By Ryan K Boman via Bounding into Sports | September 17, 2024
Wander Franco once stood on top of the world in Major League Baseball. The jewel of the Tampa Bay Rays organization and one of the brightest young stars of America’s Pastime, he had an array of skills and enough flash and be a darling of the fans and media. Unfortunately for the 22-year-old phenom, the maturity and intelligence that he displays on the field don’t seem to guide his decisions in his personal life.
Franco was placed on administrative leave indefinitely by Major League Baseball last week while authorities in the Dominican Republic investigate the All-Star shortstop for an alleged relationship with an underage girl. It was a shocker for fans around the Bay, as ‘El Patron’ is one of the club’s most popular players. He was widely (and in a sickly ironic way now) beloved for his almost childlike love of the game.
Franco, an All-Star this season, was expected to be a big part of the playoff push for the Rays ( 80-52, 2nd in the AL East), but that won’t happen now. Instead of taking swings, he’ll likely spend this fall taking questions. From the media, from Commissioner Rob Manfred, and from law enforcement. So, he’s all booked up. Literally. … Read More HERE
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