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Thursday, November 27, 2008

WEEI: Schilling: Five Years Later ... A Pitcher’s Most Memorable Thanksgiving

Boksballen! It looks like 38 Pitches is no more…

Late in the year, Mr. Colangelo (the Diamondbacks owner who I think the world of), Todd Stottlemyre and I were sitting in the clubhouse manager’s office while we were getting beat. Mr. Colangelo was pissed. He was talking about payroll and how he had no issues with paying the money as long as players performed. He looked at both Stott and me and said:

“Look at you two, $17 million dollars pissed away for two guys that haven’t done anything this year.”

Stott and I were pretty quiet. He left, we looked at each other and smiled that nervous “I am not sure how to react” smile. We both laughed and at the same time said pretty much the same thing.

No matter what you thought about the man the reason you loved him was his honesty. You never had to guess where you stood with him, because he had no trouble telling you.

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   1. ekogan Posted: November 27, 2008 at 05:38 PM (#3016860)
very interesting read
   2. Lassus: Posted: November 27, 2008 at 05:46 PM (#3016864)
"You're the dimwit who hired us."

I for one have never, ever, gotten the 'It's ok that he's a jerk, because at least he's honest' argument.
   3. Pasta-diving Jeter (jmac66) Posted: November 27, 2008 at 06:30 PM (#3016878)
I for one have never, ever, gotten the 'It's ok that he's a jerk, because at least he's honest' argument.

or its close cousin "well...that's just the way I am"

yeah that's the point asshat--that's just the way you are
   4. RJ in TO Posted: November 27, 2008 at 06:35 PM (#3016880)
I for one have never, ever, gotten the 'It's ok that he's a jerk, because at least he's honest' argument.


Well, it is better than someone being a dishonest jerk.
   5. Lassus: Posted: November 27, 2008 at 07:44 PM (#3016896)
Well, it is better than someone being a dishonest jerk.

Eh, by way of death vs. fire or poison, I suppose, the end result is the same.
   6. eric Posted: November 27, 2008 at 08:15 PM (#3016907)

I for one have never, ever, gotten the 'It's ok that he's a jerk, because at least he's honest' argument.


I think the implication is that he doesn't think things anyone else doesn't think, he just shares them. Which can be helpful a lot of times, and hurtful some other times. Some people appreciate it.
   7. The Kids Are Enright (1k5v3L) Posted: November 27, 2008 at 08:20 PM (#3016912)
I want to know what Jorge Fabregas has to say about Mr. Colangelo's combo of generosity and stupidity
   8. The Kids Are Enright (1k5v3L) Posted: November 27, 2008 at 08:21 PM (#3016913)
For the record, Colangelo was pissing away his investors' money. What did he care, it wasn't skin off his back.
   9. RJ in TO Posted: November 27, 2008 at 08:41 PM (#3016917)
I want to know what Jorge Fabregas has to say about Mr. Colangelo's combo of generosity and stupidity


That is still my favorite incomprehensible deal of all time.
   10. Hugh Jorgan Posted: November 27, 2008 at 09:45 PM (#3016932)
Well, it is better than someone being a dishonest jerk

This is spot on. I think many of us give the players a free ride on some stuff and I reckon its nice to hear that an owner or gm actually sits down with a guy once in awhile and says, "well you know, you kind of stunk this year and we are paying you a premium." Maybe his tact is lacking, but the concept is good IMHO.

I know at my work that if people don't perform, they get politely pulled aside and reminded of their duties. Then again I'm the owner like Colangelo, so maybe my perspective is skewed.
   11. Roger Cedeno's Spleen Posted: November 27, 2008 at 10:43 PM (#3016942)
"I'm not a prick, I'm just big boned..."
   12. Darren Posted: November 28, 2008 at 02:58 AM (#3016978)
"He doesn't suffer fools gladly!"
   13. ValueArb Posted: November 28, 2008 at 07:34 AM (#3017041)
That Schilling jerk made them keep the freakin roof closed at the BOB for his starts. Jerk.
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