Public Apology
May 9th, 2007 by Curt Schilling
Everyone has days and events in life they’d love to push the rewind button on, yesterday was one of those days. Regardless of my opinions, thoughts and beliefs on anything Barry Bonds it was absolutely irresponsible and wrong to say what I did. I don’t think it’s within anyone’s right to say the things I said yesterday and affect other people’s lives in that way.
I’d love to tell you I was ambushed, misquoted, misinterpreted, something other than what it was, but I wasn’t. I’m thinking that waking up at 8:30 am to do the weekly interview we do with WEEI is probably not the greatest format and if you heard the interview it’s not hard to realize that I’m usually awake about 30-45 seconds before it begins. That’s still no excuse or reason to say what I did, or even answer the question that was asked. The question I was asked and the answer I gave yesterday affected a lot more people than just he and I. His wife, his children, his friends and his family were all affected by that, as were mine and my teammates.
As someone who’s made it very clear I have major issues with members of the media that take little or no pride in their work it’s the height of hypocrisy for me to say what I did, in any forum. I started this blog to give people a look into the life we live on and off the field, not to get into back and forths with people I don’t like or have issues with. Doing that will only make this a rant-filled, no content bunch of words.
Quite a few people have tossed Biblical references my way in the past week or so after the Thorne incident in Baltimore talking about turning the other cheek and being above the fray. I’ve often thought I do and try to be that way, but it’s very clear in the last two weeks I’ve done the exact opposite. That’s not to say I won’t respond when I feel someone’s calling me out and is wrong, but doing so in every instance will serve no one and only make me say and act like the very people I have issues with.
The only perfect human to walk the face of the earth died a few thousand years ago, that much I know. I am far from perfect and make more than my share of mistakes, which is something I have no problem with because that’s part of being human. However when my mistakes adversely affect other peoples lives, that’s a big deal. It was a callous, reckless and irresponsible thing to say, and for that I apologize to Barry, Barry’s family, Barry’s friends and the Giants organization, my teammates and the Red Sox organization as well as anyone else who may have been offended by the comments I made.
It takes a bigger man to admit mistakes. And a wise man to know that grace is an amazing thing.
You have successfully eliminated the need for the sportswriter with your blog, so I would suggest that you also choose to antiquate radio by taking your public comments directly to the people in the form of a “38 Pitches Podcast” and dominate yet another form of alternative media.
Curt, you’re right that everyone makes mistakes and you did the right thing in apologizing.
The bigger problem though, especially for me as a Red Sox fan, is that it’s harder to give you the benefit of the doubt on every other controversy when we have hard evidence that you do shoot your mouth off. I hope you’re asking yourself now what you can do to make sure this doesn’t happen again.
P.S. Don’t blame the format; you’ve been answering reporters’ questions for over 15 years. You’ve been doing this way too long to let your emotions take over.
Personally, I wasn’t offended, and I agreed with every last word you said. While your mea culpa is admirable, I suppose, it won’t change the way the fans feel.
Ey mang, joo think too much bout things that no matter. Come on, mang. Barry Bonds all the way on the West Coast and we here in Boston, mang.
People ask me all the frigging time why I no do interviews on EEI, mang. I say to them, joo never know what they gonna say next.
All I gots to say is God Bless Jesus, joo made a mistake, you kiss it up to him and joo keeps on pitching, mang.
Toronto too cold for Manny, mang. If I not there tonight tell Tito I selling my Escalade.
Peace
I was disappointed when I first heard you getting into this issue but proud of the way you responded and took the blame.
Well done and keep going.
Dave
Curt,
Let’s just leave it at this. I agree with how you felt and what you said, both yesterday & today.
Curt,
I am disappointed by your comments about Bonds - not because I think you were incorrect, but how vastly different they were from your testimony before Congress where you called Canseco a liar, said “”In 19 years in the big leagues, I have never seen a syringe,” and said “”If there are loopholes … we will close them.” (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2014564) I wish you would get your story straight. I’d like to see a player for once get rid of all the bullcrap and tell us what’s really going on, because all this hiding and subterfuge and double-talk is really hurting the game. I agree with what Buster Olney said.. if you really wanted to be indignant about steroids in baseball, you should have done it before Congress.
All in all, I can’t help but think that all this Bonds talk is distracting the Sox during a really great season. I hope you guys keep your focus and keep winning. Go Sox!
Curt.
What you said is what most of us think about the situation, it was nice to hear someone from the baseball world finally say how most of us feel. You are correct however,
“Regardless of my opinions, thoughts and beliefs on anything Barry Bonds it was absolutely irresponsible and wrong to say what I did. I don’t think it’s within anyone’s right to say the things I said yesterday and affect other peoples lives in that way.”
Most people don’t have the guts/balls to fess up and admit that what they said was wrong. I can’t tell you how much more of a fan you made me and I didn’t think that was possible.
Have fun smokin’ Baltimore on Sat. Send Millar our love!
Rich
myspace.com/socalsox
I realize that it must be a hard line to keep on one side of in terms of deciding whether or not to speak your mind/opinion about something. But I for one was glad you did with respect to speaking your opinion of steriods. Could the words have been chosen differently? Sure. I hope that in the future you still choose to speak your opinion. If it’s an explosive topic… well I still hope you speak your opinion
Ya I realize we all say things we shouldn’t from time to time. But more often than not I bet it’s remorse over the words chosen to express an opinion than actually expressing the opinion.
Curt that was a nice statement. It’s understandable where you were coming from when a (work) colleague puts a bad name on your sport, it’s only natural to not be happy and take offense to it. No one can fault you for that. Barry needs to be as big of a man as you were and speak out and apologize for all of the lies that he keeps denying. The country knows he was wrong..the commissioner (as awful as he is) knows he was wrong..and Barry knows he was wrong. Hopefully none of his contoversy is overlooked in Cooperstown. It would be a shame to be walking through the Hall and see Barry’s mug on the wall. Can’t wait for your next start Curt… Keep on Keepin on!!!
I applaud you Mr. Schilling for stating in public that you believe you made a mistake - I think it takes a great depth of character for someone to admit, publicly or privately, that s/he has made a mistake..
Now recognizing your own hipocrisy is just another way of proving that you take responsibility in your own actions unlike other people in the media. It’s great to see you use this forum to apologize publicly thanks for always being a class act Curt.
Way to ‘man-up.’ Just another example of how our heroes are human, which, seems to be exactly the point of this blog.
well this certainly has gone from outlandish to utterly ridiculous.
You are a big man Curt. I was so upset with you earlier. To come out with an apology like this shows us the kind of guy you are. Thanks for your honesty…
Rich
http://www.rdwagner.com
Schill,
Theres no need for an apology. You said alot of things that many of us agree on.
