So I was at a softball tournament in Dallas over the 4th of July weekend and there's a player on one of the Dallas teams that claims he was in a 15-year relationship with former Cincy Red player Chris Sabo (former All-Star and NL Rookie of the Year).

Has anybody every heard any truth to the fact that Sabo is gay?

Chris Sabo. Now there's a name I hadn't heard in a while. I just remember his as being the guy with the goggles. Had a few solid years on the hot corner with the Reds. Career year was 1991: .301 BA, 26 HR, 88 RBI, 19 SB. I've never heard any rumous about him.

Right, I hadn't either. But apparently he was in a 15-year relationship with this Dallas softball player and went to see Chris play when he was with the Reds.

I'd love to be in a relationship with a professional athlete. Think of all the hot sex. On the other hand, what would happen of they chose to remain in the closet or something? I don't know if I could handle the double life. Hmmm.....

Just remember that this Dallas softball player could be lying about this "relationship" he had. But anything's possible. If I were in a 15-year relationship with a celebrity, I wouldn't be talking about it unless said celebrity said I could.

And who says sex with a pro athlete would automatically be hot? He might not be that good at it.

This is such a curious thread. I AM in a relationship with a Pro-Athlete, have been for about 8 months now.

He must remain discrete, as I have explained to him, coming out could damage his business interests. He came out to me, requesting a blow job while watching straight porn. Of course I accommodated him. After that, our sex has been regular, but has never been dull.

He's 'on the road' a great deal, so we cavort only about once a month.

He's very edgy about it, somewhat paranoid.........but getting more comfortable with himself as time goes by.

Still, I have to counsel him about overt acts. He needs to know he can't cross certain lines. Too much to wreck for the life he's created for himself and his family so far.

TRL

Hooking up once a month is a "relationship"?

I have a feeling that Roger Clemens would be quite good in the sack. He could show off his Cy Young-caliber pitching.

He might be equally good as a catcher, after all he's gotten used to being poked in the butt!

I dunno, I'd go for Jamie Burke.

Guys, I'm gay. I play sports. Forget Chris Sabo when am I getting laid?

It wouldn't be hot unless you are a professional athlete.

How soon can you get here?