Putting family ahead of baseball
September 22nd, 2006My column this week is about Jeff Parker, the general manager for the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx, who left a plum job with the Anaheim Angels for a minor league position — because it was more suitable for his family.
“Bumfuzzled”? Is that a new word I haven’t heard of? Probably. Is the meaning along the same line as “bewildered”?
Anyway, good article as always Tim. It’s nice to hear of someone who is able to have his priorities in order.
Great article Tim! Having a nice new home and new vehicles and being able to travel anywhere you want when you want and being able to afford the luxuries life has to offer is nice, but it doesn’t compare to the time spent with your family.
Of course I haven’t had the opportunity to turn down a high paying job such as Mr. Parker’s, but I do understand how important it is to be there for my wife and children and to be involved in every aspect of their lives and I love every minute of it.
bumfuzzled
Enjoyed the article, Tim. As for “bumfuzzled,” I’ll wager those of us who recognize it are from the South.