He cheated, and he knows he did.
Nice apology. You’re a mensch.
So not a Bonds fan, even when we lived in the Bay Area. I have to wonder if the tables were turned, if Barry would have apologized to you. Not that it matters, but I do wonder.
Curt,
I can respect your apology. Still don’t respect Bonds.
I have to admit I was a little shocked when I read your initial comments about BB. I was hoping you would post a comment about it. I was really hoping you were misquoted!
Most people in this world would never own up to a mistake, let alone, take responsibility for their actions (its always someone else’s fault). Thank you for taking the higher ground and thank you for being a man about it.
frogsox says Sox Rock.
He never admitted to using roids. Let’s move on, you have a long season. He’ll get the record, hopefully you’ll get another ring.
I’ve been reading your blog for a while because I quite enjoy your recap of the games and how you approach each hitter. I think young pitchers can learn a lot about the mental game by reading your blog.
Today, I learned too that you’re a good person, besides being a talented athlete. Your apology was well-written and sincere. Young men reading your blog now have an example of how to be responsible for your words and what to do when you mess up.
I thank you for providing this example.
Puh-lease.
You were right in what you had said. The vast majority of people feel the way you do, and, I’m sure, history will judge the target of your distaste in a manner befitting his actions. The game is too important (no matter that is ‘just’ a game) to too many people to have people who seek individual glory at the expense of honor.
Personally I don’t have any particular problem with you having an opinion on Bonds… but THANK YOU for apologizing and making this mind-numbing story go away. Gawd, for every story about what you or any other athlete thinks of Bonds, there should be ten stories about how great Josh Beckett is.
Curt I respect the fact that you came out and apologized for the comments my only problem with it is I don’t think you should have to. I understand the implications of the comments you made but really how many people around the country aren’t thinking or saying the same thing on a daily basis. Not so much on his personal life but about the steroid issue. I commend you on speaking publicly on that subject.
I guess here is the part when all your adoring fans pour in forgiving you for everything you’ve ever done and saying “it’s okay curt keep your head up. You’ll bounce back, you always have.”
Jose Canseco is right, you are a politician and a liar.
It’s obvious you really feel this way your just doing the “political thing” right now and backtracking.
We all know how you feel about every issue, it’s not a secret.
Hypocrite.
P.S. Dipset bitch
Curt,
You are a moron and a hypocrite, just play baseball and keep your mouth closed, you are a baseball player not a politician. Barry Bonds is the best contact hitter ever to play baseball with or without steriods. You probably did steriods yourself. Get a life and stop making yourself sound like an idiot in front of our country
Curt your a joke! Your comments about Bonds admitting to taking steroids, cheating on his wife, and cheating on his taxes are a bald face lie. Where do you think you get off! Why don’t you start calling out players in the Red Sox’s clubhouse who cheated on their wives? Or better yet Schilling are you perfect you’ve never told a lie? Come on your a joke you should stick to what you do good and shut up and pitch and stop creating distractions for your team! I am sure your skipper loves it when you make stupid comments, which you do more often then not, and cause drama in your club house. Where do you get off questioning another mans faithfulness to his wife. In the real world, which believe me you don’t live in, those are fighting words. If you were really such a big man you would pitch to Barry every time he was up and not walk him. Look at the “steroid era”, and read what your teammate Ortiz said, according to reports steroid use was rampant during that time still no one else puts up numbers even close to Bonds. In closing to everyone calling Barry a “bad person” are you perfect dig deep enough everyone has skeletons in their closet. Everyone playing in that era is under suspicion of steroid yes including you Curt have you ever used because by your logic and investigators logic Barry is guilty until proven innocent why shouldn’t you be?
You are a standup guy curt.
p.s. I still hate the red sox.
Actually, he did admit to “unknowingly” using roids. He also cheated on his wife. Not sure about the tax thing but apparently there have been questions about if he declared income from baseball card signings and I believe he paid a fine for that.
So, you were pretty much 3 for 3. Not sure you could have hurt Barry’s family anymore than he has done himself.
It is true that what was said on EEI may not have been true, but the fact of the matter is, MLB has banned players from baseball for cheating and anything that might promote cheating. How is number 25 exempt from this? Curt stick to the issue and leave out the hear say. When you do that, I think you will find we agree.
Wow Curt, That was extremely noble of you. However, You are entitled to an opinion. Everyone is. thats part of what makes our society unique. but I understand why you feel the need to apologize. (but I agree with everything you said)
Noone is perfect and we all say and do things at one point or another we wish we could take back. rest easy curt.
Please dont stop talking on EEI. I really look forward to your interviews. But perhaps you could wake up for 10 minutes first..
Take care
Erika
I guess here is the part when all your adoring fans pour in forgiving you for everything you’ve ever done and saying “it’s okay curt keep your head up. You’ll bounce back, you always have.”
Jose Canseco is right, you are a politician and a liar.
It’s obvious you really feel this way your just doing the “political thing” right now and backtracking.
We all know how you feel about every issue, it’s not a secret.
Hypocrite.
P.S. Dipset
you shouldn’t have apologized. He brougth this on himself. I’m sick of everyone having to apologize in this country for hurting someone’s feelings. You have a right to speak your your mind and you were right. He cheated on his wife and the game.
on a side note, i love how espn was on barry’s side saying he never has admitted that he has taken steroids or cheated on his wife. I guess they don’t remember his grand jury testimony about steroids and kim bell(i think that was her name).
Not that many ppl disagree with how you feel but I’m curious if you’ve attempted to contact him directly to apologize for the attack on his personal life?
Unsolicited, slanderous ramblings one day + lame “sincere” apology the next day = Two Full Days of News Cycle Attention for Red Light
Too bad you didn’t air your apology thru Shaughnessy rather then your blog, then you’d be able to tack on a third day complaining about how you were misquoted by media members with an agenda…
curt,
it takes a lot of strength to apologize like this. i am proud to be a reader and fellow blogger. thank you for your decision to care for those around mr bonds by apologizing.
brad
Can’t we all just get along…
Well, you’ve got the asking for forgiveness part down. Now you just need to work on giving it.
I’m glad to hear you have no problem with you making mistakes because you realize you’re not Jesus (and I’m also relieved to hear that you realize you’re not Jesus). But I’m wondering if you can also realize that Barry Bonds isn’t Jesus either.
Once you get that far, maybe you can start to accept the fact that even Jesus wasn’t Jesus. But I imagine that will take time.
That slippery Dale Arnold and John Dennis used trickery on you, my pal.
