This is a very happy day for me. It was about 15 years ago when I was down a ton of money betting baseball. Looking to get out of a hole on Memorial Day, I laid 2 dimes on Clemens (when he was pitching for the Red Sox) at Yankee stadium. He was like -220 on the road.
With a two run lead going into the ninth, Clemens gets pulled for the closer Reardon.
Reardon walks two batters with two outs and then gives up a 3 run homer to Mel Hall completely crushing my bank account!!! I will never forget Hall dropping the bat the minute he hit it. They played that highlight over and over that year because that might have been the only win the Yanks had that season.
Jeff.........Have a good trip, as Tony Montana would say.:finger23:
With a two run lead going into the ninth, Clemens gets pulled for the closer Reardon.
Reardon walks two batters with two outs and then gives up a 3 run homer to Mel Hall completely crushing my bank account!!! I will never forget Hall dropping the bat the minute he hit it. They played that highlight over and over that year because that might have been the only win the Yanks had that season.
Jeff.........Have a good trip, as Tony Montana would say.:finger23:
He said it was the medication that made him do it and that he was sorry,'' O'Neill said.
Reardon's attorney, Mitchell Beers, said that Reardon had taken antidepressants since his son's death in early 2004. In addition, he had taken additional medication after surgery last week.
Reardon, who made more than $11.5 million in his career, according to baseball-reference.com, was not having any known financial problems, O'Neill said.
Reardon's attorney, Mitchell Beers, said that Reardon had taken antidepressants since his son's death in early 2004. In addition, he had taken additional medication after surgery last week.
Reardon, who made more than $11.5 million in his career, according to baseball-reference.com, was not having any known financial problems, O'Neill said.
Former teammates reactions
Former Twins great arrested on robbery charges
Associated Press
December 27, 2005
Jeff Reardon's former Twins teammates were surprised and saddened Tuesday after learning he had been arrested for allegedly robbing a jewelry store Monday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Reardon, 50, recorded the final out in the Twins' 1987 World Series victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
His attorney, Mitchell Beers, told the Associated Press that Reardon has been on antidepressant medication and has had a difficult time since his 20-year-old son died of a drug overdose in February 2004.
Reardon also underwent a heart angioplasty procedure last week.
"I'm totally shocked," said Al Newman, an infielder on the Twins' 1987 team. "When I heard that, it was like you couldn't be talking about Jeff."
Bert Blyleven, a pitcher on the Twins' 1987 team, said, "That's not [Reardon's] makeup, and it never was. Hopefully he can get some help."
Reardon, one of the top relief pitchers in history, was charged with armed robbery. He blamed his arrest on medication he was taking for depression.
Reardon, who retired before the 2005 season and is sixth in career saves, walked into Hamilton Jewelers at the Gardens Mall on Monday and handed an employee a note saying he had a gun and the store was being robbed, police said Tuesday.
Reardon, who starred with the Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox, fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash. Police found him at a nearby restaurant and recovered the stolen money.
Lt. David O'Neill said Reardon did not have a gun and offered no resistance when handcuffed.
"He said it was the medication that made him do it and that he was sorry,'' O'Neill said.
He said Reardon has lived in the city for more than 20 years and has never caused any problems.
Reardon briefly appeared in court Tuesday and was to be released on $5,000 bail, said Beers.
Beers said the death of Reardon's son has been "very difficult for him and his family.'' Reardon is married and has two other children. He has been on medication for depression. He also underwent a heart angioplasty last week and has been taking medication for that condition. Reardon is married and has two other children.
"He asked me to apologize to his fans and friends,'' Beers said. "This bizarre incident is completely uncharacteristic of Jeff Reardon.''
He said Reardon, who made more than $11.5 million during his career, according to baseballreference.com, was not having financial problems.
Blyleven said he knew Reardon was still deeply affected by his son's death.
