The article reflects on the evolving culture in baseball, particularly around players like Triston Casas who embrace fame and emotion, contrasting with the traditional, stoic persona expected of athletes. Fans' harsh critiques of players, especially when it impacts betting outcomes, highlight the significant pressure players face. The narrative points to a growing acceptance of star athletes expressing themselves, noting that this shift away from the 'emotionally unavailable' ideal marks a pivotal change in how players are perceived and how they engage with their fanbase.
"The dominant strain of American baseball culture says that baseball players should not act like star athletes... Baseball is work, god damn it -the work of humble, god-fearing men who would sooner walk into traffic than show emotion."
"Triston Casas can't really complain about jabronis like those guys. He asked for this. He asked for it by doing something that very, very few other baseball players do: by welcoming fame."
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