SBT Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 The poor guy was ejected in the first inning for using a corked bat. Say it aint so, Sammy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieuwy25 Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Wow. That just taints everything he's ever done, doesn't it. Because even if he never used a corked bat before, the doubt is there now. Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 4, 2003 Author Share Posted June 4, 2003 Wow. That just taints everything he's ever done, doesn't it. Because even if he never used a corked bat before, the doubt is there now. Unbelievable. Still. The man has hit over 500 home runs. Sammy is a Hall of Famer. Besides, tons of players use corked bats. It's just a shame that Sammy got caught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieuwy25 Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Oh, I agree that he's a HOFer. But to me it's like steroid use. If you needed illegal help, it's not the same. Think Palmeiro uses a corked bat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 4, 2003 Author Share Posted June 4, 2003 Oh, I agree that he's a HOFer. But to me it's like steroid use. If you needed illegal help, it's not the same.Think Palmeiro uses a corked bat? Let's put it this way. If Raffy was using a corked bat, the SBT wouldn't think any less of him. Why should Raffy not use a corked bat if everyone else is using one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizDevil30 Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 How'd he get caught? Cheating is cheating, no matter how many people are cheating. It's a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 4, 2003 Author Share Posted June 4, 2003 Friggin' bat busted as Sammy hit an RBI groundout. They took away his RBI too. Friggin' umps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamode Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 What a shame but why would he? (Rhetorical question). Kinda tarnishs things, like Marty's case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Sammy is definitely on some sort of "supplements" they all need to be banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieuwy25 Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Friggin' bat busted as Sammy hit an RBI groundout.They took away his RBI too. Friggin' umps. SBT, I'm surprised at your take on this. Why is this the umps' fault? Sammy was caught cheating. He knows the rules and he knows the consequences for breaking them. And why is cheating okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 4, 2003 Author Share Posted June 4, 2003 Sammy is an all-around great guy. The man is a hero to millions of baseball-loving kids around the world. About as good-natured a baseball player that you'll ever find. The SBT doesn't condone cheating. Unfortunately, tons of players cheat. Most never get caught. Why single out Sammy Sosa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamode Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Yes but SBT, don't you think as a role model he should know better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 4, 2003 Author Share Posted June 4, 2003 Yes but SBT, don't you think as a role model he should know better? Absolutely. But Sammy is human. He isn't perfect. This is going to be very tough on his young fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 4, 2003 Author Share Posted June 4, 2003 Friggin' bat busted as Sammy hit an RBI groundout.They took away his RBI too. Friggin' umps. SBT, I'm surprised at your take on this. Why is this the umps' fault? Sammy was caught cheating. He knows the rules and he knows the consequences for breaking them. And why is cheating okay? The umps should have allowed the RBI because it came on a groundout. Sammy could have gotten the RBI groundout with a regular bat. So the cork itself didn't play a role in the at bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 When I first head about this, I thought Pinella had some sort of inside tip and busted SS but that wasn't the case. This is just as bad as the steroid thing for baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoastdevfan Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 No Sammy! How could you!? I am shocked. His whole image is tarnished to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Several players have been caught using altered bats in the past, including Albert Belle, Wilton Guerrero, Billy Hatcher and Graig Nettles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 4, 2003 Author Share Posted June 4, 2003 OH BEHAVE, PEOPLE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 http://espn.go.com/mlb/news/2003/0603/1562...artnersite=espn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 4, 2003 Author Share Posted June 4, 2003 Thank Goodness. The ESPN article explains everything. The SBT knew there was a logical explanation for all this. Sammy is NOT a cheater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Your welcome SBT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 aren't some of his record bats in the Hall of Fame they should saw them in half to check if they're illegal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHICO IS GOD Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 Not funny, wouldn't that be disgracing the history of America's Pastime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted June 4, 2003 Share Posted June 4, 2003 It's a disgrace to display tainted bats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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