Comments on: “Cooperation” with an investigation does not mean talking to the media

By: Kevin Gillman

Kevin Gillman — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:54:09 +0000

You make a great point, part of the blame are 24 hour networks that have to get the information out quickly, and newspapers have followed suit, because they don’t want to get outscooped. Some of them also take little information of truth, and then just put the rest in as to how they think, and they wonder why the players don’t want to have anything to do with them anymore. So if we want half-truths, or opinions, we can buy an ESPN Insider package….LOL

By: paperlions

paperlions — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:58:31 +0000

It isn’t the players job to make the writers jobs easier, and it isn’t the writers job to replace information with opinion. There is a reason baseball writers aren’t generally referred to as reporters anymore, they can’t be bothered reporting facts. Most can’t even be bothered to do basic background research for topics they write about and the opinions they have on those topics. Considering the effect that the opinion of writers have on the general public, such over sights are a great disservice to the public.

Consider how many hundreds or thousands of PED articles have been written by baseball writers….and now think of how frequently you’ve seen them site medical research or experts about the effects of those PEDs. At this point, the writers have been lazy for decades, I see no reason for anyone to help them spew more bile about a topic they still (as a group) have not bothered to become educated on.

By: anxovies

anxovies — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:01:12 +0000

The media has long suffered under the impression that the First Amendment gives them and the public the “right to know.” This is a misconception. They have the right to find out if they can do it without trespassing or otherwise breaking the law. Nobody is obligated to talk to the media or air their faults and mistakes in public.

By: DelawarePhilliesFan

DelawarePhilliesFan — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:11:00 +0000

I don’t believe he is saying that if Milky has “duty” to answer any and all questions, (sorry, I call him Milky…..), I think he is pointing out the crocodile tears he is crying when he says things like:

“I am deeply sorry for my mistake and I apologize to my teammates, to the San Francisco Giants organization and to the fans for letting them down.”

Sorry for…..being caught during a pennant race? Doing somethign worng? Setting a bad example? Losing money? Bad PR? I think it is valid to ask. If Milky doesn’t want to answer – so be it, people can decide what they think. Buster doesn’t like it. You are fine with it.

By: pisano

pisano — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:06:51 +0000

It’ll be interesting to see how Melky does being off the juice. He was a .250 to .270 or so hitter with the Yankees with occasional power, let’s see how he does this year. I always wished the Yankees had kept him, but that’s baseball.

By: Kevin Gillman

Kevin Gillman — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:46:48 +0000

Craig, I truly think that media members and athletes need to switch jobs for a few days. I know the media has to do their job, but at the same time, they also have to understand that ballplayers just want to play ball. So how would it feel to have a microphone up on their mouths all the time, talking about the incident the previous night, or the incident that took place five months ago, or even sometimes the incident that took place five years ago. But at the same time, athletes need to respect the media about doing their jobs, and how does it feel when the media just says to them “I made a mistake, no comment”, when they have a deadline to work?

I think it would be great TV to see it unfold too. We can even call it “Switching Positions” on MLB Network, or NBC Sports Network.

By: dohpey28

dohpey28 — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:35:28 +0000

Oh I am not defending Olney at all. What Helton did was way worse then any player using PEDs. I was just trying to see his logic, whether or not I agree with it.

By: Kleinz 57

Kleinz 57 — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:23:57 +0000

I think that’s a bit generous of you on behalf of Olney.

I see your point regarding premeditation, but the fact that he doesn’t tear Helton a new one for his DUI “mistake” definitely warrants attention. As a hypothetical, think how much the 2012 MVP narrative might have changed had MIGUEL Cabrera been linked to any substance rumors. I don’t suspect the man of anything, but let’s all remember he had a DUI of his own the previous offseason.

‘Magical pills? That’s 50 games.’ OR ‘Hey, coulda killed a family of four. Ah well, the company’s still got your back.’ It’s like a microcosm for MLB’s bass-ackwards disciplinary policies on alcohol and PEDS, albeit unintentional on Olney’s part.

By: dohpey28

dohpey28 — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:12:26 +0000

I think the point he was trying to make was that the other stuff was premeditated. You can’t make a premeditated mistake. Helton’s dui wasn’t premeditated, it was just stupid, calous and dangerous. However, he didn’t start drinking that day with the intention to get plastered and go buy a lottery ticket.

By: cur68

cur68 — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:07:20 +0000

The article is a bit baffling, considering the source. Its like Olney’s decided to go with “MyOutrageIsgGreaterThanYours”.

What. Ever.