Rangers' Manager, Ron Washington, Tested Positive For Cocaine
This happened last summer.
almost 2 years ago
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Wow. Didn't realize
managers were tested by MLB.
"Every player should be accorded the privilege of at least one season with the Chicago Cubs. That's baseball as it should be played - in God's own sunshine. And that's really living." ~Alvin Dark
by DamonBerryhillsMitt on Mar 17, 2010 2:10 PM CDT reply actions
I didn't either.
It was interesting to read in one story about Washington that managers are actually tested more in depth than players, because they are not protected by the players’ union. For example, managers are tested for non-performance enhancing drugs like cocaine, while players are not.
I gotta find a new connection
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by lookingdeadred on Mar 17, 2010 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
he's saying Ron was high all the time
I hope
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Mar 17, 2010 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
ah -- you have to be high to like MB
Sorry. Was being dense. :)
I think...
… we’ve all been a little on edge recently.
"It's Spring Training. You know how many home runs Barry Bonds hit off me? One - in Spring Training." - Big Z
Exactly...
…what I was thinking.
"I don't like them fellas that drive in two runs but let in three" Casey Stengel
His quote was hilarious:
Washington said he used cocaine only once during the season. When asked if that was the only time he used illegal drugs, Washington said “the drug we’re talking about, yes.”
Who, at 57 years old, decides to try blow for the first time?
Yeah right.
I am 37 but was thinking about smoking cigarettes and doing crack for the first time.
What could go wrong?
C'mon, all the cool 37 year olds are doing it.
Kwa...Ki...Sur...Pee...Nee...Ku?
by Kinky Reggae on Mar 17, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah that's what you need TJ....a stimulant.
"Nady and his weak beard steps in" --Cubbie-Tim on Mar 12, 2010 9:53 PM
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 17, 2010 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
yuk...why not a good stiff drink....something straight up, or on the rocks
"Nady and his weak beard steps in" --Cubbie-Tim on Mar 12, 2010 9:53 PM
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 17, 2010 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
PCP and drinking sounds so fun as well! I don't know what to do!
The peer pressure from BCB posters is driving me to new things.
How about Crystal Meth? I heard its good for the teeth.
do it all!!!
"Nady and his weak beard steps in" --Cubbie-Tim on Mar 12, 2010 9:53 PM
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 17, 2010 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
now I was just kidding TJ
"Nady and his weak beard steps in" --Cubbie-Tim on Mar 12, 2010 9:53 PM
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 17, 2010 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's just all do the Electric Acid Kool Aid Test
"A waist is a terrible thing to mind." - Terry 'Fat Tub of Goo' Forster
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So Ron did a little blow...
big deal. Oh, and TJ you are joking about things that have nearly killed people. Me included. We all make mistakes.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Mar 18, 2010 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions
I am joking about his statement, implying he did it once as a 57 year old.
That is either really stupid or a bunch of crap. Why people can’t see what this stuff is and stay away from it is beyond me.
glad you're ok now
"Nady and his weak beard steps in" --Cubbie-Tim on Mar 12, 2010 9:53 PM
by cooliogirl47 on Mar 18, 2010 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
LMFAO
One of the funniest things I have ever read!
by sloathcheck78 on Mar 17, 2010 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
This does beg a question.
“When asked if that was the only time he used illegal drugs, Washington said ‘the drug we’re talking about, yes.’”
That makes it sound as if Washington has used other drugs from time to time.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 17, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
The guy is 57, which means he was born in 53.
You think that he’d be in the minority if we found out the guy did some other drugs somewhere between 1970 and today??
Good point.
All I should have done is remembered that he was alive in the 1970s.
Not that he absolutely did drugs during that decade, but a lot of people did.
Who cares if he's a Cubs fan? This is a football forum! He is a PACKER fan as well. So, from now until March, I’m sure he’ll dedicate a lot of his time here. In late March, then we can be enemies during the baseball season. Besides, the Cubs have perhaps the most loyal baseball fanbase in the country. You have to respect that.
Go Pack!
by Jabooty on Jan 25, 2010 2:58 PM EST
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Mar 17, 2010 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
He used it only once?
