Mark Lemke Determined to Play Again... Braves Say Okay

by gondeee on Dec 18, 2007 4:31 PM EST

On the heels of the Javy Lopez signing yesterday, the Braves have gone back to the 90's vintage former-Brave-well one more time, signing infielder Mark Lemke to a non-guaranteed minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

When reached by telephone at his suburban Atlanta home Lemke seemed excited about the opportunity to play for the Braves once again. "I don't think I ever stopped being a baseball player," Lemke said. "Even after putting on 40 pounds these last few years, I still felt like I could go out there and be a competitor."

When asked about his ability to still be successful after so many years away from the game Lemke responded, "Bobby can squeeze blood out of a turnip, so I know he'll be able to put me in the right situations to succeed."

Lemke was quick to respond to the question about a rumor he used steroids and HGH to get to within 20 pounds of his previous playing weight, by blatantly admitting that he was currently using HGH. "Sure, why not," Lemke said. "They're still not testing for it, so why not get away with it as long as you can. I'm mean, I'm on the wrong side of 40, so if I really want to have a chance at making this work I need all the help I can get."

Frank Wren said the team hopes Lemke will compete for the spot left vacant by the departure of Pete Orr. "We knew it would be hard to find someone to replace what Orr brought to the table," Wren said of the Lemke signing, "but we think the Lemmer can be that kind of guy."

The only Braves player or coach who could be reached for comment was Eddie Perez who said through an interpreter, "fuck man, if that fat gringo can play then I'm going to take a crack at that backup catcher job."

When asked if he would miss doing the pregame radio show and the occasional play by play announcing, Lemke quipped, "I think everyone has figured out by now that I'm no good at radio."

Click here for Lemke's baseball stats.

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nice

i esp like the link to his stats...

by Doghnut on Dec 18, 2007 4:56 PM EST reply actions

awesome

"fuck man, if that fat gringo can play then I'm going to take a crack at that backup catcher job."

by Dale Murphy on Dec 18, 2007 4:59 PM EST reply actions

Good Lord...

...what is this? With Bobby's impending retirement are they trying to bring back as many players as possible? I highly doubt he makes it out of spring training..

This is all a train wreck waiting to happen. I mean I'm all for nostalgia and all..but The Lemmer? Good lord...now we just need to bring Otis Nixon and Rafael Ramierez out of retirement.

by RainDelay on Dec 18, 2007 5:16 PM EST reply actions

In all honesty...

If Eddie Perez is serious about making a comeback, he needs to give a call to Omar Minaya. It seems as though they're making a killing on the backup catcher circuit this offseason.

by Dale Murphy on Dec 18, 2007 5:23 PM EST reply actions

haha

You had me going for a minute. Good job.

by bigjoe on Dec 18, 2007 6:17 PM EST reply actions

Language?

A little on the offensive side and completely unnecessary for a baseball blog.

by beeniez on Dec 18, 2007 6:39 PM EST reply actions

how long have you been here?

were you here for the velcro vernacular stories regarding McFrenchy?

by RehabReject on Dec 18, 2007 10:23 PM EST up reply actions

haaa

McFrenchy: worse than expletives!!

by Velcro Vernacular on Dec 19, 2007 8:00 PM EST up reply actions

then....

dont read....if it offends you. it was a joke. geez!

by ryan c on Dec 18, 2007 6:48 PM EST reply actions

Sorry

We don't all have your sixth sense that allows us to know if something is offensive BEFORE we read it.

by tgthree on Dec 18, 2007 9:51 PM EST up reply actions

So...

According to you, you can say whatever you want and not be held accountable for it as long as it's a joke? Well, Kramer, for some reason I don't think that's going to work.

by beeniez on Dec 19, 2007 3:10 AM EST up reply actions

Yes, you can say whatever you want...

Again, taking things out of context. The man said the word fuck, it is not the first time you have heard it or seen it in writing, and it will probably not he the last. Therefore, that is acceptable, and you cannot compare it to something controversial, because the word fuck is acceptable on a man's site that he conducts. End of Story.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 19, 2007 3:13 AM EST up reply actions

Agreed....