Those ‘EEI guys would try to trip up their own kin for a few ratings points.
Sheesh — this makes my opinion of the media even lower.
Sad that these guys are so desperate.
This, as is often the case with you, rises above the careless, insensitive, egotistical comments some well known people make in the press. You often aim your remarks at specific individuals - Bonds, Lou Pinella, ARod, John Kerry, etc, in what seems to be an attempt to further some kind of agenda. It comes across as petty and childish most of the time, not to mention unprofessional. Being well known does not give you liscense to act in any way you see fit.
AN IDLE MOUTH GATHERS NO FOOT
Open mouth Insert Foot!!
Reopen mouth take foot out!
Do what Tito said today on Weei!! Just shut up!!!!!
Schilling,
How can anyone anywhere have any regard for what you say? You publicly decry the use of steroids and smere peoples names all over the media, yet you played on the Diamond Backs, where majority of the players were users of HGH and other anabolics. YOU HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SAY SOMETHING TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, yet you cowered with your tail between your legs and said that you couldn’t be taken seriously… Congrats Schilling, you have the credibility of Mr. G W Bush.
Thanks for the apology, you didn’t need to in my book. The sad thing is while we don’t know for a fact about Bonds transgressions, he surely hasn’t denied them.
Curt - Stick to your guns man. I love the honesty and I have to think the retraction was something you were forced or guilted into. Whatever the reason..Bonds is a cheater we all know it..He’s sullied Baseball permanently.
ESPN… aka MTV SPORTS
ESPN took this, licked their chops, cracked their knuckles, and said “heres my chance to shine”. This was not a big deal CURT, ESPN took this and made it into a big deal. Thats what they do. They are the same network who didnt show about 10 minutes of a Monday Night Football Game because they had a celebrity guess from Desperate Housewives in the booth. It’s who they are, Glitz, Glammour, and all the crap that comes with it. Keep doing your thing, its a free country, you say what you want. Let ESPN play the role of the housewive with the picketsign. Take care Curt, this will pass
More people appreciate what you have said…say…or would like to say than you think. You have once again proven to be human, not a bad thing, not bad at all.
Curt,
All I can say is that you are a very classy guy and now even a bigger hero in my book, but sometimes ya gotta say what you feel at the time.
Take care,
Curt, these guys on WEEI are rippin’ you right now, but I say forget them, if you felt the need to apologize, I find it admirable.
Curt,
You’ve been hammering the media for their inconsistencies, and you threw a lot of mud yourself the other day. You’ve been hit really hard for your comments, especially on Mike and Mike this a.m., basically for “the pot calling the kettle black.” I’m not a Bond’s fan at all, and am convinced personally that he’s taken steroids (knowingly). But I saw no value in your involvement in the situation, and also thought your personal attacks against Bonds (cheating on wife and taxes, etc) were way over the line from a professional athlete with the religious beliefs we seem to share. But, we ALL make mistakes and I am impressed by your sincere apology. Had you limited your comments to his alleged steroid use, I honestly wouldn’t think you’d have owed anyone an apology - but again, why comment in the first place - doesn’t get you anywhere. Good luck overcoming this situation - have a feeling that you’ll put it behind you and continue to show your talent on the mound. But I’m sure we’ll have to revisit this over and over in the media when the Giants come in to town - they are sure to not let this die. But hope you do. I hope you know that we, your fans, will put the comments behind us, and cheer you on for the rest of the year.
Good for you. And Bonds is still an embarrassment to the game…
i respect schilling just a little more now that he’s shown the world that he should think before he opens his mouth!
a wise man once told me, “Better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt”?
In my opinion what you said on eei was straight from the heart and was the correct assesment on the situation, Bonds is all those things you said, why appologize for it? I know it might of been pressure from team mates and all that which makes it difficult to work with day in and day out when some team mates are on bonds side, why are they? cause there idiots ortiz included if he thinks bonds is all natural steroid free then hes got the wool over his eyes.
I have the utmost respect for what you’ve given us over your illustrious career. I forget about all of that though when you open your mouth. Thorne, BB, it doesn’t matter. For a guy who detests the media, you sure utilize the right angles to get what you want published. You played into the media’s hands with your 2 page ‘victimization’ essay…spare us…we know the truth. That was so below you. Then, at an early 0830, w/ a mic shoved in your grill, you were coerced into another dilemma when Bonds became the subject. Again, shoulda taken the high road.
So, I guess my question is…when did the whole ‘public apology’ thing arise? Was that BEFORE Francona told you to STFU, or AFTER?
Fans pay your salary to see you pitch, not act like a tool.
Just pitch bro.
let’s just stick to baseball
Hey, I’m not a morning person either….it’s hard to think straight just after you wake up. We appreciate your frankness Curt, but agree you needed to apologize for the statements. Keep on doing what you’re doing and speaking your mind!
Curt -
While I certainly agree with the vast majority that Barry is a rather reprehensible human being, I admit I was a bit surprised by your comments. That said, I was relatively certain that you would be the first one to come forward and admit that you were wrong in what you said. It takes a big man to admit he was wrong, especially on the public stage. Once again, you prove that you are a man of great integrity. Kudos to you, Curt.
Warmest Wishes,
Dave in NY
Maybe you shouldnt have said what you did on the radio out of respect for his family and others involved……but you only said what EVERYONE else is thinking. Bud Selig thinks it….why else would he not plan on being at the game when Barry breaks the record? Hank Aaron thinks it…..why else would he also decide to stay at home in Florida and play golf that day? Barry Bonds is not exactly the poster boy for morals in the MLB and I am tired of the media jumping on the backs of those who are not afraid to voice their opinion on the subject.
Shut up and Pitch!
Schil,
It takes balls to apologize for that. But it isn’t even debatable whether or not Bonds is a cheater or a jerk. How many credible sources does Game of Shadows need to be considered truth? It is more credible than the Bible.
Curt,
Hey, thanks for the post since I was a little stunned by your comments. I’ve realized that how we communicate is as important to the content or our convictions.
People are looking to you to shoot your mouth off so don’t give them any ammunition.
Peace. I’m predicting 19-7 for you this year.
I personally don’t feel you have a thing to apologize for. You offered a heartfelt opinion about a known womanizer, tax cheat and chemistry experiment who walks all over everybody in his life and looks for a racial excuse under every rock. Although your blog is quite gracious and admirable, Bonds by all accounts is a despicable human being.
If I had a dime for every stupid thing you, er I said… Lighten up, Curt.
Okay, on to other things about Bonds. I asked a couple of times when you kicked off the blog and you’ve yet to answer. Are you going after him when he comes to Fenway this June?
