Worst negotiator ever

After a poor pitching outing last week, a frustrated Livian Hernandez threw his glove into the stands. The next day he wanted it back because it was his lucky glove. The Nationals tracked down the fan, and the fan said he would exchange the glove for the following:

• season tickets for next year
• playoff tickets
• $18,000 cash

Hernandez then decided maybe this glove wasn't so lucky. Now this fan is stuck with a used glove of a mediocre pitcher.

Now for my public service announcement: If you're ever lucky enough to be in this fan's situation do not repeat his mistake. This sounds like a guy who would put a 1983 Ford Escort on EBay and list the starting price at a million dollars.

He should have let Hernandez make the initial offer then ask for about double. If handled correctly, this fan should have at least gotten a couple of tickets, some merchandise, and a nice autograph -- from manager Frank Robinson, not Hernandez.

So remember, don't get too greedy the next time a player mistakenly throws you his glove or bat.