F that noise, Tim Raines used to slide into base on his stomach as to not crack the vial of cocaine in his back pocket.

Pussies.

Oh how things have changed. (starts on page 54 in the magazine, reader shows pages 58&59)

"''When players use smokeless tobacco, they endanger not only their own health, but also the health of millions of children who follow their example,''"

So ya know.. how's about MLB and U.S Senators remind parents that while some kids idolize athletes, these kids should still follow examples of their parents. Also, and more importantly, some/most athletes aren't trying to be role models, so let's just find a few that WILLINGLY say they want to be, let them be examples, leave the others and their personal lives alone.
If Player X does something that a parent believes is a bad example for their kid, kindly have that parent remind their child that the athlete isn't their role model, and that behavior isn't acceptable...or are we not exercising parental/personal responsibility any longer.. why are you looking at me like that? I do already know teh answer, I just believe if we say it enough, it'll change...right?

But drinking beer in the clubhouse during games is still okay, right?

My head asplode.

Dr.Knockboots: "'When players use smokeless tobacco, they endanger not only their own health, but also the health of millions of children who follow their example,'"

So ya know.. how's about MLB and U.S Senators remind parents that while some kids idolize athletes, these kids should still follow examples of their parents. Also, and more importantly, some/most athletes aren't trying to be role models, so let's just find a few that WILLINGLY say they want to be, let them be examples, leave the others and their personal lives alone.
If Player X does something that a parent believes is a bad example for their kid, kindly have that parent remind their child that the athlete isn't their role model, and that behavior isn't acceptable...or are we not exercising parental/personal responsibility any longer.. why are you looking at me like that? I do already know teh answer, I just believe if we say it enough, it'll change...right?

THIS. Are we going to ban all famous people from doing anything that is remotely bad for your health? We're gonna have to lock Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton in a dungeon somewhere

ArkAngel: Dr.Knockboots: "'When players use smokeless tobacco, they endanger not only their own health, but also the health of millions of children who follow their example,'"

So ya know.. how's about MLB and U.S Senators remind parents that while some kids idolize athletes, these kids should still follow examples of their parents. Also, and more importantly, some/most athletes aren't trying to be role models, so let's just find a few that WILLINGLY say they want to be, let them be examples, leave the others and their personal lives alone.
If Player X does something that a parent believes is a bad example for their kid, kindly have that parent remind their child that the athlete isn't their role model, and that behavior isn't acceptable...or are we not exercising parental/personal responsibility any longer.. why are you looking at me like that? I do already know teh answer, I just believe if we say it enough, it'll change...right?

THIS. Are we going to ban all famous people from doing anything that is remotely bad for your health? We're gonna have to lock Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton in a dungeon somewhere

I am okay with this.

Actually, I have some fantasies like this.

soupart: Dear US Elected Officials,

Please focus on things that matter. Like, maybe the economy. That would be a good place to look into. Not sports. I know this is hard to believe, but they all have their OWN governing bodies. Whether they do shiat or not is not a NATIONAL farkING ISSUE.

Thanks.

Jamdug!: F that noise, Tim Raines used to slide into base on his stomach as to not crack the vial of cocaine in his back pocket.

Pussies.

Maechyll: Finally, first greenlight woohoo!

Psssh, act like you've been there before. You must be a Rangers fan.

Dr.Knockboots: "'When players use smokeless tobacco, they endanger not only their own health, but also the health of millions of children who follow their example,'"

So it's come to this - 2nd hand dip.

Maybe they should ban the selling of beer at baseball games too - after all, kids go to games and hear "Ice Cold Beeeeer" way more often than they actually notice players chewing tobacco.

Sure, not everyone who uses alcohol suffers any health issues from it, but neither do all tobacco users.