Degeneracy In Chart Form
The NY Times helpfully provides a chart of the two central figures of the Mitchell Report, David Segui and Paul Lo Duca.
When you're done studying the report, take a look at the Sports Bog, who transcribed an interview that the Cap'n gave to WFAN in NY right before the Mitchell Report came out -- a report he likely knew he was mentioned in because of his coughALLEGEDcough wide involvement in the issue and Mitchell's request to speak with him.
When asked whether we'd be surprised by any of the names in the report: "No, I'm not going to be, I don't think you're gonna be really surprised about who's on the list. So I think it's the kind of thing where a lot of the stuff was five, six, seven years ago and you know something? It's over with. Get over with it, you know? You know what I mean?"
Now THAT'S leadership.
When you're done studying the report, take a look at the Sports Bog, who transcribed an interview that the Cap'n gave to WFAN in NY right before the Mitchell Report came out -- a report he likely knew he was mentioned in because of his coughALLEGEDcough wide involvement in the issue and Mitchell's request to speak with him.
When asked whether we'd be surprised by any of the names in the report: "No, I'm not going to be, I don't think you're gonna be really surprised about who's on the list. So I think it's the kind of thing where a lot of the stuff was five, six, seven years ago and you know something? It's over with. Get over with it, you know? You know what I mean?"
Now THAT'S leadership.
posted by Chris Needham at
6:22 PM
4 Comments:
Ah, crud, Chris. I wanted to make the leader joke. Even still- let's accept that this guy is no good as a person; it's a better than 50-50 proposition. He gets a pass in the Nationals Journal because Dukes either hooked up wrong with a woman or hooked up with the wrong woman. Even still- Lo Duca's teammates have been fond of him, and he is by all accounts someone who is incredibly competitive.
We may dislike a segment of our team this year personally, although I think the fun and excitement of the games will dull our negative emotions. However, we all wanted Stan to do something to at least entertain us until the kids come up to the big club, and we are good enough to sign big free agents. He has done that, and that is before we even get the couple of pitchers I expect them to sign.
No fanbase will know how lovable their team is this year- there will be too much doubt after the Mitchell report. In a way, nobody will have a great case against the Nats, because this is the ultimate "who throws the first stone" season.
I think we need to be skeptical about LoDuca, but we should be realistic- there are other trainers for other teams who were lucky enough not to be threatened with jail unless they told all. A lot of other major leaguers are relieved, but still have that fear in the back of their minds that their own webs of distribution will be revealed.
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Positively Half St., at 12/18/2007 9:17 PM
just keep reminding yourselves - one year contract... one year contract... one year contract...
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DCPowerGator, at 12/19/2007 10:06 AM
How pathetic...why do you guys buy the hype of MLB that this is a player issue?
This is a managment issue pure and simple. These guys are just ball players - fighting for jobs that can potentially pay insane dollars. They will say and do anything because once they're done they have either gotten the payday, or must fall back upon their education to make a living.
How many of ballplayers majored in something other than how to hit a curve ball? Or throw one?
How anyone can assume that Managers and Owners are clean in this is just beyond me.
"Gee Bobby, we would love to sign you but you're hurt....there is this kid out there that looks really good. I wish there was something you could do. Hmm, talk to your trainer...he might have a suggestion." Done.
Am I out in left field? What am I missing?
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Ray Firsching, at 12/19/2007 5:33 PM
I want that poster. I have the NYT poster of Mark McGwire's homerun season. They would look good next to one another. Happy holidays.
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