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Manny being Manny = Assault

The Red Sox are a slimeball organization to put up with this.

I understand that you don't release your best player for this. You don't trade him. I get it.

But he needs a vacation. One game. Maybe two.

Nothing the Tampa Bay Rays will do these next three games is worth the message you just sent to every ballboy, janitor, secretary and clubhouse person in your organization.

Look out! Not only will you get figuratively slapped around by the big boys, you just might literally get it too.

You can buy rings, but you can't buy champions. Right now, the Red Sox have the title.

But they don't have "it."

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of SB Nation or Al Yellon, managing editor (unless it's a FanPost posted by Al). FanPost opinions are valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable baseball fans.

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If I didn't read the articles online l wouldn't know

what you are talking about. Alittle advice, link the story you are talking about. I’m sure there are some people who don’t know what you’re talking about.

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!

by Unique on Jun 30, 2008 6:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Link to the article you're mentioning

and calling another organization “slimeball” is dumb.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 30, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Latest reports indicate...

...that the traveling secretary assaulted by Manny Ramirez was actually a Cubs fan who was being implicitly negative about the Chicago team’s recent four-game losing streak. Said Ramirez, “Hey, I was just following orders from that DaBard guy on BCB.”

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by daver on Jun 30, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

lol, the traveling secretary?!

I read the story but didn’t see that that’s who it was. He must have forgot to bring Manny his Calzone.

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jun 30, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Manny wanted 14 tickets to that day's game.

The traveling secretary said that 14 tickets were not available, as the game was already sold out. Manny must’ve figured that maybe if he pushed the guy, he would remember where he was keeping the tickets or something.

So what did we learn today, kids? If you’re a back-of-the-rotation pitcher, physically assaulting front office personnel is wrong. If you can hit, it’s fine!

by cwyers on Jun 30, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was just kidding

It was a vague, obscure Seinfeld reference. George Costanza, the traveling secretary for the Yankees, got in trouble with Steinbrenner for not getting him his lunch (a calzone) on time.

"Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Homerun" - The Onion

by DTJchris on Jun 30, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I got the joke, maybe he also recommended cotton uniforms because its a natural fiber and it breathes more ;0)

george costanza

"Okay, just so I understand it...in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil."- Jim Halpert

by ryanbrixenivy on Jul 1, 2008 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions  

NSFW! NSFW!

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 1, 2008 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions  

Not safe for work...or anywhere for that matter lol

"Okay, just so I understand it...in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil."- Jim Halpert

by ryanbrixenivy on Jul 1, 2008 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions  

Exactly

I’m the only one in my office, and it’s it’s still not safe!!!!

''Listen, losing Soriano is no box of chocolates.'' ~Lou Piniella

by JohnM on Jul 1, 2008 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions  

It's called Google

Use it. I’m not here to powder your bottoms for you.

He asked for 16 tickets on the spot. Then threw a hissy fit when he didn’t get his way.

I wish the traveling secretary would have hit him back.

With a bat.

Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!

by DaBard on Jun 30, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

No its called reporting the whole story

if you’re going to talk about a story you LINK to what you’re talking about. Its like the only rule on any forum.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 30, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Alternatively..............

................don’t drop acid before making your post.

"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." ~ George Burns

by tville on Jun 30, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

also

if you’re going to be the grammar nazi make sure everything you say is completely perfect otherwise you will catch no end of shit.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 30, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Um, pardon me.

I run this site. Your post here is uncalled for and nasty.

It’s generally considered polite, not to mention the way everyone else here, and I mean EVERYONE, does it, is to post a link to the information you’ve found, not be hissy when someone asks you for a link.

Don’t do this again. Thank you.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Jun 30, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Absolutely, ma'am

Would Missy Halfblindcubbiegirl and Massa Unique like extra mint leaves for their mint juleps before I go back to the cotton fields?

Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!

by DaBard on Jun 30, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow

you’re an asshole. who knew.

next time you make a fanpost about a story.. put the link in. thats it.

or not. and get pestered about it. you choose.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Jun 30, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

You know before you were just being stupid...

and now you’re just being an ass. There is a general understanding - if only implicit - that a Fanpost/Diary be topical, detailed enough in title and content for the reader to discern the news story, your opinion and/or point, and if needed, a link to the relevant story. You’ve met none of these criteria; so yes, people are going to give you a hard time. The link was posted by someone else, so move on.

And keep the shucking and jiving cracks to yourself.

by Damen Jackson on Jun 30, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Correct.

Wow, he went from nasty to racist. Not easy to do within one post.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Jun 30, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

OK, now he's MDBNIU's...

...slightly less courteous, racist little brother.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by daver on Jun 30, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Get him out of here.

Alan Trammell: Assistant (to the) Manager

by northsider on Jul 1, 2008 1:02 AM CDT up reply actions  

take this guy upstairs

and get him outta here, he doesn’t respect the indian

by lswaidz on Jul 1, 2008 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not going to even respond to this.

But I do know that I wish that this whole thread was deleted, it serves no purpose whatsoever.

How old are you? That’s the only thing that could save you from being a complete idiot. And I find your signature kind of ironic.

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!

by Unique on Jul 1, 2008 3:40 AM CDT up reply actions  

OK, I went too far

But, look, I was called dumb within three posts. And not for not linking. For my opinion.

Been called dumb before, but I don’t see the problem with returning fire. Unless the other poster got a warning too. If so, fair enough.

I would have linked it no problem, but guess what, I was insulted and I had some fun. I disagree that I was making a “racist” remark, but I do agree that it was over the line.

Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!

by DaBard on Jun 30, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Hmm... I'll give you the benefit of the doubt on Missy and mint juleps...

...but what part of “Massa” and “cotton fields” don’t conjure up a racist remark scenario?

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Jun 30, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well

I don’t think the real Shakespeare would use such imagery

"There are no curses here...Games are won and lost on the baseball field" - Lou Piniella

by El Borto on Jun 30, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

wither?

wow .. isn’t that like what plants do in a hot room?

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Jul 1, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Look no one called you dumb.

That’s the thing. I simply asked you politely to have a link to the story you are talking about. I didn’t curse, and I didn’t name call. The other posts said what you said was “dumb”, no one called you dumb within the first three post. If you can’t take some type of criticism then you shouldn’t post things stating you’re opinion.

Once again, I’m just saying. It’s kind of like a big family on this blog, however, you must earn respect, just like you do in your everyday life. Posting things without proper information and then YOU get mad because people tell you that’s a rule here, is alittle childish. I just hope you understand that.

My new life, my new world, and my beautiful daughter:
Tamia London Davis: Due date (8-11-08)!

by Unique on Jul 1, 2008 3:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

You weren't called dumb for not linking

No one insulted you. Someone said that calling the Red Sox a “slimeball organization” was dumb because it is. It’s silly and unnecessarily inflammatory.

You responded by being silly and unnecessarily inflammatory. Then you compared link requests to institutionalized slavery.

If posting on the internet makes you this defensive, I think you need to unplug the computer and go outside for a while.

by Wreckard on Jul 1, 2008 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions  

Absolutely...

I didn’t “smile from the wrists down” when I was posting. I will do so from now on.

I will of course provide links to stories that had been in the news all day.

I will of course take whatever slings and arrows and insults, like “idiot” and “childish” and “racist” and not return fire.

Absolutely. Have a wonderful day.

Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!

by DaBard on Jul 1, 2008 9:09 AM CDT reply actions  

Oh god, don't be such a drama queen

You made a small mistake in your diary which people suggested you correct. Apparently this is a HIGH INSULT in your world, and so you pitched a fit, stomping around and comparing your plight to the slaves.

No one called you dumb, though at this point I don’t think anyone would dispute such a claim.

by Wreckard on Jul 1, 2008 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions  

I am very sorry

For being a drama queen. Again, for being overly dramatic, I prostrate myself in front of your noble feet and beg your forgiveness. I promise upon the lives of my great-great-great-great-great grandchildren that it will not be repeated.

Have a wonderful day.

Think of how stupid the average person is, and remember, half of them are stupider than that!

by DaBard on Jul 1, 2008 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions  

The common denominator

on this blog has taken a serious slide downward just from this thread.

Not why I come here.

"I lof to hit de home ron!"

by Tekboy on Jul 1, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

OW

The sarcasm cut to the quick

If the world didn't suck we would all fall off.

by carolinacub on Jul 1, 2008 9:28 AM CDT reply actions  

too bad the snark factor went schizoid juvenile

If you can’t stand the heat

keep your smiling wrists taped to your sides. You can grow up anytime you want to.

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Jul 1, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, if you can't stand the heat...

...stay out of the high school football team’s practice field where the crazy guy in the army fatigues is testing his homemade flamethrower!

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by daver on Jul 1, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually,

those are WWII-era Marine Corps fatigues. In 2001, they tried to bring back those handsome boot gaiters. Fail.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Jul 1, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's a shame.

They kinda remind me of Jeromy Burnitz.

Nanika Ga Okoru!

by daver on Jul 1, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

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