July 7, 200422 yr No, I don't understand. I am no expert when it comes to the MLBPA and all that. But whatever. 445325[/snapback] Right...
July 7, 200422 yr Sorry, but I disagree with you guys... Who the hell would want to start off their ML career by pissing off the Players Union? I understand the frustration, but signing a contract that demands drug tests? That slaps in the face of everything, right or wrong, that the Player's Union has been fighting for. Understand that this kid is stuck between a rock and a hard place and making sure he covers all his bases before inking anything. 445079[/snapback] Bingo! :thumbup Some of the stupidity in this thread is amazing. :banghead
July 7, 200422 yr Sorry, but I disagree with you guys... Who the hell would want to start off their ML career by pissing off the Players Union? I understand the frustration, but signing a contract that demands drug tests? That slaps in the face of everything, right or wrong, that the Player's Union has been fighting for. Understand that this kid is stuck between a rock and a hard place and making sure he covers all his bases before inking anything. 445079[/snapback] Bingo! :thumbup Some of the stupidity in this thread is amazing. :banghead 445351[/snapback] For real... I have been at this all day, and people still don't get it... Tank is being completely unselfish!
July 7, 200422 yr For real... I have been at this all day, and people still don't get it...? Tank is being completely unselfish! 445368[/snapback] is it really necessary for you and the other two to repeat your point SO MANY TIMES and then repeatedly comment on how stupid everyone else in this thread is? in my opinion, youre overstating the "Who the hell would want to start off their ML career by pissing off the Players Union?" argument to an absurd level. you havent a clue what exactly is stipulated in this contract, you arent at all privy to the negotiations between the two parties, and you have no idea what the true roadblock is in this apparent holdout case. you're purely speculating based on one article and one interview with the holdout himself. EDIT: The MLBPA, Baseball, and the future of baseball are all bigger than Tankersley. He knows it and is responding appropriately... He is just covering his ass... Why does everyone want to be so ignorant about this topic? that's called speculation. actually being objective is not tantamount to "ignorance".
July 7, 200422 yr For real... I have been at this all day, and people still don't get it...? Tank is being completely unselfish! 445368[/snapback] is it really necessary for you and the other two to repeat your point SO MANY TIMES and then repeatedly comment on how stupid everyone else in this thread is? in my opinion, youre overstating the "Who the hell would want to start off their ML career by pissing off the Players Union?" argument to an absurd level. you havent a clue what exactly is stipulated in this contract, you arent at all privy to the negotiations between the two parties, and you have no idea what the true roadblock is in this apparent holdout case. you're purely speculating based on one article and one interview with the holdout himself. EDIT: The MLBPA, Baseball, and the future of baseball are all bigger than Tankersley. He knows it and is responding appropriately... He is just covering his ass... Why does everyone want to be so ignorant about this topic? that's called speculation. actually being objective is not tantamount to "ignorance". 445378[/snapback] *applauds*
July 7, 200422 yr For real... I have been at this all day, and people still don't get it... Tank is being completely unselfish! 445368[/snapback] is it really necessary for you and the other two to repeat your point SO MANY TIMES and then repeatedly comment on how stupid everyone else in this thread is? in my opinion, youre overstating the "Who the hell would want to start off their ML career by pissing off the Players Union?" argument to an absurd level. you havent a clue what exactly is stipulated in this contract, you arent at all privy to the negotiations between the two parties, and you have no idea what the true roadblock is in this apparent holdout case. you're purely speculating based on one article and one interview with the holdout himself. EDIT: The MLBPA, Baseball, and the future of baseball are all bigger than Tankersley. He knows it and is responding appropriately... He is just covering his ass... Why does everyone want to be so ignorant about this topic? that's called speculation. actually being objective is not tantamount to "ignorance". 445378[/snapback] Where did I call anyone stupid? And I do have insider info on this one... I agree with you that being objective is not tantamount to ignorance, but when you attack an individual without having a clue as to why he is acting the way he is, that, my friend, is ignorance... What's being overstated here is that Tankersley is a selfish brat. B*llshit... Count the posts. There are far more in stating he is a brat, than there are posts that actually have an ounce of objectivity. Please... Save your rant for when it is warranted. A personal attack on me and whomever agrees with me is tantamount to not having a leg to stand on in this discussion.