Nobody uses llello just once. Nobody.
"There's more to life than profits...like, you know, slurpees and stuff." ~Randy Marsh
Jees... a MANAGER?!?!
Can you imagine if your kids high school coach did this? It’s not apples to oranges, either, because these are the people managing the guys our kids put up on their walls and emulate. I should hope that he’s done managing.
by DisCUBbobulated on Mar 17, 2010 4:41 PM CDT reply actions
Clearly a distraction...
the Rangers do not need. I can see Nolan throwing stuff all over his office right now.
You ARE freaking out MAN!
Who cares?
A grown man is using a recreational drug, and it isn’t affecting his ability to do his job!
Get him!
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Cocaine's a hell of a drug
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
What?
I didn’t comment at all about what the drug does.
Just because he used cocaine, doesn’t mean he did it while needing to perform his duties as an MLB manager.
These guys, like just about everyone, do in fact have time away from work. And in that time who gives a crap what they do, so long as it doesn’t interfere with their personal or professional responsibilities?
I don’t think anyone was accusing Ron Washington as being distracted, or unable to do his job.
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by WittyUserName on Mar 17, 2010 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
They had no cause to fire him?
And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Mar 17, 2010 6:36 PM CDT reply actions
My guess is that Nolan Ryan fires Ron Washington no later than May 1st
Ryan has never been much of a fan of Washington. This shocking revelation will seal his fate just as soon as the Rangers go on any sort of a losing streak.
And I do hate to bring up race, but people like Torii Hunter and Milton Bradley need to take a look in the mirror when they concern themselves over stereotypes against African Americans in baseball. THose of you old enough will remember the late 70s and early 80’s when cocaine was ravaging major league baseball. And while players like Dale Berra and Paul Molitor got caught up in the mess, the overwhelming majority of players connected were African Americans. As in like 90% plus from what I remember.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
Meant to add...
Ron Washington was a utility infielder type during the era of baseball…
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
From what you remember? That is hilarious.
You hate to bring up race, maybe you should never bring it up again.
by Ozzie Montana on Mar 18, 2010 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm assuming you are white...
No matter though. Your statement is is as racist a statement that, quite possibly, I have ever heard. Cubs0505 nailed you on that. What could you possibly have to say in response? Oh, and before you start- the 70s? I WAS THERE. So let me get this right… Molitor got caught up? What about Fergie? What about Lee Mazillii? What about Keith Hernandez? No matter how hard you try there is no way you can quantify a claim such as “the overwhelming majority of players connected were African Americans. As in like 90% plus from what I remember.” Now, according to you, Hunter & Bradley need to look in the mirror before expressing their disgust over racism & stereotypes in baseball? Over what someone did nearly 25 years ago? Because some of them were black? If that’s the case, then I’ll just assume you can’t dance.
I'm a truth teller, I'm a risk taker, I'm like Johnny Cash - I walk the line...
by Jimmyeatworld on Mar 18, 2010 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions
I hope you weren't referring to me.
The racist remark by BLou above has been dealt with.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
I figured as much.
Thanks. (I don’t really like the namecalling, no matter who is being called the name.)
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
BLou: You should be ashamed of yourself
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by eths on Mar 18, 2010 1:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
And I hate to bring up race
But it’s overly-general and biased statements like implying that drug abuse is linked to minorities that CAUSES the racism Hunter and Bradley complained about.
"Hey! If the moon were made of ribs, wouldja eat it? I know I would!"
Also
Dale Berra and Paul Molitor are white. To say they got “caught up in the mess” while in the same breath pinning the blame on African Americans is, in itself, implying racism. Once you can find reliable stats that 90% of cocaine abusers in baseball in the 1970’s were black, I will consider your claim, but somehow I doubt you are omnipotent and know the drug habits of EVERY baseball player ever. If you were, you should have broke the Ron Washington story yourself and earned some money off of it.
"Hey! If the moon were made of ribs, wouldja eat it? I know I would!"
I hear Dr. Drew has a spot open on next season's "Celebrity Rehab".
Hey, if it’s good enough for Dennis Rodman, then…
"Look, what do you want me to do?"
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