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BP Shuns media after hitting 2 Jacks Sunday

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MixFMKyle originally posted this in a FanShot(tm), but I felt like it needed more visibility for 2 reasons.  First, BP was open about taking on the team leader role during the off-season.  He specifically said that he wanted to be Barry Larkin.  Secondly, everybody on the offense has gotten torn up by the media.  I don't know of anybody that has given it especially hard to BP.  But I do know that Dunn, EdE, and Junior have had to deal with various calls for their departures for the last couple of seasons.  I wonder why BP feels he has been so slighted?

BP Shuns media after hitting 2 Jacks Sunday

From Hal McCoy's Blog:

Now a smidgen of bad stuff. Second baseman Brandon Phillips has his nose out of joint. After getting three hits (two homers) Sunday, he refused to talk to any media, telling them, "Just get out of my space and leave me alone. I don’t feel like talking. Nobody talks to me when I’m going bad. They just write crap. When I’m going good, everybody wants to talk to me. So just leave me alone."

And he was left alone. There was too much good to contemplate over the last two days, 10-9 and 10-1 wins over the Giants, to play games with a moody second baseman. That wide smile can fool you. It isn’t always there in the clubhouse.

But if he wants to be left alone, so be it

Has anyone seen anything calling out BP directly? I have seen reports about the team struggling over all, but I don't really understand where he is coming from.

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I knew you'd be the one to post this :-)

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 11:22 AM EDT   0 recs

my intention is not to start some Phillips bashing

I don’t think that’s any more productive than the annoying Dunn or EdE bashing. However, I think this is a significant development in the story of Brandon Phillips. We’ve all heard of his history of malcontent with the Indians, but we’ve never openly seen it from him in Cincinnati. Then, on a day when the Reds won big and won back-to-back games for only the third time this year, the presumptive team leader doesn’t want to talk to the media because his feelings are hurt.

Honestly, I’m shocked. I thought we were beyond this with BP. Obviously he’s not my favorite player, but I thought he’d become a positive influence around the team. Hopefully this whole thing is nothing. But I’ve felt like BP has always been shown in a positive light in the media, and for him to turn this quickly on them is concerning. I’m not sure what you do about it except hope that it doesn’t linger.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 11:37 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I was joking...I understand why you wanted this more visible.

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 11:42 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

you should pay me more respect

I recently passed Caleb for the all-time comment lead at RR. That’s right, I’m the Biggest Loser!!!!!

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 12:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

bullshit...

Caleb should not be passed! it’s not fair, someone should artificially inflate his post count.

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 12:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey I'm not proud of how it was accomplished

but it was accomplished. And that’s why I am having a giant plaque made to hang in my basement. Here’s an excerpt from the speech I plan on giving once the plaque arrives:

It took a long time, huh? (Pause for cheers.) First of all, I would like to thank God for giving me the opportunity. I want to thank the Arney family, the Red Reporter organization, the city of Red Reporter, and all you beautiful fans for supporting me. (Pause for cheers). Most of all, I’d like to thank my mom, my friends, and loved ones for their support. I want to give my appreciation to Tom Trebelhorn and the late Billy Martin. Billy Martin was a great manager. He was a great friend to me. I love you, Billy. I wish you were here. (Pauses for cheers.) Caleb was the symbol of great commenting. But today, I’m the greatest of all time. Thank you.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 1:03 PM EDT to parent up   1 recs

dont forget to say "Pause for cheers"

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Apr 28, 2008 1:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

now i know how yankees fans felt when maris broke ruth's record

asshole

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 1:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yankees' fans

Who the hell is “maris” and why aren’t we talking more about Jeetah

Brendon, there's nothing wrong with lying to women. Or the government. Or parents. Or God.

by Man Mountain on Apr 28, 2008 1:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Any truth to the rumors you used posting enhancing drugs?

Did he accomplish all of this by rejuvenating his strength from day to day with those substances? I know that when you reach a certain age, you just don’t bounce back as quickly as you think you can.

Am I happy for Slyde you ask? "Eventually, if I happen to see him somewhere, I’d probably say something to him, To be honest, I’m as happy for him as anybody."

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 28, 2008 1:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey, I'm not the one who recent began a strict regiment of medications

Let he who has not ingested an extra caffeinated beverage to make it through a late game thread cast the first stone.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 2:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I humbly pass the torch my friend

Hope Springs Eternal! Go Reds

by Caleb on Apr 28, 2008 2:08 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm dissapointed that the comment you passed the torch to

had a plethora of typos. I’m already slipping past my prime.

And don’t give up Caleb. This battle ain’t over. We’ll be flip-flopping this summer more than John Kerry in 2004.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 2:13 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

damnit, more typos!

can I get an editor in here?

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 2:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

you need boobs stat

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 2:14 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

me too

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 28, 2008 2:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

is that like monostat

Brendon, there's nothing wrong with lying to women. Or the government. Or parents. Or God.

by Man Mountain on Apr 28, 2008 2:17 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

boobs has mono?

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 2:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

It's twice a monostat

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Apr 28, 2008 2:19 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Poor Babywaby Brandon...doesn't no one give you the right attention...

You poor thing. You go and cry now – all the way to the bank.

"I'm not a gearhead at all" Danica

by Madville on Apr 28, 2008 11:27 AM EDT   0 recs

Love the commenters on Hal's blog

From Richard:

Home runs are nice, but little ball will most always score more runs and makes for a more exciting game.

Not even sure I could comprehend that if I tried.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 11:29 AM EDT   0 recs

Methinks he does not know what small ball is

little ball: Where you get enough consecutive hits/walks to bat around and score six runs in the first inning.

If we could just do this every inning, I surmise that the Reds’ offensive woes would be over for good.

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Apr 28, 2008 11:41 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

and don't forget..

..it would be more EXCITING!

I don't know how to paint a banana gourd to look like a Power Ranger.

by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 28, 2008 12:56 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

"Little ball" "Small Ball" "Smart Ball" "Damn Ball" doesn't score you more runs,

but I can certainly see where fans find it more exciting. There’s a lot of close play, lots of busy outmaking, brisk half-innings, and the score isn’t likely to be lopsided.

Brendon, there's nothing wrong with lying to women. Or the government. Or parents. Or God.

by Man Mountain on Apr 28, 2008 11:52 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

and strategery

They don’t call it “sitting around and waiting for the 3-run home run” for nothing. YAWN!

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 11:55 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Of professional athletes...

Brandon Phillips is the only one that I have sat down and had lengthy conversations with. The guys is nice enough, but he does come across as having a definate me first attitude. Also, the way he dogged his teammates to a total stranger tells me that he has no interest in being a leader.

Phillips wants to pad his stats to increase his pay. If winning happens then that’s nice too. I think it’s unfortunate attitude to have, but one that is prevalent among the modern pro athlete.

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 11:44 AM EDT   0 recs

That attitude

is prevalent among almost all pro athletes ever. Don’t get Ken Burned.

Brendon, there's nothing wrong with lying to women. Or the government. Or parents. Or God.

by Man Mountain on Apr 28, 2008 11:48 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

As Buck O'Neil says on Page 24

“Believe me, we could have used more money.” Just because the money wasn’t as available doesn’t mean they wouldn’t have played for it if it had been.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 11:51 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah i don't think i expressed what i meant with that statement

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 11:54 AM EDT to parent up   0 recs

prevalent doesn't mean that it applies to everybody

but I don’t think Hamilton is as innocent as you’d like him to be.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 1:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

what do you have on Joshie?

you two gotten into any skullduggery together? Or are you just shooting off your godless mouth?

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Apr 28, 2008 1:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

LOL

id have to agree with that…what do you have?

Jake Peavy's Testimony

by shortstopv2 on Apr 28, 2008 1:41 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't have anything against Josh

but you are attributing characteristics to him that you have no knowledge of. Just because a player doesn’t play up his ego in the media doesn’t mean he doesn’t have one. I get the perception that you think Josh is always above the fray, but the fact is Josh has been a lot deeper into the fray than most people get. Assuming that he plays strictly for the love of the game is naive.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 1:47 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

plus..

bp knows character

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 1:49 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

true but arent we

“attributing characteristics…that you have no knowledge of” when we say that all athletes are ego maniacs?

Jake Peavy's Testimony

by shortstopv2 on Apr 28, 2008 1:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

again

nobody is saying all athletes. That’s not what prevalent means.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 1:58 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

prevaling posters are saying all athletes

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Apr 28, 2008 2:00 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i'm really starting to regret having used the word in the first place

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 2:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, asshole

you expect us to know what words mean. Blogs are about hyperbole, whatever that fuck that is

Brendon, there's nothing wrong with lying to women. Or the government. Or parents. Or God.

by Man Mountain on Apr 28, 2008 2:29 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i learned about those in math class

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 2:30 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Hyperbole is the greatest thing in the world!

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 2:40 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

ney the universe

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 2:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

This is what i was replying to
“That attitude is prevalent among almost all pro athletes ever. Don’t get Ken Burned.”

Jake Peavy's Testimony

by shortstopv2 on Apr 28, 2008 2:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

prevalent....almost....

these are key words

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 2:09 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Jake Peavy's Testimony

Here’s something else prevalent among almost all pro athletes.

Brendon, there's nothing wrong with lying to women. Or the government. Or parents. Or God.

by Man Mountain on Apr 28, 2008 2:36 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

shortstop was right

peavy is da man!

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 2:42 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

But sometime somewhere there is/was

a ballplayer who doesn’t drink or hit on drunken college ladies!

Therefore false!

Particular affirmatives and particular negatives are totally contradictories!

Everybody's a jerk. You. Me. This jerk.

by andromache on Apr 28, 2008 2:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

if he doesn't drink or hit on drunken college ladies...

then why’d he become a ballplayer?

