Strasburg speaks out against Harper

Zan · Aug 16, 2010

"If he wants to play here, he's going to play here. He doesn't need advice to confirm his views. If he doesn't want to play here, then we don't want him here. That's the bottom line." - Stephen Strasburg

Represent Strasburg, Harper is a ******.

Strasburg ftw.

Brian

beefycheddar · Aug 16, 2010

Didn't Strasburg sign at the deadline too......

Jaypers · Aug 16, 2010

Here we go.

Erich · Aug 16, 2010

beefycheddar said:
Didn't Strasburg sign at the deadline too......

Kettle black

SamHell · Aug 16, 2010

I don't see that as speaking out against Harper at all. Just stating facts. Every player in MLB would probably say something similar about their teams draft pick.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd ... d=13510628
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Strasburg when asked if he had any advice for Harper.
"If he wants to play here, then he is going to play here," Strasburg said. "He doesn't need any advice from anybody. You don't need to convince him otherwise. If he doesn't want to play here, then we don't want him here -- bottom line. We want guys who want to play on this team. It's really important."

jlecates · Aug 16, 2010

I actually read this more as Strasburg understanding both sides, and therefore knowing that the only reason a deal doesn't get done is if Harper doesn't want to play for the Nats. The money will be there, as it was for Strasburg, so that isn't the hang-up.

i43770 · Aug 16, 2010

beefycheddar said:
Didn't Strasburg sign at the deadline too......

77 seconds before the deadline

I actually like what Zimmerman said about Harper; http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumo ... nst-phenom.

NECpilgrims8 · Aug 16, 2010

Pretty damn politically correct statement, along the lines of being as blunt as he can be.

Don't follow the media hype as this speaking out "against" Harper.

He is merely just stating the obvious facts of the situation, being that he had the same situation last year.

andyduke86 · Aug 16, 2010

SamHell said:
I don't see that as speaking out against Harper at all. Just stating facts. Every player in MLB would probably say something similar about their teams draft pick.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd ... d=13510628
Full quote
Strasburg when asked if he had any advice for Harper.
"If he wants to play here, then he is going to play here," Strasburg said. "He doesn't need any advice from anybody. You don't need to convince him otherwise. If he doesn't want to play here, then we don't want him here -- bottom line. We want guys who want to play on this team. It's really important."

Exactly. This is a non-story.

seitas · Aug 16, 2010

For anyone that read beyond ESPN's headline it is clear that the quote was selectively edited to make it appear like a "call-out". Actually it was a pretty vanilla statement taken out of context. ESPN looks like TMZ on this one.

thefasterblade · Aug 16, 2010

Harper is quickly becoming hated.

ronfromfresno · Aug 16, 2010

i43770 said:
beefycheddar said:

Didn't Strasburg sign at the deadline too......

Click to expand...

77 seconds before the deadline

I actually like what Zimmerman said about Harper; http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumo ... nst-phenom.

Why did ESPN use a picture of Adam Dunn?

200lbhockeyplayer · Aug 16, 2010

The reporters created this story...and the players who did the exact same thing are reacting for them.

Beautiful hypocrisy throughout.

All The Hype · Aug 16, 2010

thefasterblade said:
Harper is quickly becoming hated.

People don't like cocky dbags.

Granted, he's still just a kid, but he has a lot of maturing to do.

I think one of the most impressive things is being great at something, knowing you're great, but maintaining respect for the game and a humble outlook on your talent. This is one reason why Derek Jeter is a big fan favorite.

Crash Davis · Aug 16, 2010

ALL_THE_HYPE said:
thefasterblade said:

Harper is quickly becoming hated.

Click to expand...

People don't like cocky dbags.

Granted, he's still just a kid, but he has a lot of maturing to do.

I think one of the most impressive things is being great at something, knowing you're great, but maintaining respect for the game and a humble outlook on your talent. This is one reason why Derek Jeter is a big fan favorite.

And you know Harper is a cokcy dbag how?

He has a shark for an Agent.

That's all there is to it.

Name one #1 overall draft pick that Boras repped that didn't pull some sort of shenanigans? This dates all the way back to Brien Taylor.

So...is this a surprise? Absolutely not.

Pine Tar · Aug 16, 2010

Funny thing is Stras has the same angent and that Agent works for the client and that client is Harper, So the nationals will have to bend over and pay that kid, just like they bent for Stras. But all Stras was saying if you don't like what they offer and you feel you could or can get more then go ahead and move on to where you fell you need to go. As for me if I was him (Harper) I would not even readin to it as much as the media is going to spin this.

Zan · Aug 16, 2010

Crash Davis said:
And you know Harper is a cokcy dbag how?

He has a shark for an Agent.

That's all there is to it.

Name one #1 overall draft pick that Boras repped that didn't pull some sort of shenanigans? This dates all the way back to Brien Taylor.

So...is this a surprise? Absolutely not.

[youtube:3rq6nayz]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLV8FpFXOMo[/youtube:3rq6nayz]
This. Watch any other interview you want then you can come to your own conclusion about him. But I totally agree with Ryan, he's a ******.

Brian

NECpilgrims8 · Aug 16, 2010

What about that interview shows you he is a ******?

In fact, I think he is pretty damn level headed and well spoken. He states that he plays a lot of baseball, he acknowledges he is a good player, he understands the decision he had to make, and he is clearly driven to be the best.

Those are the qualities of top players in any sport. Don't confuse confidence with arrogance. When you have a target on your back from everyone, you have to walk around with a little bit of cocky attitude. If you don't, you will just fall to the pressure.

Just because your favorite mega-star has a smile on his face and says the right things to the media, doesn't mean he isn't cocky. He is just adjusted to deal with all the pressure and used to the spotlight.

elmalo · Aug 16, 2010

BASEBALL IