Tracy McGrady to Attempt A Comeback. Well Sort Of...

Former NBA player Tracy McGrady has announced he is making a comeback.  No, he's not taking his wonky vertebrae back to the hardcourt.  Instead he's eyeballing the pitchers mound.  McGrady is currently working with Roger Clemens and will attempt a baseball career by trying out with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League.  T-Mac says he as always loved baseball, played it as a kid, and it's a dream of a lifetime.

Jay's Take:  To be honest, I'm torn.  I think it's pretty hysterical that a former seven-time NBA All-Star, with a bad back, really thinks he can try and start up a baseball career at 36 years-old; especially in the Atlantic League.  Anyone who follows baseball knows the Atlantic League is just a gimmick.  They'll sign any former athlete to put asses in the seats (some notable former Atlantic League players are Rickey Henderson, Roger Clemens, Jose Canseco, John Rocker, and Tim Raines).  It's about a legitimate of a league as Celebrity Boxing or the Puppy Bowl.

On the other hand I find it to be sad.  T-Mac is so desperate to be back in the public eye he's willing to embarrass himself by thinking he's a baseball player (which I really think he believes).  If he really wants to take the mound, he should just go to an MLB fantasy camp like every other pushing 40-something, not thinking he's a two-sport star with a real shot (no matter how slim it is), to have a baseball career.

What's you're take?  Are you going to shell out some coin to see Tracy McGrady try and be a pitcher?  For comedy sake, I will.  Drop me a line at gimmeasign@gmail.com and let me know.  Follow me on Twitter @JayPlatt and you'll hear about my comeback announcement (professional bowler?).