Pat Burrell receives hugs from coaches & teammates.
…just look how choked up he was.
The Machine, sex enthusiast, jokester, teammate… No matter what you’ve seen him as before, this is the most humbling Pat Burrell I’ve ever witnessed. He fights back a breakdown and chokes up as he leaves the field to a standing ovation, towards appreciative hugs to teammates. As he entered the field again slightly to tip his cap, you see a very slight sob as he hurries his way into the clubhouse.
There’s no crying in baseball, Pat. But the season’s over, so allow some grateful fans to share and join in with how you’re feeling. Whether 2011 really was your last year or not, we will always be tearfully grateful for your contributions.
