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Here's the conundrum of massive major sports contracts: If you get paid, you're expected to win. At the same time, you're often expected to shut up.
It's an alluring narrative. You're rich beyond mere mortals' wildest dreams for playing a child's game. What are you whining about, even if you're stuck on a sub-.500 franchise?
On the other hand, why aren't you single-handedly guiding your team to the promised land considering how much money you're making?
Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Colorado Rockies third baseman spelled it out on Thursday in remarks to USA Today's Bob Nightengale:
"The fans don't want me to lie to them.