Vlad is a year older..
by b0rd3rline on Mar 6, 2009 5:15 PM PST
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PrintLos Angeles Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrerosaid Friday he is a year older than his listed birth date, joining hundreds of players from the Dominican Republic who faked their ages when signing their first contracts with major-league teams.
I guess this could explain some of the "aging" theories we all had about Vlad, but hey, at least its only a difference between 33 and 34, and not 4 years like that kid from the Nationals.
It also says later in the article that the Angels were actually aware of this, and will be changing it in this years media guide.
Anybody think that this will effect Vlad's performance this year? I honestly don't, I think Vlad is gonna be Vlad and put up some monster numbers this year..
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Ah crap
HE goes from being like me (born in the year of the Dragon) to being like Brian Downing and Chuck Finley (born in the year of the Tiger). Bummer for me, good news for the Angels.
Hopefully, he does not end up like Finley and Downing … ringless.
by Downing Rules on Mar 9, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Vlad was born 2 days prior to the Rabbit New Year in 1975.
So he is at the “tail” of the year of the Tiger. Grrrrr.
by Downing Rules on Mar 10, 2009 5:26 AM PDT up reply actions
happy birthday twice
gotta make up for the one we “missed”
Phys: Well, Coon doesn't have a lot of power but he's a good bunter
Coon: F$%# That!
Thanks Zu
so uh..
Vlad’s bday is on Feb. 9th according to the article..
"Here we go baby, 'bout f***'n' time!"
usually when one announces that someone is a year older...
it indicates it is their birthday. You mentioned “Vlad is a year older” in your fanpost title, so I took the liberties to greet him with a happy birthday. He went from 33 to 34 today.
by Downing Rules on Mar 6, 2009 8:24 PM PST up reply actions
See, I wasn’t the only person with this stupid line of thinking (from OCR’s “From the Dugout” blog):
http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2009/03/09/angels-celebrate-vlads-birthdays/16879/
Snippet:
So the Angels celebrated Guerrero’s missing birthday during today’s team meeting. In front of the whole team, Guerrero was presented with two birthday cakes — one for his 33rd birthday and one for his 34th — and a bouquet of balloons.
by Downing Rules on Mar 9, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
1 year isn't that big of a deal
Especially since most players age differently, it’d be impossible to tell.
AGREE
It is not like Ramon Ortiz who had the label “Still so young he needs to learn to control his emotions” right into “He is an older pitcher who is so passionate he lets it all out during the game.”
I wonder how old Ervin is?
I'm gonna drop the hammer, and dispense some indiscriminate justice!
Terran siege tank
I don't care
It’s only a number for a proven pitcher, unless you’re worried about his age 36 season. For the record, I’m not.
I hope this doesnt mean he the actual day is different
Because I’ve been telling my friends that I share the same birthday as Vlad, and now I might look like a jackass.
And at least Vlad was open and honest about it
unlike Mr. Tejada.
by Chzburger Jones on Mar 7, 2009 12:23 AM PST reply actions
Vlad will have a monster year this year...
since he had his knee surgery I think he will crush!
game time!
The word on the streets is that
Vlad is thinner and that he is utilizing the weight room better and is walking wihtout a limp. Maybe he can get back over the 30 homer plateu and maybe even steal 10 bags.
Maybe Vlad will steal home this year
After Soth gives the sign for the suicide squeeze
by SocalAngelFaninOC on Mar 7, 2009 10:54 AM PST reply actions
We need a congressional subcommittee
to investigate these Dominicans’ age-discrepancies and ties to steroid-pushing trainers. I think it’s worth at least 20 million in tax dollars to dig deeper into this, and then have little to no repercussions. Who else is with me?
I can see October from Arizona!
Mark McGuire can Chair the Subcommittee
Vice Chair can be Palmiero
by SocalAngelFaninOC on Mar 7, 2009 1:33 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
All I have to say is...
“told ya so!” Only surprised it is one year…I expected at least 2! Oh well…
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. -- Al Gallagher
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