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Established in 1904, Role Model Magazine highlights the athletes that embody the standards of excellence we should all strive to achieve off the field. But while the mag has had many more hits than misses, it's not perfect. Here are a few of the publication's notable "oops" moments.

“It’s a cult, simply put,” said Jack Zduriencik, Mariners’ Executive Vice President and GM. “He’s been there a few days and they’re already pumping that aura and mystique [expletive] into his brain.”

Hanley Ramirez wore his traditional No. 13 jersey in his first game as a Dodger, but his new team will soon require he switch numbers to help rectify the past at Chavez Ravine.

"I've not been with the Cubs long, but I'm well aware of how cursed this franchise has been through the years," said team president Theo Epstein. "We're all dreading the very likely possibility that Ryan will blow out his elbow in Pittsburgh this afternoon."

In the wake of Monday’s events – during which Ryan Dempster himself cut down wild trade speculation shortly before the Cubs played in Pittsburgh – the Cubs’ front office has deemed it necessary for players to have their cell phones on them at all times. If only to prove where they are.

"When he approached me I was already infuriated to the point of sweating, which really isn't that big of a deal for me because I sweat when I sleep," Sabathia said. "But the guy kept asking me where Ronald was, so I told him who I was. He said his kid wanted a Grimace autograph more than a CC Sabathia autograph, so I told him off."

One of the pleasant surprises this year is the success of former Pirates first round draft pick and avid crocheter, Paul Maholm who has somehow managed to climb over .500 on a team that expected him to adhere to his contracted standard of a .250 winning percentage.