I've always been a HUGE Sal Fasano fan. Last year, I even got to see him play a brief stink for my Indians. Fasano's a good guy, honest, humble and plays the game the right way. I respect Fasano more than just about anybody to have played the game. When I found this column from SI on him, I felt compelled to share...
This piece is pretty tear-jerking. You rarely get to hear stories about players who actually play the game as a job, grinding out veteran minimum-type paychecks, and spending the majority of which on health care staples that you or I would also choose to furnish via our weekly wage. You know, as opposed to lavish vacations and/or a garage full of cars? Check it out via the link below. You won’t be disappointed.
Catcher Sal Fasano plays for son who has heart condition - Jeff Pearlman - SI.com
And PS, let's all say a prayer for little Santo.
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This piece is pretty tear-jerking. You rarely get to hear stories about players who actually play the game as a job, grinding out veteran minimum-type paychecks, and spending the majority of which on health care staples that you or I would also choose to furnish via our weekly wage. You know, as opposed to lavish vacations and/or a garage full of cars? Check it out via the link below. You won’t be disappointed.
Catcher Sal Fasano plays for son who has heart condition - Jeff Pearlman - SI.com
And PS, let's all say a prayer for little Santo.
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