This is a site for mature fans of the Braves, it adds to the humor of the post, this site is not intended to meet the standards of fans such as you, who think that every article has to be politically correct, if the man goes through the time and effort to keep this blog up for our enjoyment, he has the right to write what he pleases, if you have a problem with that, then i suggest you attempt to start your own blog that meets the criteria you see fit

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 18, 2007 7:55 PM EST reply actions

Come on...

Where does it say this is a site for "mature" Braves fans? And what do you even mean by "mature"? Is it wrong for a 12-year-old to enjoy Mr. Gandy's writing just like you do? I don't think so, and I also don't think that 12-year-old needs to be reading that kind of language. Mr. Gandy can indeed write whatever he wants, but it seems to me that if he wants to gain the widest possible audience, he won't say things like that.

My only problem is that I think the same humorous effect could have been achieved WITHOUT dropping an f-bomb. Was it really necessary to do that?

by tgthree on Dec 18, 2007 10:00 PM EST up reply actions

LOL

What I mean by mature fans is ones who can read his posts and know when he is being humorous, and actually enjoy it. It is obvious it is for mature braves fans, other wise he would not write the words in there. He is having a good time with the readers of his site, and it is a shame that some cannot just have a sense of humor, like yourself.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 18, 2007 10:33 PM EST reply actions

I'm sorry to hear you say that...

What's a shame is that you assume all this blog's readers are just like you. I know some middle schoolers that know as much as you do about the Braves, but somehow I doubt their parents want them reading stuff like that. Why can't they enjoy this Braves blog the same way you do? I wasn't aware Mr. Gandy was writing just for you.

Once again, if it were a direct (actual) quote or something, I wouldn't have a problem with it. But it wasn't necessary for that comment...you would've still thought it was funny even if it did have the f-word in there.

This is a blog for ANYBODY THAT WANTS TO READ IT, and I don't believe Mr. Gandy would say otherwise.

by tgthree on Dec 18, 2007 11:38 PM EST up reply actions

Correction

That should be "didn't have the f-word in there".

by tgthree on Dec 18, 2007 11:39 PM EST up reply actions

Umm wow...

First off, no you do not know middle schoolers who know more about the braves than I do, so that cliche does not apply here.

Secondly, I do assume that the vast majority of the readers of this site are like me in the sense that they enjoyed this post because of the humor it presented, and did not really care whether he used the text he did or not.

Third, my question to you is this, when I say it is for mature readers, I never did specify whom was mature and whom was not. If middle schoolers do read this, then they probably laughed at it like we did. However, the subject of the post is Mark Lemke, some one whose prime was going on when the middle schoolers of today were being born, so in that sense, I think that is why Mr. Gandy can include that sort of language as he sees fint.

Fourth, Mr. Gandy may or may not say that he thinks is blog if for everyone to read, however, if they want to read it, they should just read the news and respond, and if its humerous they should laugh, not critisize him for what he has wrote or put things out of context as you continue to do. Please just enjoy the humor, laugh a little, and quit trying make everything acceptable for you, as you and your opinion seem to be in the minority, so I believe that Mr. Gandy will continue to administer the site the way he sees fit.

Finally, FUCK. It is America, the man can write what he wants, just as much as you can get over it as quickly as you want. Oh and btw... FUCK.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 19, 2007 1:23 AM EST reply actions

I'm not following you

First, read my post. I didn't say I know anyone who knows more about the Braves than you do. I didn't mean to suggest you weren't God. I said I know middle schoolers who know AS MUCH AS YOU DO. Don't go all self-righteous and think you're the only guy that can name every player on the Rome Braves.

Second, are you saying you wouldn't have thought it was funny if he hadn't used the f-word?

Third, I don't understand your logic there. So if he were writing about Jeff Francoeur, he couldn't cuss because kids know who Francoeur is. Is that what you're saying? The middle schoolers probably laughed, but that doesn't make it right for them to read stuff like that.

Fourth, Mr. Gandy can administer the site however he wants. And accordingly I can criticize whatever I want about said administration. I like the logic that just because I'm in the minority my views don't count. As you so intelligently note, this is America...last time I checked we don't just silence the minority in America.

