Sunday, January 12, 2014

MLBPA Not Happy About Tonight's 60 Minutes

"This interview is bull...!"

Not long before the 60 Minutes episode regarding the suspension of Alex Rodriguez, the Major League Baseball Player's Association released the following statement:
It is unfortunate that Major League Baseball apparently lacks faith in the integrity and finality of the arbitrator’s decision and our Joint Drug Agreement, such that it could not resist the temptation to publicly pile-on against Alex Rodriguez. It is equally troubling that the MLB-appointed Panel Arbitrator will himself be appearing in the “60 Minutes” segment, and that Tony Bosch, MLB’s principal witness, is appearing on the program with MLB’s blessing. 
MLB’s post-decision rush to the media is inconsistent with our collectively-bargained arbitration process, in general, as well as the confidentiality and credibility of the Joint Drug Agreement, in particular. After learning of tonight’s “60 Minutes” segment, Players have expressed anger over, among other things, MLB’s inability to let the result of yesterday’s decision speak for itself. As a result, the Players Association is considering all legal options available to remedy any breaches committed by MLB. 
Throughout this process the Players Association has repeatedly shown it is committed to an effective drug program that is strong and fair. And as we indicated in our statement yesterday, although we do not agree with the arbitrator’s decision, we respect the process and will act accordingly. We believe the other involved parties should do the same.
I'd like to think this is a network trying to use this big news event to create ratings, and that they did so by pulling in Anthony Bosch and not so much MLB or Fredric Horowitz (the arbiter that made the final decision on the suspension). After all, that's what we were led to believe earlier when the interview was first announced. But, according to MLBPA, MLB had quite a bit to do with the interview. If that turns out to be true, then it'll be another black eye to the league, as going there is pretty lame. Especially so soon after the decision was made.

If you're able to see the interview live, then great. I'm really looking forward to it myself. However if you're going to miss it, or would simply like to hear an opinion on it, then check back here soon afterwards.

7 comments:

  1. I love your site. I love all of your commentary and opinions. But I can't get on the bandwagon for Alex Rodriguez. It has nothing to do with his alleged PED use, I don't care about that. I have a problem with him being a total jacka$$. Shut up already, and serve your suspension!

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  2. I love your site. I love all of your commentary and opinions. But I can't get on the bandwagon for Alex Rodriguez. It has nothing to do with his alleged PED use, I don't care about that. I have a problem with him being a total jacka$$. Shut up already, and serve your suspension!

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  3. I respect your opinion Jeff and I appreciate it you sharing it here. I cannot agree with it however. Not because I am an A Rod fan, that's a moot point, but because I am a Yankees fan. A Yankees fan that co owns a site called The GREEDY Pinstripes. I want to win, bottom line. Alex helps us win, especially in 2014. I don't see a realistic option at 3B that is better than Alex would be, assuming health of course, over a full season in 2014. That's my only issue, this hurts the Yankees on paper.

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    1. I agree 100%. Alex makes us a better team on both sides. I just don't appreciate the mockery on both sides. MLB did a dirty on their investigation, but that doesn't change the fact that Arod is guilty. He should have negotiated the same deal Braun got and my beloved Yanks would be better off.

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    2. A Rod is very very likely guilty, I agree with that. He probably should have negotiated a deal, he had nothing to lose. The Hall of Fame was gone already from the first admission and so was anyone thinking he was the true home run king. He has never been donned as a smart individual though unfortunately.

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    3. He has either very smart or very stupid people advising him. Hard to tell sometimes. Sad to see such a great player fall so far. He will not be back for2014, and that sucks. But how do you think a Johnson/Nunez platoon at 3b, and Dean Anna at 2b will do?

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    4. I don't think it will be great. Johnson has only played a handful of games there and Nunez is always a question mark. I did like what I saw from him at the end of last season at third base though so I am cautiously optimistic.

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