Carlos Lee, the Houston Astros’ Panamanian slugger, really knows how to negotiate clauses into his contract. Most players angle for a jacuzzi in their hotel room or fake urine by the gallon-full—Lee asked for time off from spring training to attend a cattle show back in Texas. Luckily he doesn’t still play in Milwaukee to tempt a certain new vegetarian.

One of the best Brahman breeders in South America, Lee will likely purchase some cattle again this year. His wife, Mary, also is excited about attending the rodeo a year after Lee participated in the Grand Entry.

“Ranching and riding horses is what I do all off-season,” he said. “That’s what ranchers I know in the Houston area do every day. I’ll try to visit with them.”

“It’s still a good opportunity because I like the competition. What I’m more worried about is getting good animals in Panama and improving the genetics of the breed there.”

Isn’t what the Nazis were doing in The Boys From Brazil? That sounds unethical. Maybe Carlos should just get some tips from Roger Clemens on how to build a better bull.

Lee heads to Houston for livestock show [Houston Chronicle, via Walk off Walk]
Image [v8ranch.com]