Mr. Larkin, You can kiss my ass

by spudsmckenzie17 on Sep 23, 2008 8:45 AM EDT

Article from the Washington Post.

Larkin Hopes to Stay

Nationals front-office assistant Barry Larkin, who has been with the organization since 2005, is in town this weekend to discuss his future with the club. With his contract due to expire at year's end, Larkin is hoping for some answers about what's next.

Said Larkin, a shortstop for 19 years with Cincinnati: "My e-mail to [General Manager] Jim [Bowden] when I was coming here: I want to talk to you about the future and see what's on your mind, what's on the Lerners' minds. Kind of, 'What is the plan and what are we going to do forward? Or, am I part of We?' "

Since joining Washington, Larkin has relished a loosely defined role heavy on freedom and variety. He's scouted, mentored players (including Ryan Zimmerman), and traveled to Italy and China. This much Larkin knows: He'd like to remain with Washington. He feels no need to return to the Cincinnati organization, and has not been contacted by the Reds. And, he never wants to be a general manager. ("That is ridiculous: 24 hours a day, seven days a week," Larkin said. "And I don't want any of that.")

"I've done all of the things that Jim promised me I would get an opportunity to do," Larkin said. "And it's been absolutely great. It's been absolutely educational. I've been exposed to a lot of things."

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I hope you do stay Barry, you are full of whines and bitching and couldn't even stop your whining to appreciate a moment where Cincinnati was in your gratitude.

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"has not been contacted by the Reds"

Why isn’t that in bold?

It is probably just as telling as “He feels no need to return to the Cincinnati organization.” If we wanted him back I would bet my bank account he would come back. Its a Washington Paper with a Pro-Nationals twist. It also says he feels no “need” but nothing about a possible “want.”

by kennythered on Sep 23, 2008 9:07 AM EDT 0 recs

yeah

I’d guess it’s a political thing. When one is trying to secure a job with Company A, it’s probably not the best negotiating ploy to say, “I want to work for Company B” when Company B is not trying to hire you.

I think you are overreacting on this one, spuds. The real question is whether the Reds should even want Larkin in the organization. I’m not so sure on that one.

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 23, 2008 9:22 AM EDT up 0 recs

Agreed

Sounds like Larkin wants to be employed as a “roving Barry Larkin.” He wants a job, but he wants to do whatever he feels like. I would hope the Reds run an organization that has specific jobs with specific duties. Like Dusty Baker’s job description: “Do not prepare, make odd choices, and play Corey Patterson at all costs.”

Overserved and underwhelmed.

by Pops Daniels on Sep 23, 2008 10:12 AM EDT up 0 recs

Adam Smith wrote about that I think.

He called it specialization.

Since then the global economy has become a lot more productive and a lot less humane.

I don’t blame Barry one bit for his desire to remain human.

Tanzen!

by Verka Serduchka on Sep 23, 2008 12:45 PM EDT up 0 recs

Mario Soto does it

and what has he ever given us? Oh, just Cueto and Volquez.

I’d love for Larkin to be able to be Barry Larkin in a Reds uniform. I’m surprised Castellini doesn’t agree. Or Jocketty.

...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield

by Cy Schourek on Sep 23, 2008 12:56 PM EDT up 0 recs

I miss Barry being Barry

by ken on Sep 23, 2008 1:16 PM EDT up 0 recs

i dunno if this makes me like larkin any less, but like i always say

fuck barry larkin

What's the ratio of Stanley Nickels to Schrute Bucks?

by chandrathan on Sep 23, 2008 12:52 PM EDT 0 recs

I won't hold that against you

Because I know you didn’t graduate from a community college. And even if you had, your degree wouldn’t really be fancy.

by Brendanukkah on Sep 23, 2008 1:19 PM EDT up 0 recs

am i alone in thinking

that Sheldon could be one of the best characters on television right now?

"for integrity of races and the game" - Dusty Baker

by Charlie Scrabbles on Sep 23, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up 0 recs

You are not alone.

Absoluely one of the best. He’s no Barry Larkin, but still one of the best.

We Are ... Marshall!

by Thundering Turtle on Sep 23, 2008 1:56 PM EDT up 0 recs

He's good...

but he’s a poor man’s Dwight Schrute.

"My wife ain't never ran and got me no pheasant." - Fistbands

by BK on Sep 23, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up 0 recs

sheldon is far and away the best part of that show..

What's the ratio of Stanley Nickels to Schrute Bucks?

by chandrathan on Sep 23, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up 0 recs

NO

FUCK.YOU.

by Reynard on Sep 24, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up 0 recs

And

Fuck anyone who says anything bad about Barry Larkin. I hope you are taken to New York, where Adam Dunn can ram his 3 foot long schmoker in your rear (if he can find it) intil you start internally bleeding to death, then Bill Crystal will t-bag simutaneously as you suffocate from Billy Crystal`s balls and bleed dry from Dunn`s Donkey Dong

by Reynard on Sep 24, 2008 5:44 PM EDT up 0 recs

You okay, puddin'?

Need a hug?

"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."

by jch24 on Sep 24, 2008 5:49 PM EDT up 0 recs

I'm fine

I just miss that good ‘ol country lovin’ from Donkey’s Dong. Since the trade, I’ve been bone dry. I must admit, that’s what that long, contentious thread I made was about. I’m just pissed that he left me. But now, he can go act like he’s not gay in Arizona or New York or wherever. I’m sorry Red Reporters. I’m just a spurned faggot.

by Reynard's Ass on Sep 24, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up 0 recs

I think a haloperidol might be more appropriate.

Hey Dusty...Are you sure you're OK? You might need an MRI.

by Paul Householder on Sep 26, 2008 12:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

That's not very proper

"You never want to give up a 7-0 lead, in your rival's ballpark, that would put them in first place. Never want to do that." - Ron Darling

by Slyde on Sep 24, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up 0 recs

Barry's got the cake gig and loving it.

What so wrong about that?

Ibn Khaldoun and Hulrich Zwingli - now that's real reform, Mr. McCain.

by Madville on Sep 23, 2008 4:15 PM EDT 0 recs

Holy indie activism!

Since we’re talking about Washington and Cincinnati, I thought I’d mention that on 10/16 the Breeders and the National will rock Fountain Square for an Obama rally. According to the poster, the guy from the generic SBN avatar will show up wearing a suit.

Old thread comments about the National and their spurning of the Reds here. Brendan even managed to mention both bands in one comment once upon a time.

by ken on Sep 23, 2008 5:05 PM EDT 0 recs

is that seriously supposed to be Obama

can someone learn how to use Adobe Illustrator, stat!

...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield

by Cy Schourek on Sep 23, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

So what exactly did Larkin say that pissed everyone off ??

I say good for Barry.. I hope the Nats keep him.

Something tells me though that Bowden’s days are numbered, and I bet the new GM
won’t be interested in keeping all the ex reds that bowden keeps collecting..

AKA redsfan68 Nobody listens to Andrew

by nlt-andrew68 on Sep 23, 2008 8:20 PM EDT 0 recs