Posted on 02/24/2020 5:26:16 AM PST by cowpoke
For years, the four-time All-Star has reportedly been competing in team-roping rodeo competitions in secret, under the alias “Mason Saunders” and possibly others.
Yes, really. According to The Athletic’s interview with Bumgarner, the former San Francisco Giants southpaw has been competing as Saunders with different partners as far back as March of last year, and possibly longer.
The participation of the 2014 World Series MVP is apparently an open secret in the rodeo community, given that Bumgarner is one of the most recognizable faces in baseball. It’s also reportedly a known fact among all of Bumgarner’s MLB acquaintances.
Bumgarner just kept it a secret from the media to avoid outside attention, for obvious reasons. He didn’t sound happy with The Athletic as he explained to them why he used an alias and how he arrived at Mason Saunders...MORE
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That's pretty amazing.
I wonder if there are a few contract breaches there.
That guy was a great pitcher when he was mowing down my Pirates a few years ago. Pretty damn good hitter too.
Thankully, Mr. Bungardner never made fun of the Fraud at a rodeo.
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Roping isn’t bull riding. But still... competitive rodeo strikes me as a risky off-season activity.
Walt Garrison was a steer wrestler. You talk about hard on the knees.
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Arizona Diamondbacks just gave a five-year, $85 million contract to Mad Madison.
From the article, I see all the ownership freaks are playing it "mum" in answering questions.
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Here's suggesting Baumie better get some new Rodeo names for his fans.
Team Roping probably has the fewest injuries of any rodeo event. The most common injuty, though, is the loss of a finger.
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Maybe "curling" would be better. All he needs is a broom and a sense of humor.
And patience.
As a highly technical aerospace guy when I go overseas and am asked about my job, I tell people I am a rodeo clown. Can talk for a hour or so about my job and never touch on my true identity. Thanks to my rodeo friends! (H/T Dave)
Tom Landry made him restrict his steer wrestling to the off-season only.
When some years back Aaron Boone broke his ‘something’ playing pick up basketball while under contract with the yankees....he voided his contract and was let go.
Now he’s their manager.
An article headline that starts with the most overused word in the English language. It’s the new ‘like.’
Mr. Baer should learn how to write.
For sure.
Such a mortal sin, that rodeo clown needed to see the light.
DON’T LOOK AT ME!
and rotator cuff injuries.
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Not too good for pitchers.
and a really good liver...
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