Jonathan Papelbon outright released

[Sammy Sofa]

HARD PASS:

 

http://deadspin.com/jonathan-papelbon-subjected-his-teammates-to-terrible-p-1785311344

 

If there’s one thing you can say about Jonathan Papelbon, the ass-faced former Nationals closer who moves through life like an angry 14-year-old with a boner, it’s that he is always exactly who you expect him to be.

 

The Nationals released Papelbon over the weekend, and that meant it was time for writers and reporters to dish some gossip. The Washington Post’s Dan Steinberg provided us with this gem:

 

Now maybe players don’t, or shouldn’t, care whether the home fans like them. If a Nationals player did care, though, he probably wouldn’t have wanted to wear a T-shirt reading “Obama can’t ban these guns” to his let’s-make-amends spring training news conference. Nor would he have, on multiple occasions, played a political anthem while reporters were inside the Nats clubhouse.

 

The ditty was called “Vote For Trump,” and it included promises that “the wall will get built by Mexico” and that Trump would “bring back country [and] get rid of rap,” also noting that “if you don’t like it you can all just kiss our ass.”

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Maybe they could build a wall to block Papelbon out of our dance parties and have the Cardinals pay for it.

[Thusly Boned]

HARD PASS:

 

http://deadspin.com/jonathan-papelbon-subjected-his-teammates-to-terrible-p-1785311344

 

If there’s one thing you can say about Jonathan Papelbon, the ass-faced former Nationals closer who moves through life like an angry 14-year-old with a boner, it’s that he is always exactly who you expect him to be.

 

The Nationals released Papelbon over the weekend, and that meant it was time for writers and reporters to dish some gossip. The Washington Post’s Dan Steinberg provided us with this gem:

 

Now maybe players don’t, or shouldn’t, care whether the home fans like them. If a Nationals player did care, though, he probably wouldn’t have wanted to wear a T-shirt reading “Obama can’t ban these guns” to his let’s-make-amends spring training news conference. Nor would he have, on multiple occasions, played a political anthem while reporters were inside the Nats clubhouse.

 

The ditty was called “Vote For Trump,” and it included promises that “the wall will get built by Mexico” and that Trump would “bring back country [and] get rid of rap,” also noting that “if you don’t like it you can all just kiss our ass.”

 

 

Yikes.

[Sammy Sofa]

Good call from the comments:

 

It’s incredible to think that from ‘05-’07, Curt Schilling may not have been the biggest horsefeathers head in his own clubhouse.

[David]

HARD PASS:

 

http://deadspin.com/jonathan-papelbon-subjected-his-teammates-to-terrible-p-1785311344

 

If there’s one thing you can say about Jonathan Papelbon, the ass-faced former Nationals closer who moves through life like an angry 14-year-old with a boner, it’s that he is always exactly who you expect him to be.

 

The Nationals released Papelbon over the weekend, and that meant it was time for writers and reporters to dish some gossip. The Washington Post’s Dan Steinberg provided us with this gem:

 

Now maybe players don’t, or shouldn’t, care whether the home fans like them. If a Nationals player did care, though, he probably wouldn’t have wanted to wear a T-shirt reading “Obama can’t ban these guns” to his let’s-make-amends spring training news conference. Nor would he have, on multiple occasions, played a political anthem while reporters were inside the Nats clubhouse.

 

The ditty was called “Vote For Trump,” and it included promises that “the wall will get built by Mexico” and that Trump would “bring back country [and] get rid of rap,” also noting that “if you don’t like it you can all just kiss our ass.”

 

 

Yikes.

 

Pretty sure like 90% of white MLBers agree with him

[Sammy Sofa]

horsefeathers them, too.

[philosophizer75]

Zero interest in the shambling corpse of this [expletive].

[Regular Show]

This is pretty simple -- NO. This guy is an idiot, acts like a buffoon and isn't that talented a pitcher anymore. Shame on guys like Lester talking him up and saying he'd be a good addition. I now know Lester's opinion carries very little weight and I think less of him.

 

Honestly, I was conflicted about adding Chapman, but I've heard he is a good teammate, just very quiet and a bit aloof.

 

I am not conflicted about Papelbon... not even a little bit. That guy is a complete horsefeathers. Cubs should squash this and say they have no interest.

[jersey cubs fan]

I see no reason to announce anything or denounce Lester for that matter.

[nolanwood]

Papelbon = washed up d-bag.

[Regular Show]

Jersey Cubs Fan wrote:

I see no reason to announce anything or denounce Lester for that matter.

