The occasional ramblings of one M. Rybacki.

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Mo Vaughn

It seems that Mo has lived a double life over the years. On one hand, it has been documented that Vaughn gave of his time and money both during and after his playing career. He was charitable, sociable, etc. and it was this reputation, when coupled with his monster home runs and 'Hit Dog' plate presence, that made him a fan favorite. But by other accounts, he was irresponsible in his personal life, and now, a steroid user. I wouldn't say that it's the biggest shock of them all, given his large frame, the wear an tear he put on his body (especially with that awkward uppercut swing), and the pressure he faced to live up to his free agent contract in Anaheim and New York.

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