As reported by several news outlets today, the New York Mets have asked that R.A. Dickey not climb Mount Kilimanjaro this winter. Dickey, who has planned this trip as a fundraiser for the Bombay Teen Challenge, is still reportedly planning on making the trip, however it will be against the team's wishes. In a letter to Dickey the Mets basically said that they reserve the right to void the final year of his contract should anything bad happen on the assent.Oddly enough, many Mets fans have taken exception to the fact that the Mets would prefer that Dickey not make the trip, likely due to the charitable nature of the venture. I however think that the Mets are absolutely 100% within their right to ask that Dickey not make the climb.According to UltimateKilimanjaro.com, there are an estimated ten deaths annually on the mountain. Other sites, including MtKilimanjarologue.com claim that of the 30,000 people who attempt the climb every year, roughly 40% don't reach the summit f...
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A Letter To R.A. Dickey
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Dear R.A.
It has come to our attention that you plan on doing a charity junket to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, in Africa.
Although we are sure that it is for a worthy cause, unwed mothers is that right? As your employer the N.Y. Mets respectfully request that you reconsider.
Mountain climbing is the third most dangerous sport in the world, eclipsed only by shark punching, and professional...
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Mets miffed with RHP Dickey's mountain climbing plans
Via Pro Sports Daily
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December 28, 2011
New York Mets righthander R.A. Dickey intends to ascend Mount Kilimanjaro, despite the team's objections.
The Mets sent a "procedural" letter to agent Bo McKinniss "just to cover themselves legally" after the knuckleballer expressed his desire to make the climb for charity, sources told the New York Daily News.
Dickey, who is slated to receive $4.5 million...
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December 28, 2011
Mets ask Dickey not to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Via Mets Chronicle
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December 27, 2011
According to ESPN NY, the Mets have asked R.A. Dickey not to make his charity climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. However, Dickey still plans on going, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Though trips up Kilimanjaro are apparently not fatal or even that dangerous, the Mets have sent Dickey a letter saying they can void his contract if anything bad happens.
"If we thought...
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December 27, 2011
New York Mets’ R.A. Dickey to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Via Rant Sports
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December 29, 2011
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro would be a pretty damn cool thing to add to your life resume. There aren’t many people who would even be willing to follow through with a challenge of that magnitude – let alone be able to physically accomplish it. With that said, R.A. Dickey’s journey up that mountain will not directly lead to more tallies in the win column for the...
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December 29, 2011
R.A. Dickey Will Climb Mount Kilimanjaro Despite Mets Advising Against It
Via Larry Brown Sports
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December 28, 2011
R.A. Dickey is aware of the risks involved if he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, but he plans on doing it anyway. The 37-year-old Mets pitcher has been planning to make the trek for months, joined by former Twins teammate Kevin Slowey. Earlier this week, the Mets sent Dickey a letter urging him to not go through with the climb and reminding him that his $4.5 million salary for 2012...
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Link: Mets ask Dickey not to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
Via MetsOnline
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December 27, 2011
The Mets have asked R.A. Dickey not to make his charity climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. Although, according to the Wall Street Journal, Dickey still plans on going. Even though trips up Kilimanjaro are usually not that dangerous, the Mets have sent Dickey a letter saying they can void his contract if anything fatal happens.
“If we thought it was a good idea, we wouldn’...
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December 27, 2011
The Mets Are Trying To Stop R.A. Dickey From Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Dickey, the Mets' knuckleballing ace, wrote on NYTimes.com that Hemingway inspired him to climb Kilimanjaro, the 19,341-foot Tanzanian peak. He's taking the climb to raise awareness of teenage prostitution in Mumbai.More »
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