If by the time he gets here, and Aarons record is on the line, what’s your take on pitchers/managers issuing IBB’s? Would Tito ask that of you? Would you do it?
If he’s elsewhere, what do you think other pitchers/managers are thinking?
Clearly, the controversy surrounding Barry has and will continue to be big news and leads a lot of fans to wonder how you think other MLB people are dealing with it.
Would appreciate your reply.
There was nothing wrong with what you said, Mr. Schilling.
All you did was say what everyone else thinks, but don’t have the guts and/or the platform to do so.
Bonds is a disgrace to the game, as are the ESPN ‘analysts’ who made you out to be a villain for the past twenty-four hours.
I know you stand by what you said, but had to apologize because your manager has no backbone and forced you to.
Nevertheless, I’m glad you said what you said. Like I said, any true fan will back you all the way.
You’re backing up this time almost as bad as you backed up in front of Congress a couple years ago.
http://www.sportsguyredux.blogspot.com
Poor Curt. Needed some attention? For all your posturing, it’s obvious you need the media attention to survive like most people need oxygen. I guess I might feel that way too, what with Beckett getting all the attention for his 7-0 start and Dice-K getting so much attention as well. Poor baby! Try not to let the Man get you down.
Curt,
People have various opinions about you.
Some think you should shut-up, some think otherwise.
Nevertheless, you’ve shown that you’re someone that has class with this apology.
Baseball players take steriods. Politicians do pork-barrel spending and continue to screw up the nation instead of righting the ship. Over 400,000 people have died due to the Genocide in Darfur.
All three instances are able to take place and we, the people, are to blame.
Do you think if there was an major out-cry by fans and/or players, that the problem of steriods would still prevail? If we hounded every athlete that uses performance enhancing drugs; If we critized the baseball steriod program.
(I’m exaggerating, but you have a better shot at winning the lottery than you do being chosen as a baseball player to be tested. Therefore, the odds are in your favor of taking performance enhancing drugs and not getting caught. And never mind the test themselves. They only test about small amount of drugs.)
If we want steriods out of baseball, we, the baseball fans, have to take action. Players, such as you, Mr. Schilling, have to take action.
Baseball’s not going to fix it themselves. And why should they?
People aren’t protesting the baseball because of the steriods problem. Instead, it’s getting more fans. More revenue. The baseball’s still strong.
Contrary to what people perceive baseball to be, it’s more of a corporation than it is a sport.
If women and blacks took in-action, do you think that they’d have the rights they have today?
We, the people, hold the power. All it takes is us. Don’t pass it on the other guy to fix. You help fix it.
With that kind of mentality, We can change baseball.
No apology necessary, I blame Dale Arnold.
Please ensure Barry B*nds does not break the record at Fenway. Feed him a steady diet of high cheese & chin music. Stick one in his earhole if needed.
In life we all lie or cheat in someway, and it is hard to judge other people. Although you were right about your statements, you are also right that you shouldn’t defame or disparage anyone in that instance. Apologies are always good but always hard. Bonds will receive his judgment in life much like everyone else, and examples like these go far beyond baseball. I appreciate that you can make a good example out of something bad. It’s always best to be the bigger person and walk away, and try as best as we can to act like the perfect example that the Lord gave us a couple of thousand years ago. You are still a good man in my book….
Curt,
I think you need to realize that people don’t need to hear your opinion on EVERY subject imaginable. All you do is complain about the media, but you pay for their salaries with your outburts. They ask you these questions about Bonds and other subject to get this type of response from you. You give into the media with your stupidity
Everyone knows Bonds cheated in some way and everyone hates Bonds. It will be the ultimate insult when Selig and Hank Aaron aren’t present when he breaks the Homerun Record. However your actions are only bring unneeded attention to the Red Sox and yourself.
The blog, radio appearances and tv interviews are a great way for you to give your opinion on your game, the red sox, and baseball. That’s it. Not everyone wants to hear your view on politics, religion, and other people’s personal lives. Even the blog you might say you can speak your mind and people can choose to read it or not, but you are an employee of the Red Sox. You need to represent them with the utmost class. If I went out and talked about someone in my industry, with such disdain for their personal life, I would be fired. However since you are a millionare and you can throw a baseball 95 mph, you get a pass.
Keep to what you know best before your fans turn on you. You commenting on Bonds and his personal life is below the belt, and I don’t care if you apologized or not, you still did it.
Everyone on this site kisses your ass. Your teamates can’t be happy with you. Now they have to answer questions like “how do you feel about what Curt said about Barry Bonds”. Now it makes you AND the Red Sox part ofthe story about Bonds. Now your manager has to answer questions for you.
Apologize to your teamates. Not us. I would take Francona’s advice though and shut up.
Curt I THINK YOU SHOULD NOT APOLIGIZE THIS IS YOUR BLOG .You spoke about what everybody else is scared to say. I never here shawnesy Apoligize about the trash he writes and you shouldnt we live in a country where we have freedom of speech 2.Curt keep up the blog I enjoy it.and STRIKE OUT BONDS WHEN HE COMES TO FENWAY
Barry is scum. While you may have stated somethings incorrectly regarding what he has admitted to doing. The fact of the matter is he is a douche. I hope today’s blog was only a result of fanatic political correctness forced on celebrities by the media.
Go Yankees
Yesterday’s move was classless. You really put the “ass” in class, Curt.
Here’s hoping Barry charges the mound in August!
Bonds cares only for Bonds. I wonder what the rotation will look like when the Giants come to town. Could be interesting doncha think?
bonds is bonds, there’s nothing anyone can really do about the situation. put an asterisk next to his name like maris when he had 20 more games to break ruth’s record? focus on that world series, this sox team is real good.. the pitching rotation and bullpen is deep, and as we’ve seen the playoffs are about pitching. don’t worry about bonds, people are going to give you shit abotu it now as well, perhaps just to get to you, just say what you got to say on the field. baseball seems like an art sometimes right
Curt, please do us all a favor and SHUT UP. Seriously, we don’t care about your opinion. You ALWAYS have to give your opinion to the public on ANY subject. WE DON’T CARE. I’m so sick and tired of hearing your name come up in the media. Do what Francona said and shut up. We’re all tired of it. At least everyone but your homer Sox fans.
Also, that guy Glen Oordway is trying to instigate something, Curt.
Don’t take the bait — his ratings are down and he is desperate to get them back up. Sad.
You had your chance in front of congress and you didnt say crap, you actually back-pedaled. If you wanted to say something you shouldve said it then.
You are a joke.
Get off this blog. Jerk.
I didn’t expect anything less from you Curt, none of us did. I would assume that many of the Bible verses being tossed your way were the only one’s their respective tossers were familiar with.
