Last night, we hosted a few friends (one of them being a diehard Orioles fan and self-proclaimed Yankee hater) and the topic of Manny Ramirez came up. Seeing where it was a game against the Orioles that Manny caught a ball in left, high-fived a fan and chucked the ball into Cora, who had the heads-up throw to first to get the double play, Seth was a little miffed. He doesn't really respect the whole "Manny Being Manny" mentality, doesn't really understand the goofiness of the dude, or the drive, or the determination. We wasted an hour or so discussing it with no one really giving up their stance. One of the things we talked about was Cal Ripken and how he embodies old school baseball.
Before I continue, for all of Red Sox Nation, sign onto http://www.sethmarko.blogspot.com/ and give him shit about his post. Please, leave him as many nasty comments as you wish. The more, the better.
Moving forward, I came across an article where Manny's teammates were talking about what kind of player he is. I'd like to quote Curt Schilling (for the full article, go to: http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8142840?MSNHPHMA).
Everyone always think the most talented players — the Cal Ripkens of the world — are just gifted. It's the exact opposite. They are gifted. But they work harder — in a lot of cases, twice as hard — as everybody else. That was the personality who came to mind for me with Manny — Cal. Cal took a hundred groundballs every day — every day. Manny hits and he's in the video room as much as I am, watching video.
There you go, Seth. In your face.
4 comments:
I know I shouldn't get into this again, but you just had to go and post this stupid thing, didn't you? I was pissed because the "Manny Being Manny" comedy hour seems to take precedence over the fact that the SOX LOST THE GAME. I know its May and I know that the O's will most likely fade by July, but there's a degree of unsportsmanlike conduct at work here with Manny that I just feel is accepted and applauded by the media (and Sox fans). He walks a fine line there, and 99% of the time, I'm with you and I think he's great, you know that. But the way his shenanigans are glorified on Sportscenter just sucks. The O's won the game on a grand slam - this deserves just a teensy, tiny bit of respect, don't you think? What if it were the Yankees doing this to the Sox? How does it feel when it's A-rod instead? And another thing, it's this kind of attitude from Sox fans like you, Rummy, that brings to mind another group of douchebag fans that live in the Bronx. Always bringing up crap like, "you'll understand when you win one, you'll see". Please.
Now, now, Seth, don't blow a gasket. According to Scott, who saw the SC coverage of the game, Payton got his due. I think perhaps that the only reason you're not on the Manny Train this time around is because it was against your team.
I'll use your mode of thinking! What if Manny had pulled that play against the Yanks? Would you really be so upset.
Methinks not.
Momma said..
Here, here, young ones Don't get your panties all bunched up over a ball game. Everyone knows that Manny rocks......And that the Boston Red Sox are the best ever!The only reason they lost to the pidgeons is because we felt bad for them and let them finally win, that was so nice of the SOX...But Seth don't get mad at Momma just because I am a 100% Red Sox fan..but you have to admit, THE SOX ROCK!!!!!
One last thing on this subject for you Robin: here's how to make a great play without the high five. Please note that Damon is the tagged up runner at first. Don't say I never did anything for you. :)
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