July 7, 200422 yr ...unselfish... he wants the money, but is looking out for every other player in baseball... The players will love him for this... 445191[/snapback] The dopers and roid freaks will love him. The others won't give a hoot one way or the other since they aren't into that. 445443[/snapback] The dopers? Nice... :thumbup
July 7, 200422 yr Where did I call anyone stupid? 445448[/snapback] condescension, implied stupidity, agreeing with "all the stupidity in this thread", etc... it gives me a headache to read you question everyone's intelligence following each post that doesnt subscribe to your own presupposed speculation. e.g. Do a search on the MLBPA (ie. the Player's Union) and tell me if you would still sign even though you know you are drug free... 445161[/snapback] Oh forget it, I quit... People, there is more to the business of baseball than what takes place on the field... It's never too late to start learning... 445176[/snapback] OH MY GOD! I hope you are kidding... Because if you aren't, you just don't get what Tankersley is dealing with right now. IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH NOT WANTING TO PEE INTO A CUP! 445191[/snapback] Why does everyone want to be so ignorant about this topic? 445191[/snapback] Some of the stupidity in this thread is amazing. :banghead 445351[/snapback] For real... I have been at this all day, and people still don't get it... Tank is being completely unselfish! 445368[/snapback] is there an echo in here? And I do have insider info on this one... 445448[/snapback] great, since you've got this "insider info" you must be right on the money then. there's no point in us mere mortals discussing in ignorance. tank is just being unselfish by holding out in contract negotiations.
July 7, 200422 yr Where did I call anyone stupid? 445448[/snapback] condescension, implied stupidity, agreeing with "all the stupidity in this thread", etc... it gives me a headache to read you question everyone's intelligence following each post that doesnt subscribe to your own presupposed speculation. e.g. Do a search on the MLBPA (ie. the Player's Union) and tell me if you would still sign even though you know you are drug free... 445161[/snapback] Oh forget it, I quit... People, there is more to the business of baseball than what takes place on the field... It's never too late to start learning... 445176[/snapback] OH MY GOD! I hope you are kidding... Because if you aren't, you just don't get what Tankersley is dealing with right now. IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH NOT WANTING TO PEE INTO A CUP! 445191[/snapback] Why does everyone want to be so ignorant about this topic? 445191[/snapback] Some of the stupidity in this thread is amazing. :banghead 445351[/snapback] For real... I have been at this all day, and people still don't get it... Tank is being completely unselfish! 445368[/snapback] is there an echo in here? And I do have insider info on this one... 445448[/snapback] great, since you've got this "insider info" you must be right on the money then. there's no point in us mere mortals discussing in ignorance. tank is just being unselfish by holding out in contract negotiations. 445475[/snapback] Thank you... I am glad you finally see it my way... we can close this thread now... :whistle
July 8, 200422 yr For real... I have been at this all day, and people still don't get it...? Tank is being completely unselfish! 445368[/snapback] is it really necessary for you and the other two to repeat your point SO MANY TIMES and then repeatedly comment on how stupid everyone else in this thread is? in my opinion, youre overstating the "Who the hell would want to start off their ML career by pissing off the Players Union?" argument to an absurd level. you havent a clue what exactly is stipulated in this contract, you arent at all privy to the negotiations between the two parties, and you have no idea what the true roadblock is in this apparent holdout case. you're purely speculating based on one article and one interview with the holdout himself. EDIT: The MLBPA, Baseball, and the future of baseball are all bigger than Tankersley. He knows it and is responding appropriately... He is just covering his ass... Why does everyone want to be so ignorant about this topic? that's called speculation. actually being objective is not tantamount to "ignorance". 445378[/snapback] When people personally attack a player we drafted because he doesn't want to sign a contract that contains a clause for testing the players are not required to take, yeah, I feel the need to call those people stupid.
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