As you alluded to, being saved isn’t about being better than everyone else, it’s about knowing you’re not.
Amazing what a new day can bring Curt. The real story is in how your fans state, “Curt, we deeply appreciate you for saying what we’ve been thinking about this guy all along” and, oh, by the way, the jesture of apologizing makes us look better. Although, in that apology somehow we’re justified in attacking this man, his kids and family. My son wants to know why you had to speak so hurtful towards Barry and his family?
Ey mang, the Manny Ramirez comments are great (keep them coming). Love the Red Sox, but the media there sucks. Maybe I am not following things as closely as everyone else but why is Jose Canseco calling you a hypocrite and a liar?
Nicely done.
Sometimes no matter what we think it is better left unsaid and I am sure that Barry has paid in many ways for his transgressions in life already. Sad part is it all takes away from the fact that this guy was a five tool player and one of the greatest players of all times and the best player his generation offered.
I have always admired your acheivements on the field and been entertained by your open nature. Today I was pleased to see that you were also big enough a person to apologize for taking the scope of the conversation beyond baseball.
I agree that we are all flawed and with those they say you are a Mench. As bad a day as yesterday was, today is that good for those of us who take pride in being a fan of yours.
Thank you.
I have to second the opinion that the person that signs in as Manny Ramirez is GREAT…I sign on as much to read those posts as I do to read Curts. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!
There is no need to apologize.
Let me get this straight.
Bonds does not apologize to Hank Aaron. Bonds does not even make a Giambi-like half-apology to fans. We teach our kids that Bonds is the worst sort of offender — it’s bad to transgress, worse to not admit it (McGwire), worse still to beligerently lie and show no remorse.
But YOU apologize?
Sorry, I don’t get it. Yesterday you had the courage to say the Empereror Had No Clothes, that we’re enduring a ludicrous charade where a criminal defrauds a genuine hero (Aaron) while we all step aside because of technicalities.
Today you say “Well the Emperor may or not be wearing clothes, who am I to say?”
Schill,
As a die hard Sox fan and a concerned citizen of the nation, here is a piece of advise that I do hope you follow for your own good (and for that of the team)…
SHUT UP!
Newsflash…The Red Sox front office, the sponsors, the seat filling fans, and all the beloved nation card holders pay your salary each and every year for you to do one thing and one thing only…PITCH! Not to hear your opinions about every little trivial detail of your life or what you have to say about anyone else’s. NO ONE CARES ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT ANYTHING! You’re a grown man who throws a ball and makes a ridiculously overpaid living for the entertainment of others. Finito!
Maybe if you spent less time writing this waste of space blog, dabbling in politics and speaking on issues which you clearly know NOTHING about, and worrying about everyone else’s performance and what substances they take to achieve their stats….you might actually start to win some more ball games. What’s your problem? You complain everytime anything you say gets taken out of context. Well here’s an idea…keep your trap shut and then you’ll NEVER get misquoted. Wow…what a concept!
Personally, you look like a pissly little toddler who isn’t getting enough attention anymore because their new kid brother was born. Beckett is having a stellar start to the season and you’ve been put on the back burner. GET USED TO IT! Rather than giving an inch of the spotlight to him or Dice-K or anyone else on the team who is actually performing, you’ve got to cause waves and get your face all over ESPN for all the wrong reasons. Way to be a team player Curtis.
This isn’t about whether you are right or wrong about what you said or your apology…I could care less. The team is my concern. All this negative attention being brought on the Sox organization can’t be good for it. It’s unwanted, unncecessary, and inappropriate. Cut the shit and play ball. If you don’t like what comes with your profession (the media, your opponents, whatever), fade off into the sunset with your notebook and give someone else the opportunity to fill your roster spot. Your’s isn’t the only live arm out there…Theo and the Sox will be just fine.
Hello Curt,
I am very happy to see you apologize… I had really lost all respect for you when I saw the espn article. It was not just for this response but some others that have come from you over the years.
Just put yourself in Barry’s shoes for one minute and you will see that he has been under an intense microscope even before the steroids allegations. I can only give one guarantee in life right now, and that is that Barry may have done steroids but you and I both know that many, many others did as well and I do not see their name and abilities smeared like he has been…
Bonds will get the record Curt, but how many world series rings does he have.
SP - “did” enjoy - “didn’t” enjoy
Barry Bonds is an a-hole. You only said what 80 percent of the people were thinking. I hope there is a devine intervention and he does not get the record. I do not want the man to die, just not get the record. You only said what many were saying around the water cooler at work, but because millions heard it, the formal apology has to be rolled out. Keep up the good work.
You just said what many of us want to say.
Curt,
Your apology was not needed for this fan.
I believe that the apology should come from Mr. Bonds, not only to the fans of baseball, but to Hank Aaron himself. What people lose sight of is that, unlike corking a bat, or scuffing up a baseball, or even spitting or greasing the ball, the use of steroids is more than cheating, or trying to enhance performance, it is illegal; it is a crime! People go to jail for possessing prescription drugs without a prescription, for using, or dispensing, prescription drugs without a prescription; these acts are criminal, and they are offensive. They are offensive to decent people who want to see everyone play by the same rules, both on the field and off. If those acts are not removed, then what will occur next? Will it be permissible to use narcotics, or some other illegal substance, to get an extra surge for the game? These days, I hear people defend Mr. Bonds, claiming that there is some type of racial bias against him; considering Hank Aaron’s race is also African-American, I find those claims offensive, and insulting to my intelligence. It retards the real and true claims of racial bias, not only in athletics, but it our society.
I respect your apology, but it was not needed for this fan.
Screw Barry Bonds. You should have never apologized Kurt, at least about the steroid part, but I can understand why you had given your celebrity status and with the political correctness police on the prowl. Really the only reason people are giving you shit is because the wife comment. I guarantee if you left that part out this would be already forgotten. Anyway keep your head in the game and forget about the “giant” cheater.
Hi Curt
I’m new to your blog and I just wanted to say that this was a great idea, both for you, your charity, and for Sox and Schilling fans!
As far as your comment about Barry Bonds….well, as one Christian to another, yah, it probably wasn’t the smartest thing that you’ve ever done. But you have apologized and hopefully you have the “in” to be able to talk to Barry himself and apologize to him personally…if that’s not possible, then you’ve done as much as you could to rectify the situation.
However true the comments you made were, Barry will have to give a FULL ACCOUNT to someone other than the millions of avid baseball fans around the world, someone a LOT more important than any of us, someone who he cannot lie to.
Thanks again for your blog and I’m looking forward to a great season this year! STAY HEALTHY!!!
