I hope that MLB is just trying to do something symbolic over Turner’s joining the Dodgers celebrations of their WS championship. Yes, he posed a severe risk of passing the virus on to others. But how many times in a player’s career – any player, any sport – is that athlete going to experience that moment of winning a world title and knowing that, for that year, you were part of the best team on the planet? It is as pure a moment of joy as any pro athlete will have. Denying that impulse is like denying our humanity.
57 days until pitchers and catchers report. 13 days until the NHL starts play again. Divisional realignment, divisional only play, 4 rounds of best of 7 playoffs culminating in the Cup Final. No bubble, but reduced seating. The Kraken are released in 2021 – 2022.
Never forget, Manfred was on the same field maskless (and WAY closer than 6 feet away) when he handed Seager his World Series MVP trophy…not saying what Turner did was ok, just pointing out the hypocrisy (and maybe giving a reason why MLB didn’t come down hard on Turner)
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 3 years ago
I hope that MLB is just trying to do something symbolic over Turner’s joining the Dodgers celebrations of their WS championship. Yes, he posed a severe risk of passing the virus on to others. But how many times in a player’s career – any player, any sport – is that athlete going to experience that moment of winning a world title and knowing that, for that year, you were part of the best team on the planet? It is as pure a moment of joy as any pro athlete will have. Denying that impulse is like denying our humanity.
Teto85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
57 days until pitchers and catchers report. 13 days until the NHL starts play again. Divisional realignment, divisional only play, 4 rounds of best of 7 playoffs culminating in the Cup Final. No bubble, but reduced seating. The Kraken are released in 2021 – 2022.
jagedlo over 3 years ago
I like Tank’s “mail uniform”….
Ellis97 over 3 years ago
Tank makes a great host.
Denver Reader Premium Member over 3 years ago
Is that like being nominated for sports jerk of the year?
DanSlicker over 3 years ago
Funny, I seem to have missed all of the news stories detailing how many other players were infected because of Turner.
Life’s a Beach over 3 years ago
Never forget, Manfred was on the same field maskless (and WAY closer than 6 feet away) when he handed Seager his World Series MVP trophy…not saying what Turner did was ok, just pointing out the hypocrisy (and maybe giving a reason why MLB didn’t come down hard on Turner)
tygrkhat40 over 3 years ago
Justin Turner did admit that what he did was wrong, but can you really blame him?
MS72 over 3 years ago
TB12 and AB FOR THE WIN!!!