Following the weekend’s game between the Giants and the Mets, Mets broadcaster, and great ex-first baseman, Keith Hernandez was caught asleep at the broadcasting booth when the game went into extra innings that was caught on video.
Is the game really that of a drag? Or is there something more to it than merely dozing off during the game? Especially for Mr. Hernandez. The whole point of this is: could he possibly be displaying symptoms of a sleep disorder? As many physicians now attest, sleeping during daytime, is in itself, a symptom of a sleep disorder, perhaps because Mr. Hernandez may not have had enough rest the night or nights before the game. He may possibly have sleep apnea.
The blogosphere erupted with numerous comments; one even saying that he didn’t want Mr. Hernandez to be driving him to the airport, but all jokes and innuendos aside, we ALL should be mindful of these symptoms, because they point to a possibly more serious disorder.
It’s no different from a train operator snoozing on the job, or a pilot nodding off in the cockpit. Nobody really knows just exactly how many accidents happen when drivers fall asleep behind the wheel when driving, never mind a broadcaster falling asleep during the game, but we do know this: Sleep disorders are a largely undiagnosed ailment. Whether it’s narcolepsy, or insomnia, or even Sleep Apnea, we can’t stress the need to get diagnosed enough.
After all, dozing off at a baseball game is one thing. Dozing off behind the wheel of an 18-wheel freight truck in the interstate is a whole different matter.
http://www.observer.com/2010/media/keith-hernandez-falls-asleep
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Cleve'sBlog 
May 11, 2010 at 3:59 pm |
Perhaps, Keith Hernandez, if he’s too busy, should get a Home Sleep Test…