Hmmm. Before addressing yesterday’s comments, let’s address today’s. I agree with the opinion of others that a man deserves praise for sincerely admitting he was wrong and apologizing for it. Humility is an admirable quality, and whether one or agrees or disagrees with the substance of what you said about Bonds, and whether one believes it is right or wrong to express such opinions, I think most would agree that it is admirable for one to say he believes he was wrong and apologizes for their actions.
The fact that you made your initial remarks on Gerry Callahan’s radio show, your subsequent apology above and the issue of humility in the mix all bring to mind how arrogantly Callahan mistreated one young caller about a year or two ago. I don’t often listen to talk radio, and I am fairly traditional and conservative in my political beliefs, but the likes of Callahan and Howie Carr turn me off. While I am not overly familiar with Callahan’s opinions, he seems to be like Mr. Carr in terms of arrogance and insensitivity. The specifics of the example I alluded to a couple of sentences ago: A young man called Callahan’s and Dennis’ Radio show, he sounded a bit nervous, was not very articulate, and asked the hosts their opinion on some hockey or basketball issue, I can’t remember exactly. What I do have a clear recollection of though is how the poor guy was cut off, and then mocked, with Callahan repeating the caller’s question in a sarcastic and mocking tone, with the intent of showing all his listeners how stupid and slow the caller was. It made me angry listening to it. Because I don’t like bullies, and that’s exactly what Callahan was that day - a bully, arrogant and insensitive. I doubt he would have the character to offer up an apology like you did, Curt, and I’ll also add that the caller was defenseless, and had done nothing wrong, a much easier target than Bonds was. (Although, as you stated, it wasn’t just Bonds who may have been affected by your comments yesterday.)
As for the substance of your comments about Bonds, I’m pressed for time right now, and want to send what I’ve written about, but I will opine that I think we’re all on moral grounds to generally state that use of steriods, adultery and tax cheating all immoral (though everyone has different motivations and circumstances), and I applaud anyone who speaks out on such issues. (God knows we are so far removed from our Judeo-Christian roots - and not for the better!) That said, I’m not sure that it is right to target an individual as you did, because as you say, his family especially is affected by that.
Despite your written apology, I am very disappointed at the lack of class you displayed with your comments. Just because you are an athlete and have peoples ear, doesn’t give you the right to publicly judge anybody. If you want to comment on baseball related issues, that is fine….but before you throw stones about cheating you should look on all your world championship rosters and be sure that nobody was doing anything that might have affected games. Baseball has some big problems right now, but singling out one person because you don’t like them is ‘bush-league’. I also find it amusing that everyone is respecting you for ‘owning up’ to your mistakes, as if this has nothing to do with the public backlash.
Curt,
Big Fan. I appreciate your candor and your incredible philanthropic work. I am currently listening to WEEI online and I feel that The Big Show made a good point (which is rare at times) about your Barry Bonds “mistake.” You made a comment that you wake up early to do your weekly WEEI show which I enjoy very much. However, you made a point that the format is “not the greatest.” The Big Show felt that this comment was disingenous because the format has allowed you to garner attention for your many philanthropic works such as Curt’s Pitch and 4 Pete’s Sake. I would like you to respond to this remark by the Big Show becuase I feel its valid. Keep up the good work with ALS.
Chris
While I am glad you apologized, I am constantly amazed that Barry takes so much of the brunt for the whole steroid debacle. There are so many baseball players (especially pitchers) that have used chemicals in the attempt to enhance their play (or shorten the time it takes to recover from injuries). If the whole truth were known, I have a feeling it would be very very bad for baseball. I wish this Balco thing had never happened. If MLB had been proactive in testing for these banned substances, a lot of this could have been avoided. Instead, they let their players use these drugs and then cried foul when Congress decided to get involved.
In the meantime, Barry Bonds has had his reputation as an athlete destroyed. I honestly feel sorry for the guy. He is taking the fall for everyone else. People say he is such a jerk and is getting what he deserves, but my attitude is that he is a human being and we should not judge him any more harshly than we want ourselves judged.
Barry is one of the greatest baseball players ever, and it wasn’t performance enhancing drugs that made him great. Whether he is a great human being is not up to me to judge.
As Buck O’Neil said, “Everybody’s looking for an edge.”
I wish people had a more generous heart when it comes to Barry.
C’mon, man. Stick to your verbal guns like the Dougster sticks to chicken parms! Barry is a scumbag cheater — I know, you know it, the American people know it. Plus, you and me both know that if Tito pencilled in “D. Ranch Mirabelli” more than once a week, I’d be challenging Hammerin’ Hank, too. Nonetheless, I still like the cut of your jib, C. Montague.
Dealt it,
Dougie “Dude Ranch” Mirabelli
Curt - I understand your apology for 2 out of the 3 comments you made yesterday. his family and his tax situation have nothing to do with you or the game.
However - I am sad that you feel compelled to apologize for the part about Bonds cheating. This *does* affect the game of baseball and you have poured your blood (literally) sweat and tears and put your heart and soul into the game.
You and every baseball player not only should feel comfortable commenting on another players action that affect the game - but in the case - EVERY player should feel obligated to speak up about steroids/cheating. You have to if you are going to protect the image of the game you have put so much into. and you should never apologize for calling out a cheater who sullied the reputation of the game.
Sorry you apologized for that part of it.
As I witness the continued deterioration of our society the honest comments by Curt Schilling about Bonds (rather the response to Mr. Schillings comments) underscore just how ugly the condition has become. Mr. Schilling, carefully couching his comments knowing full well that todays headline hungry media are always on the prowl, forms a few rather innocuous but accurate comments about Bonds. For the benefit of the many ignorant ones responding - this is the Bonds who has, in fact, cheated on his wife and his girl friends, is a notorious liar and bully, has admitted to taking steroids (but even lies as he reveals his lies), was accused of evading taxes and settled with the IRS (so the liar can claim he was not convicted), etc. etc. For the extra stupid respondents to Mr. Schilling, Bonds is such an embarrassment that his Godfather - the great Willie Mays - has indicated no intention to join the celebration should the overweight liar break Mr. Aaron’s record.
Mr. Schilling - you not only had every right to tell the truth about Bonds, you have an obligation to baseball to distance this great sport from those narcissists (Bonds at the front of the line) who bring disrepute to the game. The fact that the Boston manager and others have chosen to chastise you is no reflection on you or your comments but rather their selfish and short sighted view. Though baseball is but a game, it represents much more than that to many generations of Americans. Bonds is a PIG and a PUNK who may have once deserved respect (though I doubt it) but that time has long since passed.
You Mr. Schilling have brought honor to the game and your name. I am sorry you felt compelled to apologize.
