“Does he know who I am? Exactly-he shouldn’t! My mom doesn’t even know I’m in the major leagues, and my dad still confuses me with my older brother at Thanksgiving dinner. To tell the truth, I’m pretty sure the ball was worth more before I hit it. I’m Matt Carson, for God’s sake!”

Matt Carson, rookie A’s outfielder, on the jerk that caught his first home run and is demanding $10,000 for the ball (Deadspin)

   

Posted on September 26, 2009