Finally, your maturity is appreciated. Thanks.

by tgthree on Dec 19, 2007 3:42 PM EST up reply actions

Well....

Obviously we have differing views, and with you consistiently taking things out of context, I guess we are not really going to get anywhere.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 19, 2007 3:48 PM EST up reply actions

Well...

I'm just surprised that SB Nation would allow it while claiming to be a fan-friendly blog. And I'm also surprised that the companies who advertise on this site don't mind the cussing either.

You're right, bravessuperbeast, I'll get it over it just as much as he can write. Which is about one post a day, so sometime tomorrow I'll have forgotten about it. Meanwhile, Metsblog.com will pump out ~10 articles. And you know, for someone preaching First Amendment rights, you were quick to dismiss the "minority's" opinions - quite hypocritical.

Look, I personally don't care that he dropped the f-bomb. But, I fully understand that some people do since I used to write public articles that pushed the extremes. Instead of thinking about how funny the article was, I was distracted by the random f-bomb that I wasn't expecting. A simple warning or *ing of the word would have been more than efficient.

by beeniez on Dec 19, 2007 2:55 AM EST reply actions

Oh and one more thing....

We have to bring back the one and only, to be our utility corner infielder, SID BREAM.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 19, 2007 2:55 AM EST reply actions

Again LOL

I did not at all dismiss minorties opinion's, yall have as much right to voice your opinion as i do to say that yall's opinion will make very little effect on how the site is conducted.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 19, 2007 3:03 AM EST reply actions

And why compare this site to the mets site....

The reason that the mets site can spit out more articles is because they have more questions about their staff than we do, so they are connected to every pitcher, so everytime a pitcher scratches his ass, the mets are there to scout it, and that is why there are so many articles about the mets. This site reflects what the Braves are doing, and at the moment, we have made or moves, so not a whole lot is going on. And I also think that gondee does an excellent job of coming up with other things to discuss during the downtime. So your comparison to the Mets blog has absolutely no relevance to this conversation at all, as you can only report that the Braves are not really doing anything in so many ways.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 19, 2007 3:08 AM EST reply actions

Wow

I think we have the discussion about "foul" language at least once a year, and it usually follows the same script that this one has been taking. I've said it in the past and I'll say it again, I really don't have a problem with the appropriately placed explicative. I try to use them very infrequently and save them for when the shock value is the highest.

I'm a single guy with no kids so I guess I'm not as sensitive when it comes to the occasional f-bomb, and I'm also not going to coddle my readers with a PG-13 sense of decorum. I realize that kids might read the site, but I also feel that kids should learn the "mature" use of cuss words and I'm happy to stand as an example to that. If they want uncontrolled and ineffective cussing then they can rent an Eddie Griffin DVD.

In sports sometimes it is necessary to let the swearing fly. If you ever watched a TBS game when Maddux was pitching then you were bound to hear an f-bomb from him when he made the occasional bad pitch.

I'm always surprised that people are so offended by a mere word. It's not like a cursed their deity or their momma.

by gondeee on Dec 19, 2007 7:42 AM EST reply actions

I'm just surprised is all...

You don't have to "coddle" your readers, but I read here a lot, and usually find the writing to be excellent. You don't usually cuss, and it's never sounded like your coddling anyone. It's friendly to all audiences. That's why I was so shocked to see you drop an f-bomb. It seemed way out of character for you. I hope you don't take offense, but I'm not sure the Internet is the proper place for kids to be learning the "mature" use of a cuss word.

I understand there's swearing in sports, but I've watched Braves games with kids. They don't even notice the pitchers swearing. I notice it all the time, but they don't really get it.

Finally, there is no such thing as a "mere word", Mr. Gandy. Words change history.

by tgthree on Dec 19, 2007 3:35 PM EST up reply actions

this is not true of ALL kids, man

They don't even notice the pitchers swearing.

