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MLB Commissioner Bud Selig was interviewed on ESPN's "Mike and Mike" radio show this morning and here are just some of the controversial statements he made:
---He has already designated the Red Sox and Cubs to meet in the World Series. Revenue from the anticipated sky-high TV ratings made the decision a clearcut one. Umps have been instructed to make certain both teams continue to win an unreal number of home games despite their losing records on the road in order for there to be a home field playoff advantage. He said he has been part of Organized Baseball for 50 years and knew how to organize a conspiracy. Former NBA ref Tim Donaghy has been hired as a consultant.
---When asked if he was glad to see teams like the Rays and Brewers becoming competitive, Selig said no. He was angry those teams were "messing things up" and went on to contend that baseball needs serious disparity, not parity, for true fan interest. And, that by winning, the Rays, Rangers, A's, etc. were just ruining the uncompetitive imbalance necessary and drawing interest away from Yankee-Boston games. Despite strides made by teams such as Tampa and Milwaukee, Selig maintained these were strictly quick shots of false hope. He guaranteed the overachievers would be crashing to Earth hard in upcoming weeks while the larger market teams, including both Chicago squads and both NY squads would be making the playoffs. He's also decided on the Dodgers and Angels too, based on the LA market.
---He also expressed relief and optimism about the players who've discovered and used HGH to get bigger while chuckling over how MLB pulled a fast one over Congress and the public by making Bonds, Sosa, McGwire, and Palmiero the fall guys, while current stars escape suspensions on his whim. He stressed that baseball needed game scores like 12-10 with lots of homers instead of pitchers' duels. Nate McLouth was cited as an example of new blood becoming successful thanks to the magic of pharmaceuticals. He also hoped Helton and Francouer would get back on the juice soon.
----He blamed the infamous "tie" in the All-Star game a few years ago on some dumb players and managers who made his decision to terminate play that night look bad.
----He refused to take listener phone calls since he said questions from sports talk radio listeners are just beneath him.
In all, it was a refreshing and honest perspective from the Commish and the hosts never really challenged his views. They were simply glad to have him as a guest.
---He has already designated the Red Sox and Cubs to meet in the World Series. Revenue from the anticipated sky-high TV ratings made the decision a clearcut one. Umps have been instructed to make certain both teams continue to win an unreal number of home games despite their losing records on the road in order for there to be a home field playoff advantage. He said he has been part of Organized Baseball for 50 years and knew how to organize a conspiracy. Former NBA ref Tim Donaghy has been hired as a consultant.
---When asked if he was glad to see teams like the Rays and Brewers becoming competitive, Selig said no. He was angry those teams were "messing things up" and went on to contend that baseball needs serious disparity, not parity, for true fan interest. And, that by winning, the Rays, Rangers, A's, etc. were just ruining the uncompetitive imbalance necessary and drawing interest away from Yankee-Boston games. Despite strides made by teams such as Tampa and Milwaukee, Selig maintained these were strictly quick shots of false hope. He guaranteed the overachievers would be crashing to Earth hard in upcoming weeks while the larger market teams, including both Chicago squads and both NY squads would be making the playoffs. He's also decided on the Dodgers and Angels too, based on the LA market.
---He also expressed relief and optimism about the players who've discovered and used HGH to get bigger while chuckling over how MLB pulled a fast one over Congress and the public by making Bonds, Sosa, McGwire, and Palmiero the fall guys, while current stars escape suspensions on his whim. He stressed that baseball needed game scores like 12-10 with lots of homers instead of pitchers' duels. Nate McLouth was cited as an example of new blood becoming successful thanks to the magic of pharmaceuticals. He also hoped Helton and Francouer would get back on the juice soon.
----He blamed the infamous "tie" in the All-Star game a few years ago on some dumb players and managers who made his decision to terminate play that night look bad.
----He refused to take listener phone calls since he said questions from sports talk radio listeners are just beneath him.
In all, it was a refreshing and honest perspective from the Commish and the hosts never really challenged his views. They were simply glad to have him as a guest.
Best laugh I had all day, man! Thanks! Agreed. Cynicism gone.
