JohnCangelosi Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 This from BA on WhiteSox.com: "Honestly, whether they are still high on me or down on me, it doesn't affect me either way," Anderson said. "It's no disrespect to them, but I just don't care. They have control and dictate when and where I play. "If things don't work out here, they can work out somewhere else. I'm not saying I want to leave, but at the same time, it's like I'm still young. I'm going to let this year play out and whatever they want to do, they can do. They can trade me, send me down, keep me, platoon me, that's their choice. I have no hard feelings whatever they want to do." No hard feelings Brian??? It doesn't sound that way to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Can you blame the guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I almost never side with a player in circumstances like these but he is right, about everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) And so it continues... Edited April 19, 2007 by Rowand44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Apr 19, 2007 -> 09:51 AM) Can you blame the guy? Would it be better if he said. I like showing up at the park, and chasing butterflies in the outfield before the game. I even brought a seat cushion to make sure my backside is safe from the splinters of the bench. I asked Ozzie if I could just lay down on the bench and take a snooze during the game, he cursed me so I guess thats okay. Maybe Brian should bring a camera to the game, and then call over Brandon and see if Ozzie would pose with them in a picture. Edited April 19, 2007 by southsideirish71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Yeah, he has reason to be frustrated... However, my caring is lessened by the no-no MB threw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I wish more media would grill Ozzie on this situation so we can get the truth. A scenario I see possible is like the movie "A Few Good Men" where Ozzie just goes off. OZ: You want answers? Reporter: I think I'm entitled to them. OZ: You want answers? Reporter: I want the truth! OZ: You can't handle the truth!! OZ: Look we play a game with outfield walls...those walls need to be defended..whose gonna defend them you??.....you Mr Marriotti? I pick the men to defend those walls...we live by words like honor and team work...you use them as a punchline. I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Brian and you curse the manager. You have that luxury.... I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a reporter who sells papers on my every move and then questions the manner in which I make them!! I'd rather you just said thank you and went on your way. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you're entitled to! Reporter: Did you tell Brian he could win the job in spring training just to turn around and hand it to Erstad. OZ: If I say Brian ain't playing then he ain't playing!!! Reporter: Did you tell him when he does play, you will put him in the least possible situation to succeed. OZ: You Fa**ot...I make the lineup!! Reporter: Do you Hate Brian Anderson Mr Guillen... OZ: I do the job they hired me to do. Reporter: That's not what I asked, Do you Hate Brian Anderson OZ: .*@$*&^@ Reporter: Stop blabbering and answer the question Do you Hate Brian Anderson.... OZ: &%$(*#^)*&)#(%$_)#%*)(*^)*(^_ *@$*&^@.... Reporter: ANSWER THE QUESTION MR GUILLEN...DO YOU HATE---- OZ: YOU'RE GOD DAMN RIGHT I DO!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balance Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) Fantastic post, Chaos! Edited April 19, 2007 by Balance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) Even if he's right, Anderson needs to STFU. These types of comments are going to do nothing but irritate Ozzie and KW. Edited April 19, 2007 by fathom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 That reminds me of one of the various times Rowand crashed into the wall in 2005 and DJ shouted "You want me on that wall, YOU NEED ME ON THAT WALL!" QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 19, 2007 -> 11:07 AM) Even if he's right, Anderson needs to STFU. These types of comments are going to do nothing but irritate Ozzie and KW. Honestly, why should he care at this point? Maybe it'll get them to ship him outta here sooner so that he can get on with his career. It's not going to go anywhere playing under Ozzie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 QUOTE(fathom @ Apr 19, 2007 -> 11:07 AM) Even if he's right, Anderson needs to STFU. These types of comments are going to do nothing but irritate Ozzie and KW. I really don't think it matters anymore, from the looks of it they've even soured on him a bit as a defensive player and if that's the case then he's pretty much long gone at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Apr 19, 2007 -> 10:26 AM) OZ: Look we play a game with outfield walls...those walls need to be defended..whose gonna defend them you??.....you Mr Marriotti? I pick the men to defend those walls...we live by words like on-base percentage and defensive replacement...you use them as a punchline. I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Brian and you curse the manager. You have that luxury.... I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a reporter who sells papers on my every move and then questions the manner in which I make them!! I'd rather you just said thank you and went on your way. