the smoking guns—a couple of baseball bats and balls—were strategically placed in the windshield.
"I figured (Jon) Lieber, (Kerry) Wood immediately, (Ryan) Dempster …" he said. "Then I realized it was every pitcher we have."...
After the workout ended, Dempster told Buss to "quit pouting" and come with him to the weight room to "see something."
As they walked out the back door, Buss saw several players and a 2008 Nissan Xterra parked in the walkway. Dempster gave him the keys for the new SUV, valued at about $25,000....
Buss nearly was moved to tears by the players' generosity.
Seriously, how funny/cool is that?
Also, how do I apply for a job where I am around Cubs players a lot? I could use a Nissan upgrade, myself...
Labels: Chicago Cubs, Fun With Team Employees That Make 1% Of What You Make, Kerry Wood, Ryan Dempster
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