Why Alex Rodriguez’ suspension just doesn’t matter

There’s a scene in one of Bill Murray’s earlier movies, Meatballs, where Murray, a camp counselor, is coaching his kids the night before their competition against the heavily favored Camp Mohawk. Murray tells his kids that whether they win or lose, “It just doesn’t matter.”

I couldn’t help but think of those four words when news broke that Alex Rodriguez had been banned one full year for violating Major League Baseball’s drug policy.

It just doesn’t matter.

Here's why: http://sportschump.net/2014/01/11/why-alex-rodriguez-suspension-just-doesnt-matter/12860/

 

This was actually really well written, I like it. Thank you for sharing.

 

Thanks, Burch.

My pleasure.

 

Thanks, Bears.

There's not too many people in ARod's corner at this point which almost makes me want to root for the guy.

I know he's a tool and a liar but he's not the only guy to cheat and he's bearing the brunt of the punishment.

I say we put the system on trial, he he.

 

Biggio falling short by two votes is bull crap...he should just be in. The whole process of Hall of Fame voting and limited numbers of players getting in is just silly...

 

I'm not a big Biggio guy, Bears, but I see your point.

I heard they were considering amending the rule so that if you fall just short like Biggio did, they'll make an exception.

Either way, they have to draw the line somewhere, don't they?

 

Can't argue with a single word of that, Bears.

 

Players have been juicing since the 70's and it's never been an issue before. It's not like this "generation" has sinned more than others.

 

So then we let 'em all in, Nuts?

 

Yes I absolutely think you let them all in as long as they don't have a failed test or a Biogenesis type allegation. Hell yeah. Go nuts.

 

If I had a vote, I'd put in both Clemens and Bonds, but that's just me.

 

we all know he isn't the only guy but HE is the reason the brunt of the attention is on him.

but somehow he's like an underdog to you or something ?

 

dispite both being horrible human beings i would vote both of them in as well.

 

Smeags...

I wrote this back in November before crap really hit the fan.

Let me know if you think it makes any sense.

http://sportschump.net/2013/11/22/t...g-saga-of-alex-rodriguez-and-bud-selig/12550/

I don't have a problem with A-Rod getting what's coming to him. I just think the sport should ultimately take some responsibility as well.

 

oh i agree 100% ... baseball/selig KNEW and allowed it because of the ratings/revenue that came with the use of PED's. selig is a POS and to me it's further proven by how braun is basically an afterthought to MLB eventhough what he did is much worse in compasrion to afraud.

 

If, or perhaps when, Braun gets popped again, I'll be interested in seeing how Major League Baseball handles that.

 

that's the thing, he was caught, he lied about it. went on a public campaign to slander any and all who were involved in the testing, to the point that it led to a guy getting wrongfully terminated from his job, got caught again and then suddenly became remorseful but of course only after he had no alternative.

and yet IMO because he's a brewer (hi selig family), his situation is buried by MLB.

 

people are gonna remember his whining,pissing and moaning about being innocent than they are his play on the field. he should say he's sorry,take his punishment,and move on with his life after baseball.