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you're entitled to! The only words I'd change are bolded. Nicely played, CC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCangelosi Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Apr 19, 2007 -> 09:26 AM) I wish more media would grill Ozzie on this situation so we can get the truth. A scenario I see possible is like the movie "A Few Good Men" where Ozzie just goes off. OZ: You want answers? Reporter: I think I'm entitled to them. OZ: You want answers? Reporter: I want the truth! OZ: You can't handle the truth!! OZ: Look we play a game with outfield walls...those walls need to be defended..whose gonna defend them you??.....you Mr Marriotti? I pick the men to defend those walls...we live by words like honor and team work...you use them as a punchline. I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Brian and you curse the manager. You have that luxury.... I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a reporter who sells papers on my every move and then questions the manner in which I make them!! I'd rather you just said thank you and went on your way. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you're entitled to! Reporter: Did you tell Brian he could win the job in spring training just to turn around and hand it to Erstad. OZ: If I say Brian ain't playing then he ain't playing!!! Reporter: Did you tell him when he does play, you will put him in the least possible situation to succeed. OZ: You Fa**ot...I make the lineup!! Reporter: Do you Hate Brian Anderson Mr Guillen... OZ: I do the job they hired me to do. Reporter: That's not what I asked, Do you Hate Brian Anderson OZ: .*@$*&^@ Reporter: Stop blabbering and answer the question Do you Hate Brian Anderson.... OZ: &%$(*#^)*&)#(%$_)#%*)(*^)*(^_ *@$*&^@.... Reporter: ANSWER THE QUESTION MR GUILLEN...DO YOU HATE---- OZ: YOU'RE GOD DAMN RIGHT I DO!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You!! OUTSTANDING! How many times did you have to rewind your DVD of A Few Good Men to get that perfect??? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 The continuing saga of Brian Anderson...I don't see this ending well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(JohnCangelosi @ Apr 19, 2007 -> 11:32 AM) OUTSTANDING! How many times did you have to rewind your DVD of A Few Good Men to get that perfect??? :-) www.imdb.com usually has specific quotes from movies on a seperate page. Its where I go if I want to paste a quote Edited April 19, 2007 by kyyle23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I dont blame BA either. He is young and should be trying to improve whether it be by trial and error getting some time here or starting in AAA. If it stays like this long and we dont trade him or anything he is gonna walk when hes a FA for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damen Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 You know the media is likely prodding Anderson to get him to bite back from all the public trashing he's gotten from Oz, not to mention the so-sad-its-hilarious playing time debacle. If Anderson is still able to manage what must be utter frustration into statements as calm as this, he's got a maturity beyond my own. If I were Anderson, I'd end every interview with "f*** Ozzie and f*** this organization!" But I'm not Anderson. I'm just another incredible badass, making my way through this world the only way I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Hey, Brian, less time talking, more time being a good baseball player. You are an automatic out. Shut your mouth. At least it sounds like Anderson is coming to grips with the fact that he, himself, has put himself in this position, nobody else--something the Soxtalk community can not seem to grasp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Apr 19, 2007 -> 12:12 PM) Hey, Brian, less time talking, more time being a good baseball player. You are an automatic out. Shut your mouth. At least it sounds like Anderson is coming to grips with the fact that he, himself, has put himself in this position, nobody else--something the Soxtalk community can not seem to grasp. And he's still the superior CF on this team right now. He came in late in the game and drew a walk. If nothing else, he's shown he's willing to work the count for a walk this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damen Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Apr 19, 2007 -> 12:12 PM) Hey, Brian, less time talking, more time being a good baseball player. You are an automatic out. Shut your mouth. At least it sounds like Anderson is coming to grips with the fact that he, himself, has put himself in this position, nobody else--something the Soxtalk community can not seem to grasp. He has stated