Rolen and Eckstein Speak...
I just read the Matthew Leach article on the official website that includes quotes from Rolen and Eckstein concerning their exits from STL. Eckstein was not surprised he was let go, but how he was let go? I understand what he is saying, yet I don't.
As far as Rolen goes, I like what he says but the comment that he and LaRussa have different morals is very interesing. Is he talking about animal rights? Drinking and driving? Maybe he is a NRA member or something. Or is it more related to baseball?
I'm curious to hear everyone's thoughts. Sorry if this has already been brought up.
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Being from near Terre Haute
by DJ4508 on Feb 25, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
if Scott
by beanocook on Feb 25, 2008 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's not what I said
not a difference of right and wrong as it would be. Tony doesn't eat meet and is an animal rights activist. That's good for Tony, but I eat meat and hunt. That's fine for me. If some one told me I was wrong or a redneck as you put it that's detrimental to the relationship I have with the individual. Who knows for sure if Tony
asserts the views he has around the team. If he does I would assume some one would eventually call him out on it and not buy in to his..... Never mind don't want to get into that but you see where I'm going with this. Maybe he wanted Scott to do some animal stunt or something with him and he refused because he didn't feel as strongly about the same issues as Tony. I get along with a lot of people who don't have the same beliefs as I do but the ones who constantly needle you I can't stand. I'm sure Scott doesn't think he's better because of his views but who's to say Tony doesn't believe that he is.
by DJ4508 on Feb 25, 2008 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel sad
by Zoop on Feb 25, 2008 5:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He was.
by Elle on Feb 25, 2008 6:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
make sure
by rocKStark5 on Feb 26, 2008 12:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Depends...
Now, that time I wore my Chiefs polo to Coors Field...that's a whole other story.
by Martini Agonistes on Feb 26, 2008 9:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh I'll wear it with red ribbons in my hair
by Elle on Feb 26, 2008 10:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
by Valatan on Feb 26, 2008 11:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW
yes, Royals fans are committed to the rivalry. a great many of us also consider the yankees rivals as well
generic but true
by royalsreview on Feb 26, 2008 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Rolen didn't elaborate on what he meant by
by jillsinmo on Feb 25, 2008 10:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
PED's?
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Feb 25, 2008 11:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bingo....# 1 across...
#2 down: Drinking and driving.
#3 diagonally: Airing out his complaints and benchings with the press before talking to his own players.
by cardschinmusic on Feb 26, 2008 4:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tough to say...
I think 'beliefs' would have been a better choice of words on Rolen's part; unfortunately, when you say someone has different morals from you, it ends up sounding like a qualitative comparison. Having different beliefs doesn't carry the same negative connotations.
I don't think Rolen was trying to portray himself as morally superior to Tony, necessarily, but it's clear that there are a lot of things LaRussa does, and believes, that Rolen is not at all on board with.
by the red baron on Feb 26, 2008 1:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
by cardsgirl95 on Feb 26, 2008 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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