Maddux was my favorite when I was 10 years old . . . in part because my brother and I would crack up at his curse-filled tirades.

by Velcro Vernacular on Dec 19, 2007 8:04 PM EST up reply actions

Clarification

I want to post again to clarify that I am not trying to tear down one of my favorite blogs on the Internet. Mr. Gandy, your coverage of the Braves is excellent. I look forward to reading your stories every day. I even think your Lemke post on the whole was very funny, especially the link to his "stats". It was just the inclusion of the f-bomb that threw me for a loop. It looked/sounded so out of place on a blog that is otherwise top-notch everywhere else.

by tgthree on Dec 19, 2007 3:47 PM EST up reply actions

Hopefully...

That loop you were sent on will loop your way back around to reality, where you can realize that you are actually making a mockery of the stance you are trying so hard to solidify.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 19, 2007 3:49 PM EST up reply actions

How so?

I simply want to be sure that Mr. Gandy does not misinterpret me as criticizing this blog as a whole, as you have done. It's just that one little thing I don't agree with, rather than some overall criticism of him and his work.

by tgthree on Dec 19, 2007 3:56 PM EST up reply actions

See here is the thing you are not realizing

You say that I am not recognizing a minority voice, well really, there is no need too. This is asite that is ran the way it is, and as gondee pointed out, he is not going to attempt to make sure that everyone is pleased with the way the site is administered. Therefore, you efforts really are futile, and they have no meaning at all. That is why I am criticizing you. It was one word, not a whole maxim proclaiming damnation against a race, laugh at the damn joke, and get on with your life, or go stand up for something that will actually be effected by your opinion.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 19, 2007 4:02 PM EST up reply actions

Pot calling the kettle black

Then why aren't YOU standing up for something that will actually be "effected" [sic] by your opinion? You're busy responding to me, and I am not going to attempt to make sure that everyone is pleased with the way I write my comments. Therefore, you [sic] efforts to change my mind really are futile, and they have no meaning at all.

Does that sound like what you just said? If you think I'm wasting MY time trying to fight for a helpless cause, why are YOU wasting YOUR time trying to fight to change my opinion?

I recognize that Mr. Gandy can write whatever he darn well pleases. There's no city ordinance that says I have to read his stuff. I'm just questioning if it was really necessary for him to say what he said. Whether you like it or not, it's a fair question.

I'm sure many people have tried the "it was one word" defense in courts of law. Words mean very different things to different people. Just because it doesn't offend YOU doesn't mean no one else will/should find it offensive.

by tgthree on Dec 19, 2007 4:19 PM EST up reply actions

RE: Out of Context

I am not at all trying to change your opinion, as you have commented to me so many times, read what I said, I said that your opinion is not going to make a difference, I have never said you were wrong for the context.

And again, this is not a court of law, this is a baseball BLOG. You opinion itself is not wrong, however your consistient tangents of taking this out of context are out of line, which also takes away from the validity of your comments, might I add. I do not have to worry about the validity of my comments, the man himself set things straight, just go with that and move on, and make sure you have your facts straight before you come after someone.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 19, 2007 4:28 PM EST up reply actions

Then what ARE you trying to do?

...if you're not trying to change my opinion. If my opinion is not going to make a difference, why are you bothering to respond? You already know it's not going to make a difference, so what are you wasting your time for?

My point with the court of law is only to say that there's no such thing as "just words". Words mean different things to different people, and just because you didn't find something offensive doesn't mean that others (in my example represented by a court of law) won't.

P.S. What have I taken out of context? I have done nothing but logically analyze your position. I am doing my best to interpret what you mean, but some of your sentences have been a bit hard to decipher.

by tgthree on Dec 19, 2007 4:38 PM EST up reply actions

Out of context....

What you have taken out of context is this all situation. This a joke on a blog site, not a discrimination or slander case in court, not an assembly to middle schoolers, not a democratic convention on the freedom of speech. You say words change history, what history is being changed. He said the word in reference to a joke, and you are comparing it to far more serious situations that have no relevance to this situation unless you are completely blowing it out of proportion, as you are doing.

