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The Straw That Still Stirs

By Matthew Philips | NEWSWEEK
Published May 2, 2009
From the magazine issue dated May 18, 2009

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  • Posted By: KNOW_IT_ALL @ 05/05/2009 7:26:10 PM

    What an ASS! If he wouldn't do anything differently if he could do it over then why does he "think about how good he could have been a lot"? After all these years he still hasn't learned from his mistakes.

    • Posted By: dedeej @ 05/05/2009 8:09:53 PM

      He's being honest. Point he will relapse when he stops telling it real. We haven't walked in his shoes and his matter of fact attitude may be what keeps life real. too many people got fancy insightful answers and fall flat on their faces. I recently heard Natlie Cole talk about her health challenges that were the result of her drug abuse--she was blunt honest. People who know the deal know what real. Its just what is. From a person whose been there and doing well, today.

  • Posted By: firebrand @ 05/05/2009 8:05:21 PM

    The story of Daryl Strawberry rears its ugly head every few years and the story line never changes. A man who has wasted every gift and act of kindness ever bestowed upon him. The only thing useful about Daryl's story is perhaps that by some grace his example will be one that keeps somebody else from going off the tracks. His claim that he is not a criminal is evidence of the ongoing denial that has been the hallmark of his life. Daryl, got news for you, you are a criminal and but for the grace of god, not for lack of trying, you didn't kill anybody with your careless disregard for others. But there was plenty of carnage just the same.

  • Posted By: cowboybritches @ 05/05/2009 6:49:32 PM

    You shouldn't call him "pathetic human being and scum". What did Jesus say to the prostitute that was brought to him by the priests? Something about casting the first stone....

  • Posted By: cynical one @ 05/05/2009 6:12:55 PM

    when does the book hit the shelves? that is the only time we seem to hear from this leech. ask him how he feels about people who lost their homes in the california fires or why he didn't bother to pay his taxes. he is a pathetic human being and scum

  • Posted By: cynical one @ 05/05/2009 6:11:16 PM

    when and where does the book hit the shelves? that is the only time we seem to hear from leeches like him. ask him about not paying the back taxes and the people in california who lost homes in the fire and see what he says....he is a pathetic human being. maybe there is a negative speaker drug counselor position for this maggot out there somewhere.........

  • Posted By: chiefagc @ 05/05/2009 6:02:59 PM

    Strawberry is full of crap and Mickey Mantle didn't say that. He said "if I had known how long I was going to live I would have taken better care of myself." All the men in Mantle's family died by the age of 45. Strawberry and Gooden are still ghetto guys- that's why they couldn't handle the fame orr the money- they didn't really believe they deserved it. Fear of success is common with blacdk athletes.

  • Posted By: mychair @ 05/05/2009 5:45:53 PM

    "Looking back, what would you do differently?
    Nothing. That's the way my journey was supposed to happen. That's the lesson of my life. I went through hell, I was great at something, but I couldn't stop hurting myself. But I survived, and now I have peace."

    That is not a positive inspirational message. That would make someone feel like the crappy lifestyle choices they make are part of their 'journey', so you would feel no inclination to change them. This was a terrible interview with a terribly uninspiring, unrepentant idiot. He should be saying "Yes! I would change a lot of things. What a silly question. I wouldn't do the drugs, I wouldn't abuse alcohol, break the law, etc." IDIOT!!!

  • Posted By: mychair @ 05/05/2009 5:45:38 PM

    "Looking back, what would you do differently?
    Nothing. That's the way my journey was supposed to happen. That's the lesson of my life. I went through hell, I was great at something, but I couldn't stop hurting myself. But I survived, and now I have peace."

    That is not a positive inspirational message. That would make someone feel like the crappy lifestyle choices they make are part of their 'journey', so you would feel no inclination to change them. This was a terrible interview with a terribly uninspiring, unrepentant idiot. He should be saying "Yes! I would change a lot of things. What a silly question. I wouldn't do the drugs, I wouldn't abuse alcohol, break the law, etc." IDIOT!!!

  • Posted By: RobWarwick @ 05/05/2009 5:06:06 PM

    Straw was the man. What an unbelievable talent and physical specimen he was. It's good to see he has come through all his problems.

  • Posted By: Sunsfan13 @ 05/05/2009 4:52:49 PM

    Awesome Darryl- I saw you on the Huckabee show, and you are an inspiration. God is good, and he sees us through, when we seek him, as you did. Now you have you identity--not baseball or anything else- just a child of the living God. Thanks for your words. My boys are 12 and 14 and they love to hear these stories and know that all things are possible with God. Looking forward to reading your book.

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