Ryan Ludwick signed a one year contract worth $2.5 million with the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, and for those who say it may not be a big deal, fear not, my friends.
You see, it was not Ludwick who struggled since being traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the San Diego Padres midway through the 2010 season. It was his surroundings.
“Playing in San Diego screwed me up. I’m not using that as an excuse or a crutch, but it turned me into a dead pull hitter. I got away from what I was as a hitter.”
Good thing he isn’t making excuses.
“It’s not a knock at San Diego or Pittsburgh, but it will be nice to be in control of the situation of where I want to play.”
Nah, doesn’t sound like a knock to me.
I believe Ludwick struggles with contradictions while speaking. I can see him as being one of those people who prefaces everything with “no offense” before insulting you. You know, don’t take offense to this following statemen...
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