Please just stop. I am consistiently responding to you because you try to spin the words of others in an attempt to create legs that you could stand on. You have nothing legitimite to say anymore, so just quit posting. The man has given his opinion, and repeated what I told you last night, so that is all that matters.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 19, 2007 6:11 PM EST up reply actions

Just ignore me

You're missing my point. I'm trying to say not that there's some history to be changed here. I'm saying that NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE, especially on the Internet, where ANYONE may be reading, you have to be careful what you say. You can't be careless with your words.

Your American philosophy is as pristine as ever..."I don't like what you have to say, so just shut up." That ain't American. Mr. Gandy has given his opinion, and I disagree with it. I am allowed to say so if I so desire.

All I'm asking for is a little consideration for WHOEVER might be reading. Are you a parent, Mr. superbeast? I'll bet not. Your blatant refusal to see any point of view besides your own desire for a little barroom laugh is frankly very sad. I'm sorry you have responded to my concern in this way. I am not seeking to insult you or Mr. Gandy. All I have done is expose the logical inconsistencies in several of your arguments.

Mr. Gandy can do whatever he wants with my commentary. That's up to him. I can never return to this site again if I so choose. I'm not naive...I fully understand that he couldn't care less. But do not act as if you have some authority to respond to me in this matter. You have as little influence on Mr. Gandy's opinion as I do.

Like I say, follow your own advice...if you don't like what I have to say, simply don't read it. You want me to learn to ignore the f-word in Mr. Gandy's post, yet you can't bring yourself to just ignore me. You think you will change my mind somehow. You won't.

I know you will not fail to respond to me once again, so at least answer me one question...would you have felt the post was not funny if the f-word hadn't been used? Somehow I doubt a reasonable person could truly say yes.

by tgthree on Dec 19, 2007 7:12 PM EST up reply actions

Very well put....

There is Mr. Gandy's answer Tgthree

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 19, 2007 7:55 AM EST reply actions

Haha...

...fat gringo...priceless.

by Smoltzs Beard on Dec 19, 2007 9:59 AM EST reply actions

kinda funny

The tight-ass responses to the posts are actually funnier than the actual post. Any 12 year old who could be reading this has already seen 2 girls 1 cup and much worse.
The real story we should be talking about is if Chipper and Javy will rekindle their storybook relationship. Frenchy and McCann are cute, but the purists want Bo and Hope, Luke and Laura, David and Maddie, Mulder and Scully, Dawson and Joey, Jim and Pam, Buffy and Angel, Sam and Diane, Rob and Amber, Ross and Rachel, and Chipper and Javy...

by adamwest on Dec 19, 2007 10:16 AM EST reply actions

wow

This is all incredibly delusional. Gimme Klesko and Chipper any day of the week, plz.

by bigjoe on Dec 19, 2007 11:56 AM EST up reply actions

2 girls 1 cup

A friend at work conned me into watching that and I had awful dreams about it for a week, so if you say that 12 year olds have probably already seen it then I agree that the "f bomb" isn't a big deal at all because anybody that sees that (12 year old included) will be dropping "f bomb's" left and right.

by whunt13 on Dec 19, 2007 1:09 PM EST up reply actions

Nice logic...

Hope you're not raising kids. Love your reasoning though...they're gonna see objectionable stuff anyway, so you might as well pile it all on there.

by tgthree on Dec 19, 2007 3:29 PM EST up reply actions

Right...

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say most 12 year olds have not seen or heard of 2 girls, 1 cup - and that is very bad parenting if they have. Besides, that video is p***y stuff compared to their other websites.

by beeniez on Dec 19, 2007 5:22 PM EST up reply actions

one solution

dont read. ridiculous to even post your complaints and comparing me to Kramer? not being able to tolerate one little word, but can completely take someone's post and compare it to one of the most controversial tyrades of 2007 shows what kind of person you are: an ignorant buffoon which translates in laments terms to "dumb dummy".

by ryan c on Dec 19, 2007 12:21 PM EST reply actions

Well...

