Quote: (05-06-2017 06:35 PM)kosko Wrote:
Overall, if Ball lives up to ten hype he will in fact change the game. There comes a point though where pops needs to fall back and just be the master hype man and let some sophisticated people run the business side of the Ball brand.
What is the contigency plan is Ball flops and takes 2 years longer to reach all star status for example? What will be the long term business plans for that? His father has to much ego and pride to plan for that but from a baines standpoint it is needed.
Although I agree with your analysis, I don't think he'll give it up. The same ego/drive that helped mold his oldest son into a top 5 draft prospect isn't likely going to go away soon if ever. People don't change easily, especially the ones that aren't afraid to say and believe crazy things. Know several people like this in my family who poured it all into their kids - without exception, their kids are very successful and yet can't stand being around their parents because they still can't chill out.