In the end, life and business are about human connections. And computers are about trying to murder you in a lake. And to me the choice is easy.

by chandrathan on Apr 28, 2008 2:52 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

try this

http://www.sharingthevictory.com/vsItemDisplay.lsp&objectID=60ECE133-3E2D-430B-B0FCBDE53AEBEA3A&method=display

Jake Peavy's Testimony

by shortstopv2 on Apr 28, 2008 2:51 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

well said

rec’d!

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 3:16 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

good point

i never said that Christian athletes cannot be human, I just was making a point to you that not all athletes are consumed by ego. And you guys will tear me open for this but i do believe that athletes are placed in a spotlight and need to be carefull of what they do and say. Thats why i admire athletes who use the spotlight not for their own glory, but for the glory of God. One of my favorite quotes i’ve ever heard was from hamilton, when he was talking about how his dream was going to the All-Star game, and participating in the home run derby and him being able to share his faith in Christ over the big screen at the game

Jake Peavy's Testimony

by shortstopv2 on Apr 28, 2008 4:34 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

The last thing I care to hear about

From any entertainer is their religious preference. No matter the stage or the person, if they start talking about God I’m flipping the channel.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 28, 2008 4:37 PM EDT to parent up   2 recs

thats fine

but there are alot of other people out there that who would listen, and like hearing about that

Jake Peavy's Testimony

by shortstopv2 on Apr 28, 2008 4:39 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I would normally stay out of this but,

I’m surrounded by evangelicals with my wife and her family. I’m not going to be disrespectful to you nor your faith, but let’s just try this situation out. Say that I achieve some sort of fame or notoriety and my only dream is to have a stage large enough to decry religious fanaticism and the stubborn rejection of scientific fact. Let’s say I get that opportunity and drive my message home over the JumboTron. Do you think I will be toasted for my courage and sense of virtue, or do you think that I will be systematically dismantled and labeled as some horrible curse to family values?

I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy. -Tom Waits and others

by Pops Daniels on Apr 28, 2008 4:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

and please dont call my views as

“a rejection of scientific facts”, thats one thing that can really get me ticket off, when people assume that belief in God is rejecting “scientific facts” when if you really look into “science” is the main reason i believe there is a God. Please dont insult me by saying I reject science.

Jake Peavy's Testimony

by shortstopv2 on Apr 28, 2008 4:55 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't think that is what he was saying

I don’t think Pops is trying to debate your faith with you. His point was more about the use of public forum. I think his example was an attempt to find a differing point of view, which is to attack faith rather than promote it. I don’t think it was an attack at you so much as saying, “What if someone was using their forum to say something to denounce your faith? How would that go over?”

I think we’re getting into a sensitive area here that doesn’t tend to go over well on the internet. I suggest everyone try not to get too personal or take things too personal.

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 5:01 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

true

we should probably end it here

so how about them reds?

Jake Peavy's Testimony

by shortstopv2 on Apr 28, 2008 5:02 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

They've looked really good the last two nights

against the worst team I’ve seen in a long long time. Also, Barry Zito might be spared his shot at losing 25 games after his pitching performance yesterday:

http://origin.mercurynews.com/athletics/ci_9081450

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 28, 2008 5:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I love the (0-6) in the headline

might as well say, (fucking piece-of-shit waste of money)

You're drowning in the past, Mike, and I've got your life jacket right here. It's called the 80s and it's gonna be around forever.

by Slyde on Apr 28, 2008 5:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i disagree

this is the most fun debate we’ve had since michael was banned. Shortstop, how do you feel about gays?

Marty may have a shirt on, but Billy Beane just ripped his off and is squeezing his nipples. - Brendan's ukkah

by boobs on Apr 28, 2008 5:47 PM EDT to parent up   1 recs

I was not talking about you

and I meant no disrespect. I specifically referred to my family not you. It was about using the public forum and what is viewed favorably an unfavorably. I will now piss-off.

I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy. -Tom Waits and others

by Pops Daniels on Apr 28, 2008 5:04 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Are you a wanker though?

I’ve always heard the phrase as “piss off wanker”.

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 28, 2008 5:05 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes indeed

I am a wanker. And that’s also racist!

I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy. -Tom Waits and others

by Pops Daniels on Apr 28, 2008 5:07 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

i just read it wrong

im sure you didnt mean any disrespect. This whole thing started over weather or not baseball players are role models and then just digressed. Hopefully arroyo pitches well tonight

Jake Peavy's Testimony

by shortstopv2 on Apr 28, 2008 5:06 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Honest question

How happy would you be if you went to a ballgame and were subjected to someone espousing the virtues of Scientology over the big screen?

Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.

by jch24 on Apr 28, 2008 4:50 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

whats the difference between that

and talking about a favorite cartoon character? If someone wants to share his beliefs thats fine with me, everyone believes in something

Jake Peavy's Testimony

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