ricky and jon olerud used to play on the same team..the year after ricky got traded he reached first base where jon was playing..as we all know jon wore a helmet on his head at first base and as ricky reached first he said to jon, "i used to have a guy on my team that wore a helmet at first just like you." Just imagine the thoughts going through oleruds head at this moment..let this retard play!

Rickey transcends sports and should be allowed to play another game before sliding headfirst into the sunset.

I'd say Rickey should become a manager but I'm not sure Rickey is cut from the right cloth. I do believe Rickey would be an unforgettable TV color commentator

Please just give a chance to this man, if he can not make the team, you let him out.

He' s been the best 1rst batter of all time

Go Rickey!

The Man of STEAL!
Time to hang up the shoes and bask in the glow of your greatness. I have enjoyed Ricky from DAY ONE! I will say he is the best that ever put on an A's uniform!

we believe in rickey too! we're going to a baltimore game aat the end of april, we're thinking about bringing a sign LET RICKEY PLAY . greatest of all time! many more of my friends feel this way too. reickey has an underlying fan base that just has to appreciate rickey being rickey...

You hit a key point; Rickey played through the steroid era, was a teammate of Canseco, and he was not in the report. His accomplishments just got even better. Cheers.

The A's should do a ceremonial signing and let him retire with the team. They're not doing anything this year anyway.

Let the man play. We all love Ricky

Bring Rickey back to Oakland and let him get the recognition he deserves from the place where it all started for him. With the fans who love him. Let him feel our love and respect for what he has accomplished. Let him end his career where he should. Its the right thing to do. C'mon Billy. Make this happen for us and him. He can end it in the place where he started it. Before you move the team to Fremont.

Let rick play!

Let him Play, Never forget the Snap Catch he used to do with the Yankees. In Little league I watched all kinds of kids drop a ball trying to do the Snap Catch. Goooooo Ricky!!!!!!

The mets needed some more men on base. Let him get on base! Let him play.

rickey was the greatest... now i am the greatest

He's got tenure!!

I will be telling my grandkids 1 day that I had the pleasure in watching the greatest player to play the game of baseball, Rickey Henderson. I would love to see him finish off his career and go to the HOF as an Oakland A. So come on Oakland bring Rickey back for his final hoorah and give your faithfull fans a chance to thank him for the great years he thrilled us with in Oakland. Can you hear them...Rick-key, Rick-key...

Never release Ricky, resign and renogotiate his contract. I am still the best...Ever

Rickey should join the White Sox - He and Ozzie would be great together. I also want Rickey to break one of his own records and listen to Rickey thank Rickey for being the kind of player that Rickey always wanted to be.

Please let Ricky Play

I've been a fan of Rickey's since 1989 when I caught my first A's game. No one, but no one since then, has been as exciting to watch at the plate and on the base paths. He was a terror to opposing team's defenses.
Rickey remains my favorite baseball player of all time. He'll surely be a Hall of Famer, and no matter what others might say about his persona, his baseball feats cannot be denied. He already holds so many important Major League records that may never be broken. I say give Rickey a chance to enter another ultra-exclusive club: the "300-300 club". He only needs 3 more home runs to do it. I've seen Rickey lately and he is in teriffic shape, a testament to his work ethic. Give Rickey a chance, "Let Rickey play!"

Let him play!!

Any team could use him, but I would like to see him with a contender...not just be a veteran in a young team.

the best

Rickey is obvisously one of the greatest with records for runs all time stolen bases all time stolen bases in a season 130 and formerly with walks.How can Julio play and not Rickey? He is simply amazing, i would love to see hit pinch hit for the Yankees.

bring the greatest back to the game

LET THE MAN GO OUT HIS WAY HES DESERVED IT!

They should really lets Rickey play because i love seen speed on base and this guy is what speed is all about!

Greatest of all-time!!

He is one of the BEST players ever! I admire him and his accomplishments and would LOVE to see him play again.

Let's see him again. One more time. He is definitely one of the best players EVER!

Let Rickey Play!

Rickey is the best of all-time and should be back with a major league club, leading off their lineup.

http://www.letrickeycoach.com

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Rickey is the greatest Rickey of all time.

The Astros could use some speed. He could pinch run for the entire lineup (except Pence) if they can find a way to get on base!

Hey, I met Rickey once, seemed like a nice guy.
Does anyone question he was the greatest leadoff hitter of all time?

Ok, I'll play devil's advocate.
First, a quiz:
What's the #1 job of the leadoff hitter?
a) Hit home runs
b) Steal bases
c) Get on base
d) Score runs

If you said "D," then I'd agree with you. And there was one player (only 1) with a better runs-scored/plate appearances ratio than Rickey. Any guesses who?

naw, not Maurey Wills.
not Vince Coleman.
not Ty Cobb -- close, though
not Lou Brock..

it was Billy Hamilton from the 19th Century. Look it up if you care to.

