Vernon Wells hasn't been on my personal radar screen since he left the Expos Nationals to play for one of those American League teams. Well today Deadspin had a blurb that really makes me appreciate Vernon for his sense of humor. Too many professional athletes take themselves far too seriously. And they take it personally when someone in the stands trys to take heckling to an all new level. I'm not a heckler, but I can imagine these guys got a real charge out of Vernon's response. After several innings of playing to the hecklers just a bit he went into the dug-out and signed a baseball for them. The inscription:
Dear Mr. Dork,Here is your ball! Can you please tell me what gas station you work at, so when you are pumping my gas, I can yell at you!!! Now sit down, shut up and enjoy the game.- Your favorite centrefielder
Go Vernon. Way to show everyone in baseball that you are just playing a game and fun is of paramount importance.