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Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Newsday: Rangers don’t regret parting with Ponson

Never Mind the Reunion Here’s Sidney Ponson.

The Rangers had little to say yesterday about the portly 31-year-old, who reportedly earned his release by challenging a hotel bartender to a fight, objecting to manager Ron Washington’s removing Ponson from a game, then challenging Washington to a fight after being told he would start a day later than scheduled.

“I’ve seen some things from Sidney that I wouldn’t necessarily do myself, but that doesn’t make Sidney a bad guy,” said Milton Bradley, who has had some behavior problems of his own. “I didn’t know what happened. One day, Sidney was on the team, the next day he was gone.”

Bradley was quoted last month as saying of Ponson: “Man, that dude has some issues.” Bradley took issue with that yesterday, saying he’d said only that Ponson had issues while he was a Ranger and that the two said hello before Monday night’s game at the Stadium.

“I don’t know how [that quote] came out like that,” Bradley said. “I just talked to him. Obviously, he must not have heard it.”

Repoz Posted: July 02, 2008 at 08:58 AM | 20 comment(s)
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   1. zonk Posted: July 02, 2008 at 09:50 AM (#2840154)
Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead
   2. Shooty: Now rated AAA by Moody's and S&P! Posted: July 02, 2008 at 09:58 AM (#2840161)
Bradley was quoted last month as saying of Ponson: “Man, that dude has some issues.” Bradley took issue with that yesterday, saying he’d said only that Ponson had issues while he was a Ranger and that the two said hello before Monday night’s game at the Stadium.

I have nothing to add to this as the jokes write themselves.
   3. Cris E Posted: July 02, 2008 at 10:33 AM (#2840214)
“I don’t know how [that quote] came out like that,” Bradley said. “I just talked to him. Obviously, he must not have heard it.”


He went on, "If he'd heard it he probably would have tried kicking my *ss."
   4. Still Waiting on Pork Chops (John R.) Posted: July 02, 2008 at 10:50 AM (#2840236)
I really don't know what happened to cause Ponson to be released, but I'm happy to see that he landed on his feet. I'm also happy to see that the Rangers are figuring out ways to win without him starting every fifth day.

Two wins in a row against the Evil Empire at the Den of Iniquity. Will miracles never cease?
   5. Padraic Posted: July 02, 2008 at 11:04 AM (#2840254)
“I’ve seen some things from Sidney that I wouldn’t necessarily do myself, but that doesn’t make Sidney a bad guy,” said Milton Bradley

Yes, it does! In fact, I think the definition of "bad guy" is "one who would do even what Milton Bradley finds objectionable."
   6. Hubie Brooks Posted: July 02, 2008 at 11:08 AM (#2840261)
If Milton thinks you are a bad dude, you are pretty low.
   7. Rich Posted: July 02, 2008 at 11:11 AM (#2840264)
I don't think that any of the teams that Ponson has been on regret parting with him.
   8. Still Waiting on Pork Chops (John R.) Posted: July 02, 2008 at 11:13 AM (#2840265)
Yes, it does! In fact, I think the definition of "bad guy" is "one who would do even what Milton Bradley finds objectionable."

Sheesh! What did Milton ever do to you?
   9. Lou Potent Potables (Dan Lee) Posted: July 02, 2008 at 11:25 AM (#2840278)
De Telegraaf: Queen Beatrix regrets knighting Ponson
   10. sweetswing Posted: July 02, 2008 at 11:29 AM (#2840283)
“I’ve seen some things from Sidney that I wouldn’t necessarily do myself, but that doesn’t make Sidney a bad guy,” said Milton Bradley

The greatest quotation ever!
   11. Tropical Storm Davis, aka Quilvio "Ebola" Veras Posted: July 02, 2008 at 11:32 AM (#2840288)
The Rangers had little to say yesterday about the portly 31-year-old


Portly, yes, but smart as a whip!
   12. Toolsy McClutch Posted: July 02, 2008 at 12:29 PM (#2840334)
I really don't know what happened to cause Ponson to be released, but I'm happy to see that he landed on his feet. I'm also happy to see that the Rangers are figuring out ways to win without him starting every fifth day.


Puzzling comment.

Really, it looks like the Rangers warned him it was 1 stike and out, and then gave him 3 kicks at that 1 strike. Much like on the mound, Sir Ponz had trouble hitting the mark.
   13. mel otts home field advantage (DrS&;s) Posted: July 02, 2008 at 12:52 PM (#2840353)
Now that he's gone, there's finally some food for other players at the post-game spread.
   14. Still Waiting on Pork Chops (John R.) Posted: July 02, 2008 at 12:58 PM (#2840360)
Not sure why you find that comment puzzling, Toolsy. Something happened off the field that caused him to be DFA'ed. Whether it was just drinking at the hotel bar or something else is something I do not know, and something no one without inside information knows for sure.

I was not on board with bringing Ponson to town in the first place. That being said, he was able to give the team innings and pitched reasonably well while with the Rangers. Even if he hadn't, I have no personal quibbles with him, so I am happy to see that he found a new job (I'm a sucker, I know...wanting the best for people I have no need for).

I can't imagine you find my enjoyment of Rangers' success puzzling, unless you find the entire concept of Ranger fandom inexplicable. (I can't find even Yankee fandom inexplicable; soulless, sickening and otherwise unwise, perhaps, but reasonable explanations certainly exist.)
   15. The Good Face Posted: July 02, 2008 at 01:03 PM (#2840367)
I can't imagine you find my enjoyment of Rangers' success puzzling, unless you find the entire concept of Ranger fandom inexplicable. (I can't find even Yankee fandom inexplicable; soulless, sickening and otherwise unwise, perhaps, but reasonable explanations certainly exist.)


As a fan of both teams, I can't even imagine what this says about me...
   16. Shooty: Now rated AAA by Moody's and S&P! Posted: July 02, 2008 at 01:09 PM (#2840374)
As a fan of both teams, I can't even imagine what this says about me...

You worship Satan while riding a horse?
   17. too fat and ugly to play third Posted: July 02, 2008 at 02:15 PM (#2840435)
According to a cashier at my local supermarket, Milton Bradley used to shop there when he was a Dodger, and he was an #######. That probably just meant he was always forgetting his Albertson's card and the cashier had to key in his phone number.
   18. Dock Ellis on Acid Posted: July 02, 2008 at 02:29 PM (#2840443)
According to a cashier at my local supermarket, Milton Bradley used to shop there when he was a Dodger, and he was an #######.

That's the thing when people meet celebrities. They're always either an ####### or "really down-to-earth."
   19. Still Waiting on Pork Chops (John R.) Posted: July 02, 2008 at 06:12 PM (#2840665)
As a fan of both teams, I can't even imagine what this says about me...

There's hope for you? *shrug*

I loathe the Yankees and everything they stand for. Losing three playoff series to them over a 4-year span just intensifies the feeling. However, there is a special circle of Dante's for those Yankee fans who feel entitled to a World Series every other year. Most fans around BTF aren't that bad, fortunately.
   20. aljunquin Posted: July 02, 2008 at 11:01 PM (#2841360)
has "Last Chance" Pontoon gave his Last Chance speech yet..

"better make good here cuz it's my last cha-"

interrupted by the team gofer announcin one last free beer in the clubhouse
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