- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
12
Posted on 12/22/12 at 9:13 pm to spearman
Posted on 12/22/12 at 9:13 pm to spearman
RIP
Guy hustled and played the game right
Always dealt with off the field issues - multiple dui's + mental issues
Heard voices in his head (Farney)
Guy hustled and played the game right
Always dealt with off the field issues - multiple dui's + mental issues
Heard voices in his head (Farney)
Posted on 12/22/12 at 9:13 pm to spearman
Damn. Watched a lot of Freel as a Reds fan and at the Bats in Triple A.
ETA: I remember him talking about the "voice" he heard in his head too. I think it was pretty clear he dealt with some mental issues. Poor guy.
ETA: I remember him talking about the "voice" he heard in his head too. I think it was pretty clear he dealt with some mental issues. Poor guy.
This post was edited on 12/22/12 at 9:14 pm
Posted on 12/22/12 at 9:37 pm to BluegrassBelle
quote:
"I've got this little midget in my head. I was like, 'Hey, Farney, I don't know if that was you who caught that ball. That was pretty good if that was you.'" --Freel
"He talks to me once in awhile. The guys give me a hard time about this extra man in my head." --Freel
"He actually made a comment like, 'How are the voices in your head?' We'd play around and finally this year he said, 'What's the guy's name?' I said, 'Let's call him Farney.' So now everybody's like, 'Run, Farney, run' or 'Let Farney hit today. You're not hitting very well.'" --Freel, on how Farney originated after a conversation with trainer Mark Mann
source
This post was edited on 12/22/12 at 9:38 pm
Posted on 12/22/12 at 9:38 pm to spearman
whoa wtf
Posted on 12/22/12 at 9:55 pm to spearman
Wow
Posted on 12/22/12 at 9:58 pm to spearman
Damn. That dude busted his arse on the field.
Posted on 12/22/12 at 10:02 pm to spearman
Terrible to hear
Posted on 12/22/12 at 10:47 pm to brewhan davey
The guy hustled no doubt, but he was one of the worst baserunners I have ever seen. He ran the Reds out of a lot of scoring opportunities. Nevertheless, it's very sad to see anyone resort to suicide.
Posted on 12/22/12 at 11:11 pm to Bho
Sad. But the only good thing I can say, in light of recent tragedies, is that I am thankful he didn't hurt anyone else.
Posted on 12/22/12 at 11:15 pm to emoney
Shot himself...
quote:
@EyeOnBaseball: Ryan Freel dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound, confirms Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Posted on 12/22/12 at 11:18 pm to spearman
Sad news, not a Reds fan but he was fun to watch in the field. Gave it his all on every play.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 4:14 am to Clint Southwood
Completely random, but when I saw this it made me think of one of the greatest sports plays I've seen live. Only time ever in Cincinatti and went to a Reds Cardinals game. Freel robbed pujols on a dead sprint diving catch in left center that I'll never forget. Got a standing O, and his next AB he beat out an infielder grounder for a single. Never ever heard a crowd go that crazy over an infield hit. Carry over from the catch and acknowledgement over the straight hustle. Sad to see this tonight
Posted on 12/23/12 at 4:17 am to bddwolfpack
quote:
Guy hustled and played the game right
Agree with you here. Probably the least talented on the field at most times but he busted his arse every pitch. Sad to see anyone go this way.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 6:55 am to spearman
I hate that. He was my favorite player in the last 10 years because of the way he played the game. I think I've bought 3 baseball cards in the last 15 years and all 3 have been freel's.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 8:16 am to Cajun Revolution
Didn't know about the voices but I know he had multiple concussions. Sounds like he had schizophrenia.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 8:18 am to spearman
Wow....terrible.
Posted on 12/23/12 at 3:10 pm to spearman
wow i missed this story. what the hell?
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News