Comments on: C.J. Wilson probably violated the MLB Social media policy

By: stex52

stex52 — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:17:59 +0000

Before this I didn’t know much about Wilson; just saw him as a solid but somewhat overrated pitcher. But now I can add Class A jerk to the picture. Just because these guys play in public they do not sacrifice their right to a private life. I don’t suppose Wilson can be punished very much, but he certainly established himself as a low-life kind of guy with a bad sense of humor.

By: The Baseball Idiot

The Baseball Idiot — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:00:43 +0000

How about we suspend twitter for a day and make the world a less obnoxious place.

By: ppabich

ppabich — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:15:15 +0000

I think that last sentence is exactly what I was getting at with my post above, I was just trying to add some humor. It was a stupid move, and immature, but ultimately little harm was done.

By: hardjudge

hardjudge — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:09:50 +0000

I wonder if Mike will charge the mound at the first opportunity.

By: bigharold

bigharold — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:58:25 +0000

“think about who may get more calls if their number is publicized; a ballplayer, or a regular Joe.”

Doesn’t make a difference. In a corporate environment personal phone numbers are internal information not to be made public and only to be distributed internally on a need to know basis. I’d imagine that MLB will take the same stance.

Wilson should and likely will get a 5 figure fine for this stupidness. But, I don’t see it warranting a suspension because that would harm the team for his actions. Actions that were in no way connected to a game or his breaking a law. And, even the example of policy offered don’t really cover Wilson’s actions unless you are going to go with a really broad interpretation. The examples don’t explicitly state that personal demographic information is specifically confidential.

For sure what Wilson did was classless low budget buffoonary but lets not get nuts. nobody was harmed other than the annoyance of having to now change their cell number.

By: ppabich

ppabich — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:24:50 +0000

It’s not that big of a deal. Much to do about 15 minutes and a mass text to get your phone number changed. Nobody was really harmed here. Now I have a bigger problem with CJ getting the idea from the likes of Skrillex and Deadmou5.

By: Jonny 5

Jonny 5 — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:17:46 +0000

Changing your phone number blows.

By: If the Shoe Fits

If the Shoe Fits — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:00:23 +0000

I like this idea- suspend him for 5 games (so he has to miss a start), and drive home the point that this policy requires responsible behavior.

It’s one thing to get into a little twitter spat- that’s all good publicity. But to maliciously mess with someone’s privacy, that’s a step too far.

Sadly, this kind of suspension will lead to more Derek Jeter-like boring media interaction, because people will be scared of what may happen. But overall, this kind of thing actually messes with Napoli’s quality of life, and that’s just a d*** move.

By the way, Craig- 867.5309 seems to be owned by retro fitness:

http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/retrofitness-dials-867-5309-106088

By: Baseball Beer Burritos In That Order

Baseball Beer Burritos In That Order — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:56:15 +0000

Napoli has hit .222/.333/.444 through 18 AB vs Wilson, with 2 HBP. Odds are pretty good for all of those numbers to go up.

By: randygnyc

randygnyc — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:42:38 +0000

Suspend him for a start so he’ll answer to his new team mates. See if it’ll ever happen again.

By: bsbiz

bsbiz — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:42:25 +0000

Bud: “It is therefore my decision that the outcome of their opposing at-bats shall decide home field advantage for the World Series.”

By: bancacentral

bancacentral — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:42:10 +0000

Is Craig’s policy reviewing in the BSOH(I)L?

Ujum, ujum.