 

It's right here:

 

http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/40552/if-cubs-are-interested-jon-lester-endorses-acquiring-jonathan-papelbon

 

He was constantly around him -- he should know what kind of person he is, and his standards for what he considers a "good" teammate doesn't seem to fit this version of the Cubs. This Cubs roster is all good-to-great makeup individuals save for a few (Lackey, and maybe Chapman).

[jersey cubs fan]

Jersey Cubs Fan wrote:

I see no reason to announce anything or denounce Lester for that matter.

 

It's right here:

 

http://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/40552/if-cubs-are-interested-jon-lester-endorses-acquiring-jonathan-papelbon

 

He was constantly around him -- he should know what kind of person he is, and his standards for what he considers a "good" teammate doesn't seem to fit this version of the Cubs. This Cubs roster is all good-to-great makeup individuals save for a few (Lackey, and maybe Chapman).

maybe chapman?

[Regular Show]

Ah, its complicated. Yes, he has done horrible things and certainly his reputation was bad in Cincinnati. I'm conflicted because most of the Yankees personnel and team officials said he was a good teammate in his short stay there. He is distant, but I've never heard or read about any instance or conflict between him and a teammate.

 

I guess his makeup is poor because of the DV incident, but I've never read about him pouting after a teammate makes a bad play behind him or arguing with a teammate or any other incident.

 

Its hard to rationalize someone as being both a "good teammate"/bad makeup individual. I think the Cubs players would have nothing but good things to say about him so far. It's a weird case.

[Regular Show]

If I had to characterize his makeup purely in terms of on-the-field behavior and how he interacts with teammates and takes instruction from manager/team officials, reacts to game situations and how he handles them, the way he interacts with the media -- I would have to say his makeup in that sense is fine, if not good overall.

 

It's a weird case because of all the off-the-field incidents and the DV/firing a gun incident.

 

I mean his makeup and character are poor because you have to factor in everything, but he seems fine so far in his on-the-field behavior.

 

I know you shouldn't deconstruct it this way, but maybe I'm just trying to defend the Cubs decision to acquire him :dontknow: ...

[cl smooth]

I guess his makeup is poor because of the DV incident

 

you guess?

[Regular Show]

Read my next post buddy. I said:

 

I mean his makeup and character are poor because you have to factor in everything, but he seems fine so far in his on-the-field behavior.

 

Read both of my posts and you'll somewhat understand what I'm saying. I think...

[Old Style]

I think we should make all players fill out a political questionnaire before we acquire them. We can't have anyone who doesn't share our political views on our team. This ain't 'Nam.

[Sammy Sofa]

I think we should make all players fill out a political questionnaire before we acquire them. We can't have anyone who doesn't share our political views on our team. This ain't 'Nam.

 

How about we just settle for the lofty standards of people who don't act like (or are fans of) complete bags of horsefeathers?

[Old Style]

I think we should make all players fill out a political questionnaire before we acquire them. We can't have anyone who doesn't share our political views on our team. This ain't 'Nam.

 

How about we just settle for the lofty standards of people who don't act like (or are fans of) complete bags of [expletive]?

But who judges who's a complete bag of horsefeathers and who's only a partial bag of horsefeathers?

[Lefty]

I think we should make all players fill out a political questionnaire before we acquire them. We can't have anyone who doesn't share our political views on our team. This ain't 'Nam.

 

How about we just settle for the lofty standards of people who don't act like (or are fans of) complete bags of [expletive]?

But who judges who's a complete bag of [expletive] and who's only a partial bag of [expletive]?

 

We elect leaders who decide because they have much more information about these things than the common people have.

[Sammy Sofa]

I think we should make all players fill out a political questionnaire before we acquire them. We can't have anyone who doesn't share our political views on our team. This ain't 'Nam.

 

How about we just settle for the lofty standards of people who don't act like (or are fans of) complete bags of [expletive]?

But who judges who's a complete bag of [expletive] and who's only a partial bag of [expletive]?

 

Your mom.

[Old Style]

 

How about we just settle for the lofty standards of people who don't act like (or are fans of) complete bags of [expletive]?

But who judges who's a complete bag of [expletive] and who's only a partial bag of [expletive]?

 

Your mom.

She has horrible judgment.

[Sammy Sofa]

Clearly.

[Cubswin11]

Paplebon is "nearing a decision" on where he is going to sign.

[Sammy Sofa]

Paplebon is "nearing a decision" on where he is going to sign.

 

Hopefully it's something like this:

 

http://d36xcvrkegf0f1.cloudfront.net/images/worlds/2751/HomerSellsSoul.jpg