A very good and interesting post, John. I like the theory. I want to believe in this theory. And heck, in spring training hope does spring eternal. At his basic level, I believe A-Rod is a good guy who loves to play baseball. He’s gotten caught up in some of the trappings of being a [...]
0 comments February 01 2007 | Russ | Discussion
Wow- your description of Randy Johnson’s “frigid blanket of darkness and misery”. That’s Pulitzer worthy. You have revved up the literary quality of the Roundtable !! Another thing about Randy- he was ugly too!!!
0 comments February 01 2007 | John S | Discussion
They offered him a minor league contract. Guess that was more polite than ignoring him completely. Don’t see Bernie going on many bus road trips with 18 year-olds. I think Boras is his agent. How’s that for a 180 degree personality difference. Hope this turns out for Bernie.
0 comments February 01 2007 | John S | Discussion
With the return of Pettitte and, more importantly, the purge of Johnson and Sheffield the Yankee clubhouse is going to be dramatically different this year. The negativity of Sheffield and Johnson had tentacles that reached every player in some way.
Without these hostile personalities, the team can proceed with a calm confidence.
I believe this type of environment is one [...]
1 comment February 01 2007 | John B | Discussion
Part of what he said yesterday was:
“Last year was a waste of time,” Clemens said. “To come back and put my body through that and not make the playoffs and have a chance to win, that’s a waste of time for me.”
He’s going to wait and see how each team jumps out of [...]
0 comments February 01 2007 | Joe | Discussion
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