It's become somewhat apparent over the last few days that having the New York Yankees in the playoffs is good for the safety of citizens in Nebraska. That's because when the Yankees miss the postseason it gives Joba Chamberlain a lot of free time to drive around drunk and get into scuffles at local strip clubs.Of course, Joba's run-in with Nebraska police has brought up many questions about his maturity. After all, Chamberlain is only 23 years old, and the celebrity of being a New York Yankee can get to a kid's head after a while. It's something that Darryl Strawberry knows all too well, though he experienced it as a Met, and he has some advice for Joba.
"I told [Yankees executive Ray Negron] I think the main thing for Joba right now is he needs to look at himself in the mirror and evaluate himself, more than anything," Strawberry said yesterday morning. "At that age, in the situation he's in with the Yankees, it's easy to think you can do whatever you want to do. But that's just the beginning.
"If Joba was smart, he would walk right across his clubhouse and sit down next to Derek Jeter and talk to him about responsibilities and living life the right way," Strawberry said. "If he was really smart after what just happened, there's a guy right in your clubhouse on your team who can help you. Ask him for some advice. Ask him the things you should do. And he'll sit down with you and tell you.
"But you've got to be willing to put your pride to your side, say I got this, and then go over and ask the guy who's been there from day one. Look at his reputation. Look at what he's done.Yes, Derek can teach Joba about the art of picking up supermodels and actresses in New York so he doesn't have to resort to trolling for Nebraska strippers. Oh, and Strawberry's other piece of advice for Joba?
"That's what Joba can learn. He can learn a lot if he really wants to. He can learn about what it is like to be a person who has the spotlight on him and all this attention. There are things he should know he just can't do. It's important. We all hope he sees that and understands that."
If Dwight Gooden offers you coke, say no.
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strawberry asks joba ,where can i buy some crack?
Sounds like great advice from someone who's been there. The last bit from the writer shows his ass. You can't praise Straw for his good advice but turn a positive article into an attack on the person talking sence. Don't take good advice from someone who understands the situation and has made the same mistakes but rather we should only take advice from assh0les like you. Would it be to much to ask that you take the truth as truth and not bring in sarcasm where it's not needed. As for your attack on Jeter, don't let your sports affiliation get in the way of a young mans life. As for your views on Jeter he has led an honorable life, his actions speak louder than words. The fact that he enjoys his life which he has made thru hard work and determination in no means lessens your worth, unless you have done things you are not comfortable with. Save your negativity for negative situations and recognize positive influence when it stares you in the face. Let men be men and keep your childish jealousy to yourself.
strawberry isnt a young man anymore ,he is old ,and he still hasnt learned shit as he gets to old ,the only thing he is ,is some old fart that still has to suck on mamas nipple cause he doesnt know how he should conduct himself as a grown up man and i wouldnt even give him the credit of that title,the only thing i can definately say is that strawberry is an idiot like all the other ghetto idiots that either live in the ghetto or come from the ghetto , we call them ghetto trash