Lastings Milledge Reps For 80’s Babies Everywhere
Lastings Milledge has molded himself into being the most colorful character in Washington sports most people haven’t heard of. He’s charismatic like Gilbert Arenas, without the prospect of overkill. He has the potential to be the Washington Nationals’ version of Santana Moss, without the unbridled petulance in moments of failure.
And now, he’ll have number 85 on his back.
Several teammates expressed disbelief about the choice of 85, but Milledge said he likes it. He’s already planning to get an “85″ medallion, and he was laughingly comparing himself to Antonio Gates. The real reason he chose the number was, as some teammates correctly guessed, because of his year of birth.
“Plus I wanted something big, too,” Milledge said. “I wanted a bigger number.”
If Washington was required to have an Ocho Cinco, I’m torn as to whether Milledge or Chad Johnson would be the better choice. Between eccentric fashion choices and the possibility for adventurous haircuts, both men have the juice to get it done.
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