"It's very uncharacteristic of Jeff Reardon to do what he did,'' said Blyleven, now a TV analyst for the Twins. "I've been very fortunate, and my wife has, not to lose any of our children. I can't imagine what he's going through in the holidays.''
"Hopefully, he can get help and move forward on his life,'' Blyleven added. "Thank God no one was hurt.''
Reardon had a save in the Twins' World Series victory over St. Louis. But five years later, he gave up a two-run homer to Toronto's Ed Sprague in the ninth inning, allowing the Blue Jays to tie Atlanta at one game apiece. Toronto eventually won the 1992 World Series in six games.
The four-time All-Star was 73-77 with 367 saves and a 3.16 ERA in 16 seasons with the New York Mets, Montreal, Minnesota, Boston, the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees.
Former Twins great arrested on robbery charges
Associated Press
December 27, 2005
Jeff Reardon's former Twins teammates were surprised and saddened Tuesday after learning he had been arrested for allegedly robbing a jewelry store Monday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Reardon, 50, recorded the final out in the Twins' 1987 World Series victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
His attorney, Mitchell Beers, told the Associated Press that Reardon has been on antidepressant medication and has had a difficult time since his 20-year-old son died of a drug overdose in February 2004.
Reardon also underwent a heart angioplasty procedure last week.
"I'm totally shocked," said Al Newman, an infielder on the Twins' 1987 team. "When I heard that, it was like you couldn't be talking about Jeff."
Bert Blyleven, a pitcher on the Twins' 1987 team, said, "That's not [Reardon's] makeup, and it never was. Hopefully he can get some help."
Reardon, one of the top relief pitchers in history, was charged with armed robbery. He blamed his arrest on medication he was taking for depression.
Reardon, who retired before the 2005 season and is sixth in career saves, walked into Hamilton Jewelers at the Gardens Mall on Monday and handed an employee a note saying he had a gun and the store was being robbed, police said Tuesday.
Reardon, who starred with the Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox, fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash. Police found him at a nearby restaurant and recovered the stolen money.
Lt. David O'Neill said Reardon did not have a gun and offered no resistance when handcuffed.
"He said it was the medication that made him do it and that he was sorry,'' O'Neill said.
He said Reardon has lived in the city for more than 20 years and has never caused any problems.
Reardon briefly appeared in court Tuesday and was to be released on $5,000 bail, said Beers.
Beers said the death of Reardon's son has been "very difficult for him and his family.'' Reardon is married and has two other children. He has been on medication for depression. He also underwent a heart angioplasty last week and has been taking medication for that condition. Reardon is married and has two other children.
"He asked me to apologize to his fans and friends,'' Beers said. "This bizarre incident is completely uncharacteristic of Jeff Reardon.''
He said Reardon, who made more than $11.5 million during his career, according to baseballreference.com, was not having financial problems.
Blyleven said he knew Reardon was still deeply affected by his son's death.
"It's very uncharacteristic of Jeff Reardon to do what he did,'' said Blyleven, now a TV analyst for the Twins. "I've been very fortunate, and my wife has, not to lose any of our children. I can't imagine what he's going through in the holidays.''
"Hopefully, he can get help and move forward on his life,'' Blyleven added. "Thank God no one was hurt.''
Reardon had a save in the Twins' World Series victory over St. Louis. But five years later, he gave up a two-run homer to Toronto's Ed Sprague in the ninth inning, allowing the Blue Jays to tie Atlanta at one game apiece. Toronto eventually won the 1992 World Series in six games.
The four-time All-Star was 73-77 with 367 saves and a 3.16 ERA in 16 seasons with the New York Mets, Montreal, Minnesota, Boston, the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees.
11 million in dollars from 10 years ago is like 20 million or more today. Your talking about 11 million before real estate boom, silicon valley. To go through that kind of money you have to be real idiot. Unfortunately MLB players fall for get rich quick schemes and tax shelters. Anybody with half a brain or wasn't married 5 times should be rolling in dough if they made 11 million over a
10 year plus career.
10 year plus career.
