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Straw's habits earlier in his life, drinking mostly, probably didn't do him a lot of good. But the dude's
had a bunch of health problems over the years seemingly unrelated to anything self-caused.

Hopefully Straw is healthy enough for his retirement ceremony

Just what the subject says. Apparently Straw had a heart attack yesterday. I saw the Mets posted a get well soon message on IG.

Straw says he's recovering and "all is well". Darryl turns 62 today. Happy birthday, #18.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/397 ... art-attack


Edit: I see G-Fafif posted this already. Feel free to nuke it, dear admins.

Serious business. I'll be happy if he's healthy enough to watch on TV.

Odd that his hospital gown has piping down the sleeve.

Who's that with him? His wife and daughter? I've forgotten what kids he has. I remember a Diamond Nicole and a Darryl Jr. I don't think that's either of them.

I think that's his wife Tracy that he met through the church (right).

Oh no!

Get well Darryl!!

He has two adult children from his first marriage to the former Lisa Andrews, and three from his second marriage to the former Charisse Ann Simon.

Third wife Tracy (blonde on the right side of the photo) came to the marriage with three kids of her own from two marriages also marred by addiction.

I think the young woman on his left could be daughter Jade but it's hard to say.

Darryl is now eligible to start collecting Social Security, but he'd be better off waiting until he's 70. (Every day I get several articles in my Google News feed from Motley Fool telling me that it's better to collect at 70 than at 62.)

Benjamin Grimm wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:24 am Darryl is now eligible to start collecting Social Security, but he'd be better off waiting until he's 70. (Every day I get several articles in my Google News feed from Motley Fool telling me that it's better to collect at 70 than at 62.)

Why so ?

Heckuva way to celebrate his birthday.
But I hope he gets to celebrate many more.

Later

metirish wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:26 am

Benjamin Grimm wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:24 am Darryl is now eligible to start collecting Social Security, but he'd be better off waiting until he's 70. (Every day I get several articles in my Google News feed from Motley Fool telling me that it's better to collect at 70 than at 62.)

Why so ?

The longer you wait to collect, the greater your monthly benefit. You should only collect at 62 if you absolutely need the money, or if you have strong reason to suspect that you won't live to be 80.

Benjamin Grimm wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:19 pm

metirish wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:26 am

Benjamin Grimm wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:24 am Darryl is now eligible to start collecting Social Security, but he'd be better off waiting until he's 70. (Every day I get several articles in my Google News feed from Motley Fool telling me that it's better to collect at 70 than at 62.)

Why so ?

The longer you wait to collect, the greater your monthly benefit. You should only collect at 62 if you absolutely need the money, or if you have strong reason to suspect that you won't live to be 80.

My mother in law did this, short sighted as usual, and now gets by on a pittance of a monthly check, with no real savings to speak of.

Not to get in splitting into a social security thread but Herr Trumpler
will probably shitcan government benefits so get some dough this year
while ya can if you are eligible!

Quick recovery, Straw! It's gonna be a monster year for you. Monster.

Fman99 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:31 pm

Benjamin Grimm wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:19 pm

metirish wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:26 am



Why so ?

The longer you wait to collect, the greater your monthly benefit. You should only collect at 62 if you absolutely need the money, or if you have strong reason to suspect that you won't live to be 80.

My mother in law did this, short sighted as usual, and now gets by on a pittance of a monthly check, with no real savings to speak of.

Or if one thinks the Republicans want to get rid of it

I started at 62 but I never really worked much.

Also if you wait til 70 you can earn as much as you want on the side with no penalty

Honestly it’s all a very personal choice with lots to consider.