Its a shame that we spend so much time and energy on the reaction (comments made by player) and not the absolute fact and problem (Indians management and decision making)Being politically correct in our world has become more important than being correct, that is a shame!
If any one of us in the real world were to publicly go off on our bosses, we'd be fired that very day with no questions asked and likely blackballed from the industry in which you worked. After all, nobody wants to hire someone with a reputation for undermining the very people who sign the checks at the end of the day. If you're a professional baseball player, particularly a pitcher with more than a modicum of talent, you'll receive a slap on the wrist. Sure you might receive a pink slip, but there's undoubtedly another (and potentially better) job awaiting you. Chris Perez becomes the latest example of this with his recent tirade against Indians management. Perez, who has admittedly never been known for being a wallflower, unleashed the second most controversial rant of Wednesday with this tirade against Indians ownership. Take it away, CBSSports.com: "It's not just ownership," Perez said. "They don't make trades. It's the GMs. It goes h...
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