tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post1808940347773444273..comments2024-01-09T05:19:39.331-05:00Comments on Ghostrunner on First: Instant AccessDrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07271534213351978408noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-89662606718572282492009-03-06T14:18:00.000-05:002009-03-06T14:18:00.000-05:00Complaining isn't the way to go about it. You just...<I>Complaining isn't the way to go about it. You just grit your teeth and deal with it.</I><BR/><BR/>I'm going to try and take that advice. Let's see how long it lasts.<BR/><BR/>Rocco is a wonderful human being. A hero.Navin Vaswani (@eyebleaf)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445618400360263938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-30877393581545880902009-03-05T18:42:00.000-05:002009-03-05T18:42:00.000-05:00You did well sir. Better if it's a keeper leagueYou did well sir. Better if it's a keeper leagueDrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271534213351978408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-67255908552355324572009-03-05T17:52:00.000-05:002009-03-05T17:52:00.000-05:00I drafted Travis Snider in a league last night.Mar...I drafted Travis Snider in a league last night.<BR/><BR/>Marcel don't fail me now!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881544159774670591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-87131695653495259922009-03-04T21:22:00.000-05:002009-03-04T21:22:00.000-05:00When I first read Blair's column I thought "yea, g...When I first read Blair's column I thought "yea, good idea, we'll get more thoughtful articles." But later on I realized how unnecessary this step is.<BR/><BR/>I'd rather have journalists become less lazy and still have the access. <BR/><BR/>You're right on about Kris. Fresh eyes have an appreciation for the situation they are in.<BR/><BR/>Now, I'm not someone who goes around saying that amateur bloggers are just as good as paid sports journalists (though sometimes they are) but all Blair's article does is speak to that point. Some journalists have gotten old and jaded and simply churn out the same shit over and over. <BR/><BR/>Could you imagine the interesting questions/articles we would have if the Jays' let some of the bloggers of this community in the locker room after a game? Ridiculous. <BR/><BR/>But the professionals should be able to do that too, or even better. They have just become jaded towards the whole song and dance. They can't get around the cliches. <BR/><BR/>I also had a problem with Blair saying, <I>"Honestly, there's no percentage for players in having reporters in the clubhouse, since their careers aren't helped by print guys having access".</I><BR/><BR/>Bullshit. Sure, if you mean their numbers aren't helped, then yes, they don't get more RBIs because they are cooperative with the media but their careers can definitely be helped/hurt.<BR/><BR/>Look at John Updike's great essay on Ted Williams ("Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu"). He points out how Ruth and Mantle were saved by the media whereas Williams was left to die. <BR/><BR/>A contemporary example can be found with SLAM magazine. Holy shit do they over-hype everyone but they almost single handily made Allen Iverson a urban icon instead of the horrible teammate with a bad attitude he would have been made out to be if left to the mainstream media. <BR/><BR/>Sorry for the rant, just thoughts. Now excuse me while I go tweet them to Blair himself ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-23045589949953174602009-03-04T16:50:00.000-05:002009-03-04T16:50:00.000-05:00Rocco is determined, in proud italian entertainer ...Rocco is determined, in proud italian entertainer tradition, to justify my love.Drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271534213351978408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-43599693274137517372009-03-04T15:46:00.000-05:002009-03-04T15:46:00.000-05:00With the name Rocco, one is born into awesomeness....With the name Rocco, one is born into awesomeness.Mr. A-Holehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368600682067196544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-88962146143841295022009-03-04T14:22:00.000-05:002009-03-04T14:22:00.000-05:00I think Rocco is the only Red Sox player who isn't...I think Rocco is the only Red Sox player who isn't a masshole. Class act, all the way.Ian Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01074587524873409802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-71318280376484304652009-03-04T12:58:00.000-05:002009-03-04T12:58:00.000-05:00Rocco just became awesomer.Rocco just became awesomer.Tao of Stiebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12459135109404905466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747236263452087289.post-90194831960364533832009-03-04T12:35:00.000-05:002009-03-04T12:35:00.000-05:00sing it, rocco.if only the media would stop throwi...sing it, rocco.<BR/><BR/>if only the media would stop throwing the jays in with the royals and pirates.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046759279815077216noreply@blogger.com