However, being as "Sliding" Billy went to his reward over 75 years ago, Rickey's our next best choice. He loves the game -- it's not about money or ego (..ok, maybe a little ego) so let him have a cup of coffee!

if he's still got it let him play; if not let him shut and go to Hall

To qoute Rickey Henderson "Let Rickey play."

I love Rickey Henderson. I remember years ago buying tickets to an Independent League game in Bridgeport just to watch him DH. He's the man and the greatest leadoff hitter of all time, BAR NONE.

Bring him back!

My favorite baseball player since I was 5. I'd watch baseball again if he came back.

When Harold Reynolds worked on ESPN's Baseball Tonight, he was asked who he thought the best player ever was. Instantly he said Rickey Henderson. Bill James, the father of modern stats said " If you split Henderson in half, you would have 2 Hall of Famer's." His domination of the '89 playoffs are why the A's won. Game 6 of '93 WS, his lead off walk set the table for Carter's walkoff. Quite simply...the best player ever. I've been lucky enough to meet Rickey dozens of times over the last 28 years. Every single time he went out of his way to make me feel special. My fondest memory is from 1982. I attended an Oakland A's booster club luncheon with my Dad. I was the only kid there, Rickey thought that was great and asked me if for address so he could send me some stuff. The items I received are still on display in my office. I rarely go to A's games anymore, but I long for one last time to see Rickey play. Billy Beane please due the right thing and bring Rickey back...he is the reason you have a WS ring.

LET HIM PLAY GOD DAMMIT! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING! HE IS THE GREATEST MAN ON THOSE BASE PATHS. THE A'S CAN GO TO THE WORLD SERIES IF HE IS BACK! GOD DAMMIT!

Rickey at 50 is better than half the 2007 All-Stars.

Let Rickey Henderson play! He is the best baseball player of all time! Go Rickey!

He deserves it

Respect the SB king

HE IS a class act of a player ,BASEBALL needs ,MR Ricky henderson ,may God bless him, he should play for the NY METS,,,

Give Rickey a chance. Met him in the Ft. Lauderdle airport last March. He was with Oliver Perez. Rickey let me talk with him and gave me an autograph and I took his picture.

Definitely, let him play. I grew up watching Rickey and like most have mentioned I too, would pay to watch him play.

the best player to ever play the game should be able to do whatever he wants to do

LET RICKY PLAY!

The METS should sign him because they have the talent that he is already working with; Reyes and Gomez

GREATEST OF ALL TIME!

rickey is great for the game. We need him back now.

let him play!

Let him play he is better than some of the kids out there!!!!!!

Rickey go, let my idol play, love thos pants, got my baseball?

I just received a Rickey Henderson jersey for my birthday. Let Rickey play.

Why not? I miss being able to see him play on the newark bears!

he is the man!! He was a pivitol part of the A's team that won the series. I enjoyed watching him and deserves to play and retire on his own. Cooperstown here he comes!!!!!

Rob thinks Rickey should be able to retire as the legands that preceed him--Cobb, Ruth, Maris, Aaron. Seriously he is one of the best of all time. First all time in walks, runs, leadoff HR, and Stolen bases when he last played (yes the steroid man passed him in walks since then and I belive is threatening his run records as well).
Let him play for the A's and retire in Rickey style.

If Julio Franco can do it so can Rickey Henderson. Let's put him out there and see what happens. C'mon Royals, Cubs, or Devil Rays.

He really does deserve ONE LAST CHANCE!!!

I love rickey and his beautiful stolen bases.. Conkie life forever

Rickey Henderson is one of the greatest players of all time, and he didn't get to end his career right.

Ricky, the world needs your baseball "joie de vivre" once more. And definitely more third person interviews.

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Compare Rickey to all the other MLB reserve outfielders today instead of comparing him to the Rickey Henderson of 1990, and you`ll see that Rickey is still as good as these backup outfielders.

Doesn`t that make sense people?

As a kid growing up in Oakland Rickey brought me so much joy. This best memories I have with My grandmother was listening to the A's on the radio and Ricky dominating the Game. Please let Ricky retire as an A's with the respect he desires. I also hope that you annouce it with enough time so that folks like myself can plan to attend.
Let's Go A's

Where have you gone, Rickey Henderson?
Jesus loves you more than you will know, whoa whoa whoa...

If rickey sings like he plays balls i'll sign him for a record contract!

I will not return to the U.S. until Ricky is playing baseball again.

Ricky is the greatest!!

Oakland A's

Let him play!!!

Let Rickey Play

Let him play. Let's get Rickey and Julio Franco for the Rangers. Couldn't hurt to add to the mix with Sosa and Kenny Lofton.

give him a chance

Ricky my freind, Rikey where you go, got my baseball?