So you can say whatever you want, then apologize and all is better? If you were a real man you would have a sit down and talk to Barry. Barry even before he allegedly took roids was a better player than you and when he retires will be a better player. You love the spotlight and the attention on yourself. Congress should have thrown the book at you for lying to them. Amazing how irate you were when someone talked about your stupid sock. JUST IMAGINE IF SOMEONE SAID SOMETHING FALSE ABOUT YOUR WIFE AND YOUR CAREER..
Gawd, most of the comments on this site make me nauseous. Curt Schilling is a professional athlete. He is not your buddy. This doesn’t make him a bad guy, but lord almighty — you’re all like that guy from Billy Madison who wanted to go to Red Lobster with Shooter. (Obscure movie reference for some of you — for the rest, you know what I’m talking about…
I’m disappointed Curt. I know you hate journalists, but I think you could learn from the words of my first editor (God rest his soul) — “Never apologize. Never explain.”
Thank you. Thank you for the strength of your convictions that are apparent in your humility. Thank you for standing firm in the Lord. Thank you for knowing that forgiveness is what keeps us “human beans” going. Perhaps one day I will be able to thank you in person but for now please accept this beggar blogger’s thank you.
The wisdom of God is foolishness to the world. Never expect that people like the big Oy will ever understand. You have done well, dear brother. Peace to you and your family.
Curt,
Gary here, Pharmaceutical Salesman from MEDWAY…..Why did you appologize…..finally someone called this clown out for what he really is… Never mind Black or White issues…What ever happened to being a decent Citizen of the World…Barry Bonds is not a good person. He does little for charity, he cheats on Taxes, Wife, and the game. I am sorry but this guy’s moral cloth is full of mothballs. You had a right to your opinion.
From what i hear from family in Medfield, you and your family are decent, thoughtful, generous and kind folk… Barry Bonds has always been known as a butthole…..I applaud your remarks, you said what we all wanted to….
Read my blog- garyfowles.blogspot.com….It is the rambling of a Madman…lol….senator Schilling 2012
Oh and a sidebar…he admitted to using the Creme and the Clear….Still Steroids….read the Grand Jury notes!
Typical Curt Schilling. You have alot to say and then backtrack when it’s in your best interest, just like the congressional hearings about steroids.
Newsflash…Just because you offer an apolgy doesn’t mean that you didn’t mean what you said. To use the excuse that it may have been a bit early for you to do the interview and maybe thats why you said what you said is just plain lame.
I respect Curt Schilling as a tremendous pitcher but please don’t waffle on every topic that you like to talk about to make a splash.
You did the right thing by making this blog post. I’m no Barry Bonds fan believe me. Regardless, it was the right thing to do and that is why to did it.
The public knows what they think to be the truth. Sad thing is that SF allowed him to come back in the first place in my opinion.
The Manny Ramirez guy who leaves comments is very funny.. well done sir!!
And Curt don’t go beating yourself up… You can call it a mistake all day long… and while we may never have hard facts most of the world thinks OJ did it… and Barry juiced… doesn’t make it right… justthe way it is.. I’m sure Barry has tough skin by now… the other stuff… my we suggest a lil coffee in the morning…
your all good in our book bro…
and I only wish that was really Manny leaving those comments…
cheers
Knuckle Children
Curt:
I firmly believe that the majority of baseball fans throughout America (if not the world) believes and agrees with the same things you do. Saying what you did yesterday in front of the media just confirms how hard it is to be a person in the spotlight. You have to be so careful who you say what to. One wrong slip, and the entire world hears it. It takes a very big person to use their spotlight power for good, and publicly apologize like you have (without being forced into it). Kudos to you for that.
BTW - My personal favorite part was “I don’t care that he’s black, or green, or purple, or yellow, or whatever. It’s unfortunate… there’s good people and bad people. It’s unfortunate that it’s happening the way it’s happening.” I’m personally so sick of hearing that everyone is against him or they don’t believe his story because he’s a black man. We all know that has absolutely nothing to do with it.
Thank you for being the bigger man. More importantly, thank you for showing the rest of us that you are a normal human being who has faults. We’ve all said things that we probably shouldn’t have. It takes a big person to recognize that they shouldn’t have said what they did, and apologize for it.
Curt, I think you put into words what a lot of people were feeling–at least, what this fan was feeling. I admire you for taking the time & showing the humility to put out a public apology. While I have no problem with what you said or the sentiment that you expressed, I can appreciate that you felt the need to put this out there. Keep up the awesome pitching & the great blogging that so many enjoy!
I have a good feeling about this year–Why NOT us again??
GO SOX!
Liza
I empathize with you; I had the feeling listening to your comments that you were saying things that you would almost immediately regret. That said, it’s really not much of a story and shouldn’t be getting the airtime it has gotten. Needless to say, you’ll likely be a nominee for Mike and Mike’s “Just Shut Up” award next week!
You’ve apologized and now it’s time to put it behind you and move on. You’ve got bigger fish to fry, and the best way to handle this is to keep pitching as well as you are. Best to you, Curt.
Curt,
Stay out of the political arena in Massachusetts.
Let me be completely honest with you Mr. Schilling.
If I’m not mistaken you appeared on The Today Show with Matt Lauer the morning after the World Series victory in 2004. You closed your remarks by ENDORSING GEORGE BUSH. Personally, you put a real damper on the festivities in my household. Learn to zip it and just stick to baseball. Oh and your steroid testimony before Congress a few years ago was also self-serving and laughable.
Canseco is ABSOLUTELY 100 PERCENT CORRECT in his assessment of you. ANYBODY who would EVER vote for you IS OUT OF THEIR MIND. All your opinionated grandstanding about every issue that crosses your path is transparently intended to shape a future political bid in Massachusetts. I don’t think Washington D.C. or The Statehouse in Boston really needs somebody that has a mindset which has been entirely shaped by the “cult of the athlete”. You exude an arrogance that is offensive and condescending. Stick to pitching. One half-wit named Jim Bunning in The U.S. Senate is enough. One named Curt Schilling would be unnecessary. Not that I DON’T think you wouldn’t have a constituency in Massachusetts.
There are plenty of crypto-racists and semi-fascists in America that would just LOVE YOU in office. I’m NOT one of them. Want to have a discussion about the philosophy of Leo Strauss and his influence upon the Bush Administration ??? Probably not, eh Curt ?
Just win games for the team I have rooted for since childhood. YOU WILL NEVER WIN MY VOTE for anything !!!
