Kiley: Santo could miss two legs?

by DrCrawdad on Jun 5, 2006 8:57 AM CDT

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"Many Cubs players have the greatest respect for Santo and said they hope he comes back quickly, although he possibly could miss the first two legs of this trip (St. Louis and Houston). The Cubs go to Cincinnati to close out the journey next weekend." - June 3, 2006, Mike Kiley

Santo "could miss the first two legs?" OUCH!

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Not funny

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by jonpyardi on Jun 5, 2006 9:23 AM CDT reply actions

funny

you kinda feel bad about laughing at it, until you remember ronnie probably is

"In this life there are nothing but possibilities."

by flyball on Jun 5, 2006 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions

There's no doubt in my mind...

... that if Santo reads this, he will ROAR with laughter.

He approaches everything in life with an amazing good humor. I admire the man for being this way in spite of the adversity he has faced.

by Al Yellon on Jun 5, 2006 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions

Agree...

One of the nicest individuals I have met. Great sense of humor and outlook on life.

by timeforachange on Jun 5, 2006 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions

I only feel badly for Ron . . .

. . . for having to sit through - and try to comment on - the Cubs' season this year.
He deserves better.

"Respect the game above all else." - Ryne Sandberg

by Tom @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Jun 5, 2006 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions

Last month

there was a game where Ron and Pat were talking about leg injuries. Ron said something to the effect of "I was fortunate to never have any leg injuries or issues." <long, akward pause> "Until recently". And he laughed, and Pat commended him for being able to laugh at what life brings.

by gravedigger on Jun 5, 2006 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions

I remember that...

I love Ron. He's a true Cub fan, and that's why I love him.

Cubbie Blue will always sPaRkLe in my eyes, but please stop losing. PLEASE!

by sparkles721 on Jun 5, 2006 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Ouch. Harsh.

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"Aw, how could he lose the ball in the sun, he's from Mexico!"--Harry Caray

by cubbiejulie on Jun 5, 2006 9:29 AM CDT reply actions

Yikes.

No comment.

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by Sarah Hope on Jun 5, 2006 10:02 AM CDT reply actions

pardon me for being ignorant..

but what exactly is wrong with ronnie?

by mikew on Jun 5, 2006 12:38 PM CDT reply actions

He was diagnosed

early on with diabetes.
In recent years he had both legs amputated below the knee.

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by Sarah Hope on Jun 5, 2006 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah i knew all of that

I'm a HUGE Santo fan and I know all about his life and career. I just have missed the info as to why he's been out the last week.

by mikew on Jun 5, 2006 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions

now, or in general

he's kooky to start with, but you probably know that

other that the diabetes, 2 below knee amputations (I think it was around a dozen surgeries all together), the heart problems he's had, and the bladder cancer (it was bladder cancer right?) in 2003, from what I heard yesterday he was in the hospital recovering from a virus, but I didn't hear what kind of a virus

"In this life there are nothing but possibilities."

by flyball on Jun 5, 2006 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions

I believe it was . . .

Cubssuckititus.

"Respect the game above all else." - Ryne Sandberg

by Tom @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Jun 5, 2006 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Holy disrespect for the greats!

C'mon now guys...

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by Sarah Hope on Jun 5, 2006 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions

To which greats do you refer?

My comment is solely directed towards the on-field 2006 Chicago National League Ballclub.
Can you imagine what this play is doing to Ronnie's psyche? Running into double plays? Booting simple grounders? Walking in runs?
It's not good for the guy. He deserves better.

"Respect the game above all else." - Ryne Sandberg

by Tom @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Jun 5, 2006 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Well,

it was a batman thing... yeah...

Yeah, I got the joke, I just think it's bad karma (not to mention manners) to joke about someone who has fallen ill. If he died you'd feel really guilty :)

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by Sarah Hope on Jun 5, 2006 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions

You need to watch "This Old Cub"

To know what Ronnie really goes through. Most people would have given up years ago.

by Ihatethecards on Jun 5, 2006 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions

yeah, great show

Own it on DVD and have probably seen it no fewer than 10 times.

by mikew on Jun 5, 2006 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions

I will...

... heartily second this recommendation. Absolute must viewing for any Cub fan -- any baseball fan, in fact.

by Al Yellon on Jun 5, 2006 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Count me out...

I respect what Santo has accomplished and wish him the best. However, I tried to watch TOC. It failed to hold my interest & it was way too heavy on the Cub love for me. If it were about a Sox player, I think many Cub fans would feel about the same.

This Old Cub, better than Syrup of Ipeccac to this not so old Sox fan.

by DrCrawdad on Jun 5, 2006 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah, A Son's Love For His Dad.....

....I mean, how boring is that?

by BeerCub on Jun 6, 2006 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions

my favorite

Santo is telling Pat Hughes about having a few drinks in the bar after the game with the coaches. He thought it was late like 1:00 am and went to his room. He looked at the clock and it was only 11:00. (And as only Ronnie could say) "I wanted to go back down to the bar but I was too lazy to put my legs back on!" And a big hardy laugh followed.......

by mrcubsfan on Jun 5, 2006 8:52 PM CDT reply actions