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[edit] Current status

It's incorrect to change to picture to the recent one of him hitting that three run homerun in his comeback...that picture should probably be moved down so it isn't the main photo

So he's currently in Triple-A am I reading this correctly? Trevor GH5 03:11, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Correct --AW 13:26, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Wow

It's amazing just how hard this guy is willing to work to get to the big leagues again...Here's pulling for him! 72.130.182.24 21:50, 9 June 2007 (UTC)Hunter

Im pulling for him too. He is probably my favorite player now!

[edit] Semi-protection added

I've added semi-protection to this page. Too many people (anonymous/unregistered users) have edited the newer sections commenting too much on his comeback story in stead of actually focusing on what should be encyclopedic. This is not an editorial for Rick. Steviedpeele 22:47, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Ankiel NOT the first

Ron Mahay played as an outfielder in 1995 for the Red Sox. He was drafted as a centerfielder, and came up and played for the team before later becoming a pitcher. Enigmaman 16:11, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

Well Mahay was an outfielder he had to have a good arm to be an outfielder so it was easier. (No offense to him) Ankiel was a pitcher so he forgot about batting all he had to do was pitch and bunt. He lost it in the playoffs got hurt went down to single A double A got transformed into in outfielder climbed all the way back to triple A. Then led triple A with 32 home runs he got called up hit 3 home runs in his first 4 games back. He Has been a spark plug for the cardinals and a great story and you should not be downing on him. 12.202.103.39

I'm sorry, but can you read? I'm not "downing" on him. I'm pointing out a fact. I'm probably the biggest Ankiel fan there is. I've closely followed his career and I know exactly what he's been through. I was pointing out a factual error. Something you can't grasp. Enigmaman 02:57, 15 August 2007 (UTC)

Ya I can read I see that big NOT is what made me so mad and who in the world is Ron Mahay? I have never heard of him and everyone knows Ankiel was not the first because another guy did it what was his name... o ya Babe Ruth thats who i remember not Ron Mahay (again no offense to him) So how can you be a red sox fan and a cards fan makes no sense they played in the world series against each other who were you rutting for? I really doubt that you have followed his career because everyone was thinking he is done in the majors.

Well if you want to down on him now i dont care go ahead

Bandwagon. SashaNein 03:38, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Position

User Street20 does not wish for Ankiel's former position of pitcher to be listed with his current position of right field. Other players who played more than one position and have both of them listed include:

Also, Craig Biggio and Chipper Jones. Pandacomics 22:20, 13 August 2007 (UTC)
From what I see, current players have their current positions listed. After retirement, the title of Pitcher should most definitely be there alongside his field positions. SashaNein 14:21, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Neutral Point of View?

In the interest of full disclosure, I'll first openly state that I'm a Cubs fan and immediately bring into question my own neutrality in that regard. While Ankiel's comeback is incredible, virtually unprecedented, and fun to watch, I'm concerned about some of the language in the article not meeting NPOV, such as describing a catch as spectacular, or a curveball as devastating.

Ankiel's career has been without a doubt one of success, adversity, and determination, so I'm not sure how badly removing such adjectives would affect the quality of the article, hence the reason I did not make any changes myself. I figured this discussion page was the most appropriate place to express my concerns, however, so that others could make those adjustments, if seen as necessary.Brent Butler contribstalk 20:00, 20 August 2007 (UTC)