Comments on: Former No. 1 pick Matt Bush will be in prison until 2016

By: badintent

badintent — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 07:32:55 +0000

@shanabartels

I heard that .You right, doesn’t work for everyone My dad owned a liquor story and sent some of his own customers to AA, they later came back to thank him after they got cleanup.I own a bar biz, and I do the same thing.Happy Holidays and please drink carefully.

By: shanabartels

shanabartels — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 05:48:19 +0000

Some people go to many rehabs and it still doesn’t stick. My late grandfather was one of them. It’s still worth giving it a fighting chance, of course… but it’s not magic.

By: nomoreseasontix

nomoreseasontix — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:55:11 +0000

I’m not anti-alcohol, but it’s been my experience that when you reach for the third or fourth or however many, nothing good ever comes of it.
I’ve probably seen it 50 times.
This kid has screwed his life. To drink.
*facepalm

By: badintent

badintent — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:36:15 +0000

@hockeyflow33
They should be.90% of their membership is made up of overgrown children.
Why should taxpayers have to spend $40K/yr to put this loser in jail with free meals, medical and internet ?

By: Rockie D. Bull

Rockie D. Bull — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:12:16 +0000

Hockey – you really meant to say “Unlike the MLB, the NHL hasn’t played a day yet this season.”

By: hockeyflow33

hockeyflow33 — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:58:23 +0000

Unlike the NFL, almost all picks never play a day in the MLB

By: hockeyflow33

hockeyflow33 — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:56:09 +0000

The union isn’t there to act as a babysitter

By: hockeyflow33

hockeyflow33 — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:52:36 +0000

Apparently, neither is his spelling

By: pjmarn6

pjmarn6 — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:38:04 +0000

You forget that probably, he will only serve 1/3 of the sentence getting time off for good behavior etc.

By: pjmarn6

pjmarn6 — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:36:17 +0000

They might get part of his bonus. But in most of these cases, the person will declare bankruptcy and away goes the lawsuit and its demands. His lawyer gets first dips as the lawsuit has to be decided.

By: pjmarn6

pjmarn6 — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:34:41 +0000

Usually an insurance policy will not pay if at the time of the accident, the driver is in violation of a law, such as DUI.

By: badintent

badintent — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:12:24 +0000

After the first arrest, he should have be told to take mandatory AA classes or rehab or both by the players Union ! But the union is only interested in their dues $$$. What do you expect, they had Fehr as their fearless leader for so many years.

By: badintent

badintent — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:08:21 +0000

Bush for python bait ?

By: badintent

badintent — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:05:30 +0000

And the ESPN 30 for 30 $$ and resulting speaking engagements.

By: badintent

badintent — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:03:37 +0000

Can ya buy JD for $5 for a pint ?Just saying…………………………..

By: jackdaniels1

jackdaniels1 — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 02:51:18 +0000

Give 13arod a break, who the hell would be stupid enough to take a longer prison sentence, unless you’re Matt Bush and can’t “trust yourself” LOL. How the hell does #1 overall talent turn into TV show Intervention material. Next thing you know he’ll be homeless and pan handling for $5 to buy the cheapest bottle of vodka he can get his hands on

By: raysfan1

raysfan1 — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:14:11 +0000

Good point

By: strosfan85

strosfan85 — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:05:26 +0000

Just shows that a guy can have immense talent but have nothing between his ears.. I think MLB should do what the NFL has started doing and give high-profile picks a mentor to keep tabs on them and try to show them how to carry themselves..

By: hotdogfinger

hotdogfinger — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:45:50 +0000

a new twist to the term bush league

By: bigmeechy74

bigmeechy74 — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:09:38 +0000

Lol!!! Nice trolling dude. No way you are truly that dumb

By: scouter2012

scouter2012 — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:50:29 +0000

He can be pen pals with Ryan Leaf.

By: kappy32

kappy32 — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:47:22 +0000

@SeanB:

No, not necessarily. Probation is different that parole. With parole, a defendant is released from prison before his prison sentence expires or is given a determined period of time of “post supervised release” once he is released from prison. If the defendant violates parole, he returns to prison for the remainder of his original sentence or for the remaining period of “post release supervision.” On the other hand, probation is far less strict. Probation is considered an “incarceration alternative” & requires you to abide by certain conditions to remain on probation. If you violate probation, it is similar to catching another charge. Once a violation is filed, you go back to the sentencing court & the judge determines whether the violation(s) warrant jail time, extended time on probation, or a restarting of the probation. When you violate parole, you go before a small panel, or ALJ (administrative law judge) who determines if there is probable cause to sustain the violation & if so, you’re immediately thrown in jail. Do you see the difference? I hope I was a help.

By: kappy32

kappy32 — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:39:41 +0000

“The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.” – Lorenzo Anello (Robert DiNero), A Bronx Tale.

By: seanb20124

seanb20124 — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:33:59 +0000

If had taken 7 years probation, would that translate into 7 years jail if he violated the probation?

By: mybrunoblog

mybrunoblog — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:12:36 +0000

Well, the prison baseball team just got a lot better.

By: Stiller43

Stiller43 — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:02:01 +0000

Nolanwiffle,

He means starting from this point, its only 3 yrs and 3 months…and the short one would be 2 yrs and 3 months with all the extra probation time…

By: indaburg

indaburg — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:53:44 +0000

I see what you’re saying, but if Guyer gave his vehicle to Bush knowing that Bush’s license was suspended for priors, he has some responsibility in this too. Then again, if he is telling the truth and Bush took the vehicle without permission, I don’t see how Guyer is at fault.

By: nolanwiffle

nolanwiffle — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:51:06 +0000

“He’s getting credit for nine months served so he’ll really only serve three years and change anyway.”

With all due respect, that comment makes no sense whatsoever. Time served is just that…..he’s been behind bars for nine months already. So he’ll serve the entire four year term that was sentenced.

By: wintwins

wintwins — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:47:22 +0000

Just a reminder that a drug’s legality and exclusion from MLB’s substance abuse policy has no bearing on whether or not it can destroy one’s career and/or life.

By: twinsapologist

twinsapologist — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:13:31 +0000

I look forward to his epic and inspiring comeback in 2017.