C.: d.c. did you remember to donate the $250.00 to Victims First in my name to help the victim’s families at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas?
d.: Yes, Cal.E. I did. If anyone else would like to donate to that cause or to help the victims’ families in Highland Park, Illinois, the link is: https://gofund.me/6d74ce1.
C.:So why do you look so frustrated today?
d.: Because Cal.E., Rodolfo Castro broke a hard and fast MLB rule by bringing his cell phone onto the field. He was not even supposed to carry it into the dugout. Electronic devices, other than league-approved iPads, are forbidden by Major League Baseball from even being in the dugout, much less the field!
C.: Well, he did just come up from the minors. Maybe he did not know about the rules. Anyway, do you think he was trying to cheat with the cell phone?
d.: No, Cal.E., I do not. If ANY of the Pirate’s players were cheating, I must believe that the team would have a better record for the last several years.
C.: Then why are you upset?
d.: For two reasons. One is that this is a clear violation of MLB rules, intentional or not. THAT was implemented when the Yankees and Red Sox players were caught CHEATING with apple watches.
The other thing that upsets me is that, if he IS being punished, nothing is being said about it by the commissioner’s office. They are keeping this very hush-hush. That is okay, if ALL teams and players are treated the same. Sadly, Rob (he is NOT a)Man,Fred has his favorites, and geographic location plays a role. ANY team in the Eastern time zone is given consideration over all other teams because that is where a plurality of the people in the baseball-watching world reside.
C.: What do you mean by that?
d.: Well, he sealed a letter to the Yankees and fought to keep it sealed. It took a court order to open the letter in which he stated their punishment. He then fought the court order, to no avail, thank goodness. The real world is not as fond of the cheating, lying, self-righteous New York Yankees as the commissioner.
The Astros players he asked for information were promised immunity AND anonymity. Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa, the two main targets of the investigation, are still playing. However, everyone knows they were involved, thanks to Rob and Mike “Pine Tar” Fiers. (and each one testified that Jose Altuve wanted nothing to do with the scheme. Yet HE is booed at every ballpark he visits). Rob then proceeded to suspend two people, who by every account, had nothing to do with the scheme. Jeff Luhnow still swears he knew nothing of the scheme. A.J. Hinch did, but did nothing, according to Rob, to stop it (but the Astros were obligated to buy a new monitor when Hinch “accidentally” destroyed the old one. HMMM).
ONLY the Astros’ manager and General Manager were suspended, along with Alex Cora, the Astros’ bench coach at the time. Cora was identified, along with Correa, and Carlos Beltran, as the three people who came up with the scheme. Beltran voluntarily resigned from his job as the New York Mets manager when the scheme came to light.
However, NO ONE from the Yankee’s organization was suspended for their wrongdoing (nor were any of the players involved publicly identified or punished in any way). If Rob wants to play favorites, he should NOT be so blatantly obvious about it.
C.: Okay, d.c. calm down. It is now time to get down off your soapbox and think about something else. I find that it calms me to ask some mind-clearing questions when I am frustrated.
d.: Like what?
C.: Well, like how did articles of clothing get their names?
d.: ???
C.: Well, it is obvious how a necktie and a bowtie got their names. But how did pants get theirs? And can one put on only one pant if s/he has only one leg?
Also, what is the difference between a shirt and a blouse? And if blouses are considered feminine outerwear, why did manly pirates refer to their upper outer garments as blouses?
And how did dresses get their names? Most are formal wear, but there is such a thing as a “casual dress,” as well as dress codes labeled “causal dress.” Is one obligated to WEAR a casual dress to a casual dress affair? If so, is everyone then obligated to shave his or her legs? The invitation DID include the word “casual.”
d.: …That’s all the time we have for today, folks...
C.: Tune in tomorrow when d.c. stops holding back and tells us how he REALLY feels about his favorite team and his favorite person on the face of the Earth! (hehe) Go Yankees!!!
d.: Straight to…..
Ralph.: We’re the …Houston Astros. Houston Astros. Houston Astros number one two three four.
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