that he put himself in that position countless times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 QUOTE(Damen @ Apr 19, 2007 -> 12:38 PM) He has stated that he put himself in that position countless times. If you would be so kind as to rehash those sentiments, not so much for my sake, but, for the sake of the Guillen-conspiring Soxtalkers, it would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigHurt Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Apr 19, 2007 -> 10:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I wish more media would grill Ozzie on this situation so we can get the truth. A scenario I see possible is like the movie "A Few Good Men" where Ozzie just goes off. OZ: You want answers? Reporter: I think I'm entitled to them. OZ: You want answers? Reporter: I want the truth! OZ: You can't handle the truth!! OZ: Look we play a game with outfield walls...those walls need to be defended..whose gonna defend them you??.....you Mr Marriotti? I pick the men to defend those walls...we live by words like honor and team work...you use them as a punchline. I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Brian and you curse the manager. You have that luxury.... I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a reporter who sells papers on my every move and then questions the manner in which I make them!! I'd rather you just said thank you and went on your way. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you're entitled to! Reporter: Did you tell Brian he could win the job in spring training just to turn around and hand it to Erstad. OZ: If I say Brian ain't playing then he ain't playing!!! Reporter: Did you tell him when he does play, you will put him in the least possible situation to succeed. OZ: You Fa**ot...I make the lineup!! Reporter: Do you Hate Brian Anderson Mr Guillen... OZ: I do the job they hired me to do. Reporter: That's not what I asked, Do you Hate Brian Anderson OZ: .*@$*&^@ Reporter: Stop blabbering and answer the question Do you Hate Brian Anderson.... OZ: &%$(*#^)*&)#(%$_)#%*)(*^)*(^_ *@$*&^@.... Reporter: ANSWER THE QUESTION MR GUILLEN...DO YOU HATE---- OZ: YOU'RE GOD DAMN RIGHT I DO!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You!! Beautiful. And yeah, if I see Mack in OF instead of Anderson one more time, Ozzie's gonna need some extra security. Edited April 19, 2007 by TheBigHurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Well, Mack is a pretty fluid OFer in his own right, and normally, has a much shorter swing. We have enough long, loopy swings in the lineup, and even though I'm a pretty big BA fan, I'm all for playing the guy that is getting on base. They both play damn good defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagotony06 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Apr 19, 2007 -> 12:12 PM) Hey, Brian, less time talking, more time being a good baseball player. You are an automatic out. Shut your mouth. At least it sounds like Anderson is coming to grips with the fact that he, himself, has put himself in this position, nobody else--something the Soxtalk community can not seem to grasp. Couldn't have said it better myself!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObamaKnowsBest Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Apr 19, 2007 -> 10:26 AM) I wish more media would grill Ozzie on this situation so we can get the truth. A scenario I see possible is like the movie "A Few Good Men" where Ozzie just goes off. OZ: You want answers? Reporter: I think I'm entitled to them. OZ: You want answers? Reporter: I want the truth! OZ: You can't handle the truth!! OZ: Look we play a game with outfield walls...those walls need to be defended..whose gonna defend them you??.....you Mr Marriotti? I pick the men to defend those walls...we live by words like honor and team work...you use them as a punchline. I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Brian and you curse the manager. You have that luxury.... I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a reporter who sells papers on my every move and then questions the manner in which I make them!! I'd rather you just said thank you and went on your way. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you're entitled to! Reporter: Did you tell Brian he could win the job in spring training just to turn around and hand it to Erstad. OZ: If I say Brian ain't playing then he ain't playing!!! Reporter: Did you tell him when he does play, you will put him in the least possible situation to succeed. OZ: You Fa**ot...I make the lineup!! Reporter: Do you Hate Brian Anderson Mr Guillen... OZ: I do the job they hired me to do. Reporter: That's not what I asked, Do you Hate Brian Anderson OZ: .*@$*&^@ Reporter: Stop blabbering and answer the question Do you Hate Brian Anderson.... OZ: &%$(*#^)*&)#(%$_)#%*)(*^)*(^_ *@$*&^@.... Reporter: ANSWER THE QUESTION MR GUILLEN...DO YOU HATE---- OZ: YOU'RE GOD DAMN RIGHT I DO!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You!! Post of the Year???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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