To Kurt
I respect your first opinion I feel you were honest and genuine. I feel that you are taking one for the team today by recanting your statement. I believe you still feel the same way as you did yesterday and you don’t mind the heat that comes down on you for your outspoken ways. But you are putting your team and the game first by amending your first comment today…. good for you goodluck in the future
ps keep talking
Kurt, I have read what the others here have said and I’m afraid that most are a little too myopic to see the real problem here. As a professional baseball player, you were way out of line by making public accusations about another ballplayer whom I doubt you know personally. Fact: there is no public record of Barry ever admitting to taking steroids, nor has there been any proof given to any grand jury, court or MLB official to back-up what you said. Do people today care that the Babe was a raging alcoholic? No they don’t and we all still admire what he accomplished in his career. Take a page from David Ortiz and give someone the benefit of the doubt when you don’t know the facts. I’ll admit that I disliked the guy for many years because of his attitude, but that doesn’t mean he must have done steroids! As Papi said, how can steroids make him hit the ball so consistantly, even all these years after the haters started the controversy? Ask any of the guys who make a living hitting that little round thing you have mastered throwing and they’ll tell you that someone hopped up on the juice isn’t going to be able to concentrate so well or they would have the K’s to prove it! We get so involved in the personal lives of athletes today that we apply how we feel about their personal lives to the athlete on the field or court. Respect the abilities of those who have a gift and stop trying to rbing them down to make yourself feel better. Stay focused on what really matters - kicking the Yanks @ss!
Baseball is a cheaters game. It is full of cheaters, always has been and always will be. HOF pitcher Gaylord Perry openly admitted to cheating EVERY TIME he pitched. The only reason he is/was not burned at the stake was because he is no threat to one of baseball’s most coveted records. Singling out one person in this tainted game is pathetic and rediculous. I hope Barry Bonds blows this record away…and with any luck, it will happen in Fenway.
To Curt Schilling and to Jamelle at ESPN (and to every other baseball apologist for hallowed records):
Personally,I can’t stand Bad Barry either any more than I do boiled asparagus or Brussells Sprouts–but that’s besides the point.
The core issue underlying the national villification of Barry Bonds is CHEATING–and not just when it comes in the generallly recognized forms of steroids or HGH. In baseball,cheating comes in many,many “respectable” forms. You know: pitchers scuffing baseballs,or spitting on them which has the effect of artificially altering RECORDS!!! There are many other ways players cut corners,but since it would take more time and space to delve into them than I’m prepared to devote allow me focus on the one I just mentioned:
Please take an unbiased moment and THINK about it:
Consider all the millions of pitches that have been thrown in the past hundred years.How many career strikeout totals are artificially HIGH and how many career ERA’s are artificially LOW due to this time-honored,cutesy habit pitchers have been allowed to get away with (one of them–Gaylord Perry even bragging about it from his pedestal in Cooperstown)?? How many lifetime hit totals have been depressed–not to mention final scores altered and tainted–by this insidious form of CHEATING??
But because moistening baseballs and scuffing them isn’t the sexy,headline grabbing issue that Performance Enhancing Drugs are,the former doesn’t get the attention that it really deserves.
We could go in a number of directions with this issue. For one thing,your collective accusations about steroid users and the effect PED’s have on baseball stats really don’t go far enough. That’s because if a hitter is taking ANY artificial substance which strengthens his muscles it will enable him to start his swing sooner and get the bat through the strike zone more quickly. With that in mind,steroids and human growth hormone would affect EVERY KIND OF HIT that a batter can get–namely singles, doubles and triples as well–not just homeruns.
Also, since steroids testing began, PITCHERS have been the most frequent culprits–a fact that makes alot of sense–(particularly for relievers) when you consider the damage that the pitching motion causes to muscles in the shoulder,upper back and neck. So you’re really working with two unknowns. If a pitcher can throw harder or not break down as much and then recover more quickly using steroids than he would otherwise,then–at the very least–his strikeout totals would be tainted too.And if (as the late Ken Caminiti contended–and I believe to be true–
80 per cent of ALL baseball players are on one form of PED or another,then the cheating scandal is far more pervasive than sportswriters have been willing to acknowledge,and their narrow focus on HITTER’s use of PED’s –particularly that of Barry Bonds’ (while giving far less play to the same indescretions by pitchers) is utterly unjustified.
In the end, I would say that if the baseball cognoscenti were soooooooooo concerned with preserving the sanctity of baseball’s career records they would NEVER have looked the other way FOR YEARS when juiced baseballs were flying out of stadiums like Saturn Five rockets from launching pads at Cape Canaveral.So the chickens have come home to roost.
Bud Selig YOU spat in the soup–especially when you (after being reminded by Maxine Waters that you were under oath) SWORE you had no prior knowledge of the steroid issue in the sport whose records and adjudication you’ve been entrusted with.
Now because of your shortsightedness and greed,EVERYONE is forced to drink it.
DEAL WITH IT…
And Curt,as for your belated apology,spare me the pietetics.Chances are we would never have heard those words from you if the outcry against candor weren’t so widespread. Stick with what you do best–getting hitters out using a rare combination of brains,skill and meticulous preparation. And see YOU in Cooperstown one day!
Clifford\ABM
Sta Monica
maybe you should keep your big mouth shut and leave the comments to the experts. Just play your game and retire….can’t you just keep the comments to yourself for one more season?
It was wrong to say what was said and express the opinion. However if there is truth to anything that was said than release it somehow. I would not want a guy celebrated and find out later that it was all cheating or get eevrything clear so everyone can celebrate what is called the major record.
Nice.
Now you can apologize to fans and MLB for lacking the balls to speak up during the ‘05 Congressional investigation.
You only verbalized what most baseball fans believe; no one can crucify you for that. While I am not a BoSox fan, I don’t blame you for honestly voicing what so many believe, including the spineless press. Barry Bonds is a lair and cheat. As far as Clemens, if Charles Manson could throw like him, Steinbrenner would have him on a work release rogram in pinstripes. I don’t liek the deal, but look forward to see another solid starter in NYC; albeit too late or the Yankees this year.
Curt,
Will someone please stand up and stand up for what they say. It may have been early in the AM but the game needs candor and that’s exactly what you gave it. I would guess that Terry or Larry happened by or called you and gave you a little, “Now Curt…” Somebody somewhere stand up and call out Barry Bonds for the fraud that he is. If he wasn’t HGHing, he’d be like the rest of us geezers drinking beer and tossing peanuts, rather than wrapping longballs into SanFran Bay. He was a great athlete…now he is just a freak of the un-natural kind and you had the words to put him where he belongs and you took the 5th on this. Don’t CAVE!!!
I cant figure out why theres such an uproar over your Bonds comments…. would we ever expect anything less from you?