Isn't the n-word just a mere word? And you guys are seriously going to sit there and type how dumbfounded you are that people can be offended by a mere word? People are offended by strong language, why is this coming like such a surprise to you people? I told you guys before, I personally wasn't offended - but I'm just a tight-***ed, ignorant buffoon because I understand other people's morals. (makes sense...) It was completely uncalled for, unnecessary, distracting, and didn't add any humor to the post.

ryan c, I didn't mean to imply that you nor your post were racist, but prove that your "just a joke" logic doesn't make any sense and neither does your "dont read" solution.

gondeee, I understand you have the right to post whatever you want. But I do not believe this site is going to grow significantly until things are changed. More posts, more family-friendly. Sure, the Braves aren't doing much right now as someone stated, but where's the post reporting rumors about how the Braves have inquired on Blanton and attended Benson's workout? Teixeira's knee surgery? The enemy's transactions? Personal opinion and ideas? In my opinion, I feel that this site has a lot of potential but is being squandered.

by beeniez on Dec 19, 2007 5:16 PM EST reply actions

N- Please

While the so-called n-word is considered a bad word, it nonetheless is used all the time in all sorts of situations many of which do not incite people. I refer you again to any Eddie Griffin comedy DVD in which he throws around the n-word several hundred times - people are laughing (I am not one of them as I think his comedy is quite pedestrian).

And what really is the difference between posting something that would read "f--- man," or "f*ck" man," verses posting the actual word? I'm sure we could go on all day about it, I guess I just continue to be surprised at some people's reaction is all.

As for the growth of this site, I do hope it continues to grow. In fact it has grown by leaps and bounds the past two years with just about each month being better than the last. I try to keep my posts original (which is really hard) and timely (harder still when you have a job). I'm one of the only Braves bloggers who posts something at least once a day, and at the same time I'm not trying to be a simple news aggregator that reposts everything the AJC prints. Some blogs just throw poo against a wall and write about whatever is left over once it slides down.

Anyway, this is turning into a long response. I think you'll notice I have some strong opinions on blogging, and who does it right and who does it wrong. Hopefully I do it right and that's why people keep coming back, and if they have to suffer the occasional f-bomb, then that's the world we live in, man.

by gondeee on Dec 20, 2007 11:56 AM EST up reply actions

My point exactly...

"Some blogs just throw poo against a wall and write about whatever is left over once it slides down."

This sentence makes my point for me. There is another word you could have used in place of "poo", which would fall in the same category as the f-word. Yet you achieved EXACTLY the same effect by saying "poo" instead of using the stronger version. I would argue it's the same way with your Mark Lemke post. You could've used a different word and achieved PRECISELY the same humorous effect. And then you wouldn't have to deal with all this flak.

That's been my point the whole time.

by tgthree on Dec 20, 2007 2:56 PM EST up reply actions

Well

I guess I'm just a self-destructive individual. On the other hand, sometimes you have to push the limits just to see how far you can go before people scream. Message received.

by gondeee on Dec 20, 2007 3:29 PM EST up reply actions

Hey Tgthree and Beeniez...

Just go ahead and post your email addresses on this site, so everytime gondee posts a new topic, he can email each of you to make sure it is acceptable. Or, an other idea, how about you 2 just quit posting all together. It has gone from making a point to know telling the man how to run his damn post, you two are what is out of line and unacceptable.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 20, 2007 4:21 PM EST up reply actions

Now, now

Calm down 'sup. I appreciate your support thus far, but those guys have a right to their opinion and you have a right to yours and both of you are free to post it here, but let's not end a good argument by telling anyone to bugger off. (Oop, there I go offending British people.)

by gondeee on Dec 20, 2007 5:00 PM EST up reply actions

My apologies

I think I took one too many scoops of the cream because I am getting low on the clear, and hence my outburst.... FUCK.... oh.... there i go again....

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 20, 2007 7:19 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks

I'll be sure that my presence doesn't make itself known around here from now on. Clearly I've created more anger and frustration than constructive dialogue. I hope you enjoy these forums more without me, Mr. superbeast.

by tgthree on Dec 20, 2007 7:52 PM EST up reply actions

LOL

Trust me, my apologies were in no way directed towards you.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 21, 2007 12:04 AM EST up reply actions

As for self-destructive...

I never said anything of the kind. In fact, I've gone out of my way to complement the way you almost always run things around here, and that praise is genuine. As I say, my position is more one of surprise to see such language from what is otherwise a top-notch blogging effort.

It sounds like you understand where I'm coming from though. Thank you for your consideration of my opinion.

by tgthree on Dec 20, 2007 7:50 PM EST up reply actions

Beeniez....

Now you are completely wrong, and you are what is unnecessary, distracting, and completely uncalled for. All you are doing is trying to voice your opinion, but when somebody else told you to shove it, which they should have, you are now taking personal shots and blowing things out of context. This is a text of a joke on a baseball blog site, not a pastoral sermon insulting your race. You are the minority because you choose to be in this situation, and you can make your opinion heard, but when you realize that your opinion is not going to make a difference, and then you continue to insult people because they are telling you there is no need for you comments, and they are right, you are completely out of line. Please quit trying to take what others say personally, it is just us telling the truth. And the Kramer line, as well as the MetsBlog compaison, no relevance at all in what was a JOKE. If you have such severe criticism of the site, then do not come and read it as ryan c said, but do not attempt to judge others on what they have to say.

And before you judge me, remember I have never said you were wrong for the context of what you were saying, I have reminded you that your stance has resulted in you taking things completely out of context and judging others, and that is what is wrong.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 19, 2007 6:17 PM EST reply actions

Oh...

my... god... I give up. Some of you people do not understand my analogies at all. I'm done arguing about this, it's going nowhere. Forget I said anything.

by beeniez on Dec 20, 2007 2:46 AM EST up reply actions

Just an opinion

"Fake" news reports are cheap journalistic tricks and best left to middle school newspapers, and throwing in the f-word is bad for business, and offensive to some, if not most, of your readers.

Not the end of the world, but just a stupid post, if you ask me (and I know you didn't.)

by mbatl on Dec 19, 2007 7:19 PM EST reply actions

Well put

I disagree that posting a satirical article is "best left to middle school newspapers". I actually thought the idea of the article itself was quite humorous.

But I very much like your wording with regard to the profanity. It's offensive to some, and is thus "bad for business". Absolutely not the end of the world, but an out-of-place indiscretion on the part of a very thorough, well-informed writer.

The only thing I would say is that someone DID ask for our opinions, mbatl. There wouldn't be a comments section if responses weren't desired.

by tgthree on Dec 19, 2007 9:08 PM EST up reply actions

Fake news reports

are also funny. You won't find satire of this quality in many middle school papers.

They're only "tricks" if you fall for them. :-)

The point in putting the expletive in was to remove the last shred of doubt that it IS a fake story... although a different virgin-friendly expletive might have worked just as well.

by kray1000 on Dec 19, 2007 9:12 PM EST reply actions

I call this article: "Only Words"

Alternately titled "(You Opened) A Whole New Can Of Worms"

The use of f*ck didn't make that story any f*cking funnier. If the f*cking story works without it, this reader feels it should be left out.

For the record, this reader feels that posting fake news is f*cking irresponsible if you don't label it as such. Obviously a few folks up there didn't get the joke right off the bat.

Also, in the opinion of this reader, bravessuperbeast is f*cking confrontational, and dare I say it, is a f*cking pr*ck.

by jjschiller on Dec 20, 2007 3:01 AM EST reply actions

Of course,

You'll have to understand the point of my post..

Once the purveyor of this blog has lowered the 'brow' so thoroughly, he has lost all credibility in the case that he might ask commenters to meet a certain level of respectable discourse.

My above post is an example of why it's a mistake for the host to start tossing around F-Bombs.

by jjschiller on Dec 20, 2007 3:06 AM EST up reply actions

Lol Just think...

If gondee would have changed three words, taking out mark and lemke in the title, and gringo, and included otis nixon in the title, and included **er instead of gringo....

OH wait, he would not have done that, because that would have been offensive. Therefore, he did think the use of fuck would be wrong. Now, before I have the armed forces at my doorstep, lets realize that I am using the same logic you who look negatively on this post are. It is not that big of a deal, so therefore no need to critisize the man for writing the post.

by bravessuperbeast on Dec 20, 2007 3:25 AM EST reply actions