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August 11, 2005
Thanks Alot Bud!
On July 2nd of this season, the Red Sox David Wells bumps an umpire. Thirteen days later, he gets suspended - but appeals. During this time, from July 2nd to date, Wells goes on to pitch in six games for the Sox - and pitches, pardon the pun, well. He goes 3-1 with an ERA of 3.20.
Now, today, on his official website, Wells is asked about his appeal hearing:
Any update on the suspension?
Not yet, im still waiting, but after all this steroid sh*t they might not get to it. I hear that there is about 58 more guys that have tested positive and if that's true, this game is screwed! Congress will have a field day with it, but I dont have to worry about that I'm fat remember? So, I amm looking good! Holla!
A guy bumps an umpire in a game and over a month later he has still not paid the price for it.
Then again, did Sheffield ever serve yet for that thing with C.B. Bucknor back in the end of June? Maybe I should just say never mind....
Posted by Steve Lombardi at August 11, 2005 11:09 AM
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LOL! If Wells is anywhere close to the truth, then MLB is screwed. The Palmeiro thing may in the end be seen as a trial balloon sent up by Selig to see "which way the wind blows." With Congress champing at the bit for some National Pasttime action, look out!
Posted by: JohnnyC at August 11, 2005 11:31 AM
That was a horsebleep ejection from the umpire...
Having said that, the appeals process is a joke.
As for "I'm fat, I can't be on steroids," that's a crock.
This guy was on steroids
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Ray_Traylor_BR.jpg
Posted by: Raf at August 11, 2005 11:32 AM
Did anyone see that MLB and the players' union issued a (rare) joint statement regarding these steroid rumors, saying that there aren't a huge number of suspensions waiting to be announced? Bud said something like 1 young player is in the appeal process.
I don't know what to believe. I think Wells was irresponsible for giving a specific number like that, although I'm sure he doesn't care. He's right about baseball being screwed if it's true.
Does he have to end all his posts with "Holla"? What a dork.
Posted by: Marcus at August 11, 2005 01:45 PM
I saw that statement - where Bud says it's just one young player currently under review. Let's hope it's not a Yankee.
Posted by: Steve Lombardi at August 11, 2005 02:16 PM
thanks for the straight line, Steve. what Yankee could that be? there are no young players on this team. if we parse words, maybe Selig meant "younger" not "young." like Kevin Brown is younger than Randy Johnson.
Posted by: JohnnyC at August 11, 2005 02:39 PM
The same young player who had a terrible game after a team meeting and has not hit since........
Posted by: Steve Lombardi at August 11, 2005 02:57 PM
It's a slump. They happen.
Not that Cano had much of a track record in the minors...
Posted by: Raf at August 11, 2005 04:22 PM