Where are the 'leaks' coming from?

[Neuby]

When I read the qoutes from Corey saying this is the first time he's heard of this , could he be saying the first he has ever heard of a sports shirnk and not the first time he's heard of Cubs Brass or Bakers suggestion he see one in the offseason? Bruce mightbe able to clear up my confusion.

[BigbadB]

I doubt it's the first time Corey has heard of a sports shrink. A-Rod was seeing one earlier this year.

[Chris]

Here's what Carrie Muskat said in her 9-24 Notes

 

Looking for answers: As a young player, Baker once was hypnotized to help him concentrate. The subject came up in regards to a story saying Cubs center fielder Corey Patterson may seek professional help in the offseason.

 

"That's just talk," Baker said of the report. "I can't say I never heard anything like that. Everybody's looking for answers. I don't know where that [story] came from."

 

Baker didn't want to discuss the subject until he had a chance to talk to Patterson.

 

"I'm not opposed to anything like that," Baker said. "I'm open-minded to stuff like that. I was one of the first guys who took some relaxation courses in Venezuela in 1974. I even got hypnotized in '78 because I was having trouble concentrating. At the time, I was having some problems off the field, and it was affecting my game on the field. I'm open to a lot of stuff, but that person has to be open to it, No. 1, and No. 2, if it does [happen], it doesn't have to be a publicity stunt or because a guy is emotionally and mentally off. A lot of people aren't as open-minded about it. They'll construe it as not being mentally or emotionally tough."

[dalgreen]

There seems to be a perception that the subject of sports psychology is something negative. Professional teams use psychologists as consultants a lot, and Patterson wouldn't be the first nor the last to see one. I'm for whatever will bring Patterson out of this "funk." I'm ticked that the subject was brought up without Patterson knowing about it -- if he truly didn't know anything about it.

[BigbadB]

I'm open to a lot of stuff

 

If Baker is "open to a lot of stuff", I suppose requiring a decent OBP to hit at the top of the order is asking for a bit too much. :roll:

[Mark Priors Calves]

When I hear of stories about sport shrinks, I always think of Robert Redford in The Natural.

[frostwyrm]

At this point I really doubt Corey will be here next year.

[TruffleShuffle]

W. Mark Felt is the source of the leaks.