Source: BroBible
Summary
Rangers outfielder Michael Helman gave up his jersey number 24 to new teammate Brandon Nimmo without asking for payment. Nimmo, who had worn number 9 with the Mets, wanted to wear 24 with the Rangers as a nod to Ken Griffey Jr. and his older brother. Helman was surprised with a Rolex GMT-Master II watch, valued at $20,000 to $25,000, as a thank-you gift from Nimmo.
Our Reading
The habit gets a new name.
Jersey numbers, a matter of personal significance. A trade, a new team, a new number. The art of negotiation. A Rolex as a thank-you gift. The price of a number? $20,000 to $25,000.
Because, sometimes, it’s not about the number, it’s about the watch.
Author: Evan Null
