TwitterTwo Statements
9 Mar 2013
See if you can spot a difference in two statements made by Yankee players today.
“I carry the legacy of Mr. Jackie for all these years. I try to do my best to wear No. 42 and do it with class and honor. That’s what I’ve been trying my best, to carry the legacy of No. 42.
I will continue doing that until the end. Because of what Mr. Jackie Robinson did for us as minorities was tremendous, giving us an opportunity to come here, opening doors for us. Being the last player to wear No. 42 is a privilege. “
Mariano Rivera at his press conference today.
“Mariano Rivera is arguably the greatest closer of all time. But beyond that he is a class act and a great human being. It is an honor to be his teammate and his friend.”
Alex Rodriguez in a statement today.
Some get it, others do not.
Mar 09, 2013 @ 23:48:44
Third statement:
“Mo is as good as anybody that’s ever done it, the last thing I want to do is take anything away from this guy, he is great. But I would throw out the challenge that, do what we did and we’ll compare apples to apples. We didn’t get to pitch just one inning, but I believe today is the way they should be used.”
The above bit of puffery is from someone who is not only a perfect example of bad facial hair but also a great example of a complete lack of class: Goose Gossage
Mar 10, 2013 @ 10:43:38
I have been somewhat surprised that Goose hasn’t let this go since he got into the Hall of Fame. I understood his anger when he wasn’t getting in, but this is silly.
Mar 10, 2013 @ 11:47:03
Hey Mitchell, Bob Klapisch looked at a topic you and I have discussed before http://www.northjersey.com/sports/Klapisch_Jeter_Rivera_are_Yankee_greats_but_which_one_is_king_of_the_heap.html?page=all
Mar 10, 2013 @ 07:55:17
Lack of class, agreed. He makes a solid point that shouldn’t need to be said, especially in the context of mo’s retirement announcement. Say it years from now. Debate it in the bar down the road.
Mar 12, 2013 @ 21:41:01
I think Joe Posnanski had a good take on Gossage’s seemingly never-ending campaign to constantly remind the world that “Mo is great but . . .”. You can read it at http://joeposnanski.blogspot.com/2013/03/what-good-for-goose.html
I really like the look of the new website, Andy and Peter. What an improvement.
Mar 12, 2013 @ 22:14:40
Greg- Thanks and great to hear from you.
That was a great article, thanks for sharing it.
Relief pitching has changed so much over the last 30 years it is really hard to compare them, but Posnanski did a great job. I remember in ’86 when Righetti was getting all those saves how people complained that he wasn’t use until the 7th inning or later. Imagine that today!
I do wonder when the pendulum will swing back the other way. Teams keep paying higher and higher salaries to guys who throw fewer and fewer innings. Sooner or later economics would dictate a change, right?