snoodmonger

when myers starts respecting his wife, page 2 can start respecting myers.

Yeah, not cool Derosa. Not cool at all. Not trying to step on toes here, but it kinda sounds like it to me earth2sean said "not cool" RE DeRosa's opinion on the DH, not "you are dead to me." And I suspect Vance's post was more hyperbole than his actual feelings toward derosa. I think you might be overreacting.

today's dispatch Some snippets: It's an interesting article in which Jocketty appears to be in damage control mode. And I still don't like the lax attitude Jocketty is displaying RE: Tony's indiscretions. It's also pretty clear he was lying when he told people he'd forgotten the early start time of the game he was late to, considering he told the cops:

I don't think taking a firm stance against DWI is mandating morality. Morality is vague and open to interpretation depending on one's beliefs. DWI is breaking a hard and fast law that can have severe consequences, both legal and otherwise. So while an organization can't (and shouldn't) dictate whether or not you drink, go to strip clubs, etc., it can (and maybe should) have a firm policy against alcohol related crimes. Personally I think if you get one DWI and then you fired it's a little scary. But I'm not a huge fan of things like drunk tests for most jobs. in an athlete's case, dismissal is neither necessary nor plausible. Suspension, forced rehab, etc. are the more likely avenue. And the benefits go beyond the potential life-saving possibilities. In the Cardinals case, they have a reputation for being a familial, clean organization. Assuming Hancock's accident was alcohol related (still no firm evidence for that) that's 2 DWIs in a few months, with one resulting in a fatality. That can go a long way in harming that familial reputation. So it's in the organization's (any organization's) best interests to prevent that behavior as much as possible.

I don't think taking a firm stance against DWI is mandating morality. Morality is vague and open to interpretation depending on one's beliefs. DWI is breaking a hard and fast law that can have severe consequences, both legal and otherwise. So while an organization can't (and shouldn't) dictate whether or not you drink, go to strip clubs, etc., it can (and maybe should) have a firm policy against alcohol related crimes.

It's not that he'd be in more trouble. Obviously, it's not going to get any worse for John Hancock, aside from his legacy being tarnished a bit. But alchhol DOES put the accident in an entirely different light. It goes from simply tragic to a story of extreme negligence, especially if these other recent reports of his behavior are accurate. And it raises a lot of questions about what teammates, coaches, and the organization can/should do when they see a similar situation develop.

And I said "Oh hush" becuase not liking a player for voicing his opinion on a subject is dumb. If DeRosa came out and said "Pedophilia should be legal", then yeah, hunt him down and crucify him. But if him, or any player says they think the NL should have a DH don't act like you're disowning him just because he has an opinion like everyone else in this world i don't think anyone was really disowning him or not liking him. i think they were just expressing their distaste for his opinion on that issue.

This whole quote amazes me but especially the bolded part. Yeah, LaRussa was asleep at the wheel but what could have happened if he wasn't. Just pure ignorance by this idiot. Yeesh. that guy is a complete idiot.

Snood, there's no shoulder in that stretch of highway. The tow truck was in the left lane of the highway. I'm sure it's something that will be addressed with the upcoming shutdown of 64/40. It basically happened just east of the Grand exit off 64. okay, i think i can envision it now. that's awful. I just saw the car, too. pretty horiffic.

at risk of sounding like a douche..."haters gonna hate." Yep. I sounded like a douche alright. the point still stands.

i'm trying to imagine the area--Highway 40/64 just east of compton ave. I'm not sure where that is. could any st. louisians refresh my memory? 'cause i'm having trouble envisioning what happened, too.

sad stuff. did he have a wife or kids?

Just when you though a situation couldn't get any dumber, Hawk harrelson weighs in.

2 big ifs: 1. if baseball really WAS on the ropes and destined to go the way of hockey, 2. and if steroids were a big part of the '98 HR chase that saved the game, then THANK GOD for steroids. As baseball fans we owe them a debt of gratitude.

i saw this quote in the St L PD. Anybody recall the nature of the video? I don't think I ever heard about it. All of this boggles the mind. I thought the cards and their fans were supposed to be classy. Remember how they gave Griffey a standing O for his 500th??!!1!1

if sammy puts up an .875 OPS or higher and hits 30 bombs this year, that'll be a heck of a signing for Texas. How much are they paying him?

that's what i'm assuming. more like top 15 imo. Kind of sad. that's the thing about getting great players. Better chance to win it all, but the window is much shorter due to early entry. Bill better get cracking on that 08 class.

but contradicted here: lawrence journal world i do think he'll declare, though. he's a guy who might benefit from waiting for a thinner draft, however. He IS entering the draft, though he won't retain an agent. he gone.

I love sammy. Does anyone else here love sammy?

Goony is Jersey Cubs Fan. I'm shocked this hasn't been cleared up to everyone by now. I thought it was pretty obvious. no need to be condescending guys. Some of us are just really stupid.

was gooney really banned?

but contradicted here: lawrence journal world i do think he'll declare, though. he's a guy who might benefit from waiting for a thinner draft, however.

Well I can't say I blame him on most of those issues. If I wasn't resigned by the team I've played my whole career for and gave everything for, I'd be a little mad/bitter. Players do that all the time. I'd rather a player get pissed about not being resigned than ditch the team to make a few extra million like so many players these days do. the whole "gave everything I had" argument does not pass muster with me. Dude was WELL COMPENSATED for his time here. It wasn't like he played five seasons pro bono. And he was what? 36 or 37 when the Cubs let him go? If we re-signed a fading 37-year-old 1b with no pop for nostalgia reasons, this board will blow up. Decisions like that are what have caused years of mediocrity. besides he ultimately got a ring because of the decision. But he still felt compelled to take a shot at the Cubs just moments after winning? Sorry dude. Lame. And douchey. Enjoy your ring. And enjoy the fact a ton of Cub fans still loved you. If many have since stopped, it's because he's always running his yap. I'm not saying that it wasn't the correct decision. However, I can understand why he'd be a little mad. Maybe he took it too far, but I still understand why he'd be bitter about the situation. When you play for a team for so long and then they suddenly don't want you anymore, it hurts the ego a litttle bit. And people holding a grudge over a comment he made after winning a ring is about as lame as the comment itself. if it was a one-time deal, I probably wouldn't care, but he did it quite a bit.

Well I can't say I blame him on most of those issues. If I wasn't resigned by the team I've played my whole career for and gave everything for, I'd be a little mad/bitter. Players do that all the time. I'd rather a player get pissed about not being resigned than ditch the team to make a few extra million like so many players these days do. the whole "gave everything I had" argument does not pass muster with me. Dude was WELL COMPENSATED for his time here. It wasn't like he played five seasons pro bono. And he was what? 36 or 37 when the Cubs let him go? If we re-signed a fading 37-year-old 1b with no pop for nostalgia reasons, this board will blow up. Decisions like that are what have caused years of mediocrity. besides he ultimately got a ring because of the decision. But he still felt compelled to take a shot at the Cubs just moments after winning? Sorry dude. Lame. And douchey. Enjoy your ring. And enjoy the fact a ton of Cub fans still loved you. If many have since stopped, it's because he's always running his yap.

For a while he never missed a chance to take pot-shots at the cubs, including a very snarky comment right after the Dbacks won the WS. He continued that for a while as a Dbacks announcer. He's finally backing off a bit, though, because i think he wants back in the good graces of Cubdom. He also never fails to look like a jealous man-baby when it comes to Sosa, and his unceasing attacks toward him have gotten old. Basically, he's always been bitter that Sammy was more popular, and he was very bitter about not being re-signed, even though it was the right move for the Cubs, as he was well past his prime.