OK, so here we go....I'm about to rant hard on this complete joke of a negotiation with Cliff Lee.
These past 2 days have been a disgrace in Dallas. On Sunday, the Cowboys defense collapsed again to the Eagles at home. Hey Cowboys, its called run defense, learn it. Oh whats that? The offense kept going 3 and out and you got tired during the second half? Figures, it's the same ole song and dance.
And here comes Monday. Mavs have a 20 point lead to the.....uhhhhh.....Milwaukee Bucks only to lose it. Mavs have a gauntlet coming up with Phoenix, Portland, Miami, Orlando, and OKC and this is what they do? Way to go.
And then Monday night we get the worst news of all.......
Lee signs with the Phillies, 5 years at 100 million. Yes, the Phillies. The same team that told him "thanks, but no thanks" last year, is the team that he goes back to. Like the girlfriend that breaks your heart, you go back with your tail tucked between your legs. And spare me all this "he wants to win" bullsh*t. Rather than stick with a team that just left the World Series 5 minutes ago, you go the easy route, Lebron style. This is a move that a Darren Oliver, Trevor Hoffman, Andy Pettite, or some other old fart would make to have a last chance of winning a title. Thats when this is OK but not when you're in your prime. Have a back bone and a competitive spirit and challenge yourself in a smart way. Don't take the escalator when theres a few stairs in the way. My gosh, show a pair!! (of f*cking balls)
If you want a legacy and want to be one of the greatest of all time, which all signs pointed to Lee wanting to be this guy, you play for a team where you make a difference. Take a city somewhere its never been....to the promise land. Prove critics wrong and show that you're human by staying close to home or make a honest decision. Stop making decisions based on money that you'll never spend or making excuses that you want to "win". You can win anywhere, the 2010 Rangers are a good example. This was a chicken shit move to say the least. Lee wasted Texas' time as we watched other solid free agents drive by in the other direction. We wined and dined this guy and he takes off to the ex girlfriend. Real sweet move Lee, thanks for giving me another reason to hate Philadelphia. I hope you freeze your ass off up there and I'll enjoy watching you and the Heat lose this season.
And oh yea, thanks for falling apart in the World Series you bum......... "But Tony, if it wasn't for Lee, you wouldn't have been in the World Series". Save your breath. The Mavericks once made it to the finals too, you know what we call them? Not champions.
Let's stir the pot a bit. Maybe Lee's move is good or maybe Texas should realize their sports suck.
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ReplyDeleteI say that in the upmost respect. Miss you Tony
ReplyDeleteAs a Philly fan in Philly, I don't think you have both sides of the story. Lee was HAPPY in Texas. He liked there a lot. You guys have a good organization.
ReplyDeleteBut our side is: We LOVED Cliff Lee here, and he loved us back. He fit in perfectly with us. Reuben Amaro, Jr. is a life-time Philly, going back to the years when he was a little boy and his dad played for us, and he was hated for months here for trading Lee to Seattle. Everyone, including Amaro was devastated to trade him. But we got Hallady. Roy Hallady. Then Oswalt. We had Hamels already. And now Cliff Lee - who so loved playing here in Philly that he repeatedly made it known he wanted to come back.
Face it, Cliff Lee is a class act. The Rangers couldn't keep him, but not because you're a bad place to play, like the Yankees are. The Rangers are a good ball club with a great atmosphere. But so are the Phillies, and Cliff Lee felt he fit in best here.
See you in the World Series!