When athletes think green, they're usually thinking about another big fat contract.
Not Chris Dickerson.
When athletes think charity work, they're usually thinking about next years taxes, looking for write-offs from that big fat contract.
Again, not Dickerson.
Now it isn't Dickerson doesn't think about big contracts that require charity work. I'm sure he does, what athlete doesn't?
Not Chris Dickerson.
When athletes think charity work, they're usually thinking about next years taxes, looking for write-offs from that big fat contract.
Again, not Dickerson.
Now it isn't Dickerson doesn't think about big contracts that require charity work. I'm sure he does, what athlete doesn't?
Dickerson's dilemma?
On the field, he's only been in Major League Baseball about half a season, the rest of his professional career has been spent sweeping through the minor leagues.
Yet off, he's already done so much.
Last season, when the Cincinnati Reds traded away Adam Dunn, Dickerson was summoned from Triple-A Louisville to the big stage in Cincinnati. He brought with him a good glove in the outfield, a different approach to hitting, some speed and a recycling program that he hoped would catch on among his new team just as it had done his old.
He had already set-up shop in Louisville, putting recycling bins in the dug-out and hooking his teammates up with Eco friendly reusable water bottles. When he got to Cincinnati, the same and when media types caught on and the word spread, folks got interested.
Jack Cassel, a middle relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians who himself has only been a pro for three years, contacted Dickerson and out of the conversation weplaygreen.org was born.
Now I know what some might say, " big deal, guys going green," but Dickerson isn't established, he doesn't make millions. Heck, he didn't even know if he'd have a job this year. But he used his platform, not to demand a trade or another raise, but to be positive and in MLB anything positive that isn't a steroid test is a good thing.
Hal McCoy, hall a fame beat writer for the Dayton Daily News who covers the Reds on a daily basis weighed in by e-mail;
Joe: "I find it not only gratifying that a player who has not established himself has stepped forward to think about the environment, but he is actually back up his words by doing something about it, especially with his web-site. Chris is mature far beyond his years and it shows when he talks about his project. His eyes sparkle and his speech pattern speeds up. Just a great guy."
Hal
Meet Chris Dickerson, rookie cribs style; YouTube
Big thanks to Mr. McCoy, who took time out of his busy schedule to respond to my e-mail.
More Info; Cincinnati Reds
Yet off, he's already done so much.
Last season, when the Cincinnati Reds traded away Adam Dunn, Dickerson was summoned from Triple-A Louisville to the big stage in Cincinnati. He brought with him a good glove in the outfield, a different approach to hitting, some speed and a recycling program that he hoped would catch on among his new team just as it had done his old.
He had already set-up shop in Louisville, putting recycling bins in the dug-out and hooking his teammates up with Eco friendly reusable water bottles. When he got to Cincinnati, the same and when media types caught on and the word spread, folks got interested.
Jack Cassel, a middle relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians who himself has only been a pro for three years, contacted Dickerson and out of the conversation weplaygreen.org was born.
Now I know what some might say, " big deal, guys going green," but Dickerson isn't established, he doesn't make millions. Heck, he didn't even know if he'd have a job this year. But he used his platform, not to demand a trade or another raise, but to be positive and in MLB anything positive that isn't a steroid test is a good thing.
Hal McCoy, hall a fame beat writer for the Dayton Daily News who covers the Reds on a daily basis weighed in by e-mail;
Joe: "I find it not only gratifying that a player who has not established himself has stepped forward to think about the environment, but he is actually back up his words by doing something about it, especially with his web-site. Chris is mature far beyond his years and it shows when he talks about his project. His eyes sparkle and his speech pattern speeds up. Just a great guy."
Hal
Meet Chris Dickerson, rookie cribs style; YouTube
Big thanks to Mr. McCoy, who took time out of his busy schedule to respond to my e-mail.
More Info; Cincinnati Reds
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