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Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez had coc aine in his system and was legally drunk when he was killed in a boating accident last month, according to autopsy and toxicology reports obtained Saturday by ESPN. A toxicology report from the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department showed that coc aine and multiple other substances were detected in Fernandez's blood. Fernandez, 24, had a blood alcohol content of .147, nearly twice the legal limit, when his boat crashed into a Miami Beach jetty Sept. 25.
originally posted by: 123143
He played for a living. I can't respect anyone who plays games for a living or plays dress-up in front of a camera.
They are ridiculously well-paid for nothing really serious, impressive, or socially redeeming.
originally posted by: dogstar23
originally posted by: 123143
He played for a living. I can't respect anyone who plays games for a living or plays dress-up in front of a camera.
They are ridiculously well-paid for nothing really serious, impressive, or socially redeeming.
Nothing impressive about being among the most talented individuals on Earth at what they do? So, same goes for the world's greatest singers, pianists, sculptors, etc.?
Baseball players wouldn't be paid so well if what they do wasn't enjoyed by so many people. Entertainment is a pleasurable part of life. It's sad and bizarre that some people don't understand human joy, fun, pleasure. All work and seriousness all the time?
And yes, it's referred to as "playing", but these guys worked harder and continue to do so than most of us ever will to get to where they are.
As for "hero worship" - has anyone at all come out and applauded him for making bad choices ending in his death?