Sosa "Bailed" on the Team - Page 2

marioh · 10-08-2004, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Karros270

The Mets on the other hand...

I heard a report on the radio of a possible Sosa move to the Mets....I'm really hoping that it's not true or doesn't work out...

Dargone · 10-08-2004, 08:13 PM

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It's more like I can't resist letting things like that slip by.

Fair enough. However that doesn't mean it isn't as, or more, annoying than the behavior you speak of...

Skipaway · 10-08-2004, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dargone

Fair enough. However that doesn't mean it isn't as, or more, annoying than the behavior you speak of...

I've yet to met someone who doesn't think I am annoying.

keenejee · 10-09-2004, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dargone

I think a days wage sound fair...

I agree, he was late and didn't work. Oh, did I mention he left about 15minutes after 1st pitch too? And the penalty is too severe? Yeah, try getting a real job Sosa. What an a$$

rem · 10-09-2004, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Skipaway

I've yet to met someone who doesn't think I am annoying.

I don't find you annoying.

rem · 10-09-2004, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Skipaway

If you got canned just for missing a day, you didn't have a real job.

I disagree. It depends on the day and perhaps the reason.

Back was I unhappily employed if I didn't show...I wouldn't get paid and if I made a habit of it i'd lose my job. Sosa's punishment seems very fair and I wouldn't even consider it a fine.

ihatenames · 10-09-2004, 04:03 AM

in my opinion its a non-issue. A sammy by all accounts seems to be a pretty good guy. He was playing hurt and didn't want to play the last game that ment nothings. Jason Dubois(sp) had a great day and got to show what he can do. Sounds like frustrations just getting the better of Sosa and baker.

Vris · 10-09-2004, 12:38 PM

It's definitely fair. He doesn't want to play, he shouldn't get paid. Plain and simple.

I haven't liked Sosa for a while. Probably ever since '98. The corked bat incident didn't help too much either. I think the league was way too easy on him with that.

Skipaway · 10-09-2004, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by remangiii

if I made a habit of it

AngelinOF · 10-09-2004, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Skipaway

If you got canned just for missing a day, you didn't have a real job.

Not exactly some companies are starting to adopt zero-tolerance rules on this sort of thing, one call out without a valid reason that can be documented and its your last day. Or it could just mean you were doing a pisspoor job and the company was looking for a reason to fire you.

dsvitak · 10-10-2004, 12:40 AM

I just read an article where Prior ripped Sosa...gonna be fun in spring training.

Skipaway · 10-10-2004, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AngelinOF

Not exactly some companies are starting to adopt zero-tolerance rules on this sort of thing, one call out without a valid reason that can be documented and its your last day. Or it could just mean you were doing a pisspoor job and the company was looking for a reason to fire you.

Zero-tolerance rules on missing one day? What jobs?

SpitFire Mac2 · 10-10-2004, 11:33 AM

Sosa is a multi million dollar has been and not to mention a sissy evertime he sneezes he's out a week!

Modern Relic · 10-10-2004, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by canadiancreed

Thats' what I'd call a dog dumb GM

This is the same GM who got Eric Karros and Mark Grudzielanek from the Dodgers for the illustrious Mr. Todd Hundley.

Dog dumb? Not hardly.

Skipaway · 10-10-2004, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Modern Relic

This is the same GM who got Eric Karros and Mark Grudzielanek from the Dodgers for the illustrious Mr. Todd Hundley.

Dog dumb? Not hardly.

And it's amazing how a dog dumb GM can't keep the Cubs at 67-95.

mlyons · 10-10-2004, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dsvitak

Even the Yankees are not stupid enough to pay over 40 million dollars for a player who will hit .240 next year, is brittle, and has a bad attitude.

Especially since he plays the same position as an MVP candidate who plays through pain.

eriqjaffe · 10-11-2004, 09:16 AM

I don't think the fine is severe, either. Remember, Sosa didn't just take off early, he lied about when he left. Park security cameras showed him leaving 15 minutes after the game started, when Sosa claimed he left in the seventh inning.

Essentially, the guy's not getting paid for a day when he played hooky. As it should be. But I think the fine's severity is more tied to the fact that he lied about it.

10-09-2004, 04:03 AM	#27
ihatenames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockford Posts: 2,534	in my opinion its a non-issue. A sammy by all accounts seems to be a pretty good guy. He was playing hurt and didn't want to play the last game that ment nothings. Jason Dubois(sp) had a great day and got to show what he can do. Sounds like frustrations just getting the better of Sosa and baker. __________________ New Album coming soon!

10-09-2004, 12:38 PM	#28
Vris Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere where I don't know where I am Posts: 3,251	It's definitely fair. He doesn't want to play, he shouldn't get paid. Plain and simple. I haven't liked Sosa for a while. Probably ever since '98. The corked bat incident didn't help too much either. I think the league was way too easy on him with that. __________________ None Blog it.

10-10-2004, 11:33 AM	#33
SpitFire Mac2 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: OOTP Union Representative Posts: 125	Sosa is a multi million dollar has been and not to mention a sissy evertime he sneezes he's out a week! __________________ Red Sox win!

10-11-2004, 09:16 AM	#37
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,729	I don't think the fine is severe, either. Remember, Sosa didn't just take off early, he lied about when he left. Park security cameras showed him leaving 15 minutes after the game started, when Sosa claimed he left in the seventh inning. Essentially, the guy's not getting paid for a day when he played hooky. As it should be. But I think the fine's severity is more tied to the fact that he lied about it. __________________

10-10-2004, 12:40 AM	#31
dsvitak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,395	I just read an article where Prior ripped Sosa...gonna be fun in spring training.