The same lesson could apply to anything in life, and that is why general manager Brian Cashman believes Strawberry's cautionary tale had a positive ending. Sure, he's had hard times, but now he's back on his own two feet and part of something with a chance to achieve greatness. Strawberry and Davis, the team's designated hitters, will be pinch hitters for the first two games with National League rules in Atlanta. Though Strawberry says he would be available to play the outfield in an emergency, his bat is vital in the late innings of a close game. Even now, since the fear of death hit Strawberry.
Life is life.