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However, a twist emerged when the Athletics discovered an anomaly in their financial records. They found an extra million dollars unaccounted for. After thorough investigations, they turned to Ricky, inquiring about the check for his signing bonus. To their astonishment, Ricky had encased this million-dollar check in glass and proudly hung it on his wall.
The Athletics asked Ricky to take a picture of the check to hang instead and deposit the actual check in the bank. While Ricky did eventually cash the check, he missed out on approximately $35,000 in interest due to his unconventional decision—a humorous reminder of Ricky's unique perspective on life and money.