Loading ...Heyward Will Sit Out All-Star Game
Written by Colin on June 30, 2010 – 6:16 amI know I was hard on him earlier, but Jason Heyward just made me glad his head is screwed on straight – he said that, if chosen, he’ll sit out the All-Star game.
And this is why he’s more mature than most kids his age.
Most kids his age would want to go take the fame and glamour that comes with being selected as an All-Star in your first season. Heyward will be eligible to come off the DL before the All-Star game and could likely play with no risk to the remainder of the season. Despite this, Heyward is showing his maturity and his devotion to the team and electing not to play in the All-Star game.
Good on you, Jason. I’ll be the first to say that we appreciate not just you prioritizing the rest of the season with the Braves, but knowing you’re not after personal glory. You fit here in Atlanta, and we appreciate that.
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By Jonathan on Jun 30, 2010 | Reply
This is the right choice for the Braves, but I wouldn't be heartbroken if he decided he wanted to play. I mean, you can't take anything for granted in professional sports and who knows, maybe it'd be his only all-star opportunity (not likely, but always possible). But anyways, I'm happy he's taking it easy on the thumb and thinking about the bigger picture.