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Aveosmth · May 24th, 2005, 12:35 PM

Good points KP & Mark,

The "this isn't high school" remark that Sara made actually was the one that really bothered me, and everything else just went from there. There are many members of my family in the mental health business and it takes a real man/woman to admit they have a problem and seek help. Like I stated before, if the Dodgers would have just cut Bradley and not gotten him help, some other team may have reaped the benefits; and more importantly a young man might not have gotten on the right track.

KP--Chone Figgins is a good example of someone who is willing to play anywhere good point. I should have clarified my statements when I made the remark about Freel. Instead of all, I should have said most major league like to know that they are playing everyday and that they are playing the same position. There are a few exceptions to any rule. However, you've got to admit for the sake of continuity that most ballplayers like to know where they are playing.

KP--Jose Guillen is a tricky one, and its hard to say whose right or wrong regarding him. He had a great last 3 years, but the anger and disruption can kill a clubhouse. I think that he needed someone like Frank Robinson in Washington that could set him straight and have him concentrate just on playing ball.

Mark--Kearns should be given another chance. He led the team in RBI's, I believe last year or the year before right up until the All-Star break when he got hurt. I think that's still in the back of his mind. I agree Pena is solid, but Kearns has more potential.

Mark--I don't think my comments are off, and you might think that I'm attacking Griffey when I state that. Griffey for so long was SOOOOO much better than his collegues that it tended to alienate him from them. He ended up not being very vocal in the clubhouse and distancing himself. Unfortunately, you can't be a leader with that behavior. Is he like Barry? Not even close!!! He seems to be a really decent guy. However, he has always separated himself from his teammates. Now that his ability is more in line with the other guys, I think he may actually become a leader. As far as being a winner, he had plenty of opportunities w/the M's, but he never seemed comfortable getting his team over the hump.

May 24th, 2005, 12:35 PM	#10
Aveosmth Loyalist Join Date: 01-28-2005 Posts: 241 Tournaments Joined: 0 Tournament Wins: 0	Good points KP & Mark, The "this isn't high school" remark that Sara made actually was the one that really bothered me, and everything else just went from there. There are many members of my family in the mental health business and it takes a real man/woman to admit they have a problem and seek help. Like I stated before, if the Dodgers would have just cut Bradley and not gotten him help, some other team may have reaped the benefits; and more importantly a young man might not have gotten on the right track. KP--Chone Figgins is a good example of someone who is willing to play anywhere good point. I should have clarified my statements when I made the remark about Freel. Instead of all, I should have said most major league like to know that they are playing everyday and that they are playing the same position. There are a few exceptions to any rule. However, you've got to admit for the sake of continuity that most ballplayers like to know where they are playing. KP--Jose Guillen is a tricky one, and its hard to say whose right or wrong regarding him. He had a great last 3 years, but the anger and disruption can kill a clubhouse. I think that he needed someone like Frank Robinson in Washington that could set him straight and have him concentrate just on playing ball. Mark--Kearns should be given another chance. He led the team in RBI's, I believe last year or the year before right up until the All-Star break when he got hurt. I think that's still in the back of his mind. I agree Pena is solid, but Kearns has more potential. Mark--I don't think my comments are off, and you might think that I'm attacking Griffey when I state that. Griffey for so long was SOOOOO much better than his collegues that it tended to alienate him from them. He ended up not being very vocal in the clubhouse and distancing himself. Unfortunately, you can't be a leader with that behavior. Is he like Barry? Not even close!!! He seems to be a really decent guy. However, he has always separated himself from his teammates. Now that his ability is more in line with the other guys, I think he may actually become a leader. As far as being a winner, he had plenty of opportunities w/the M's, but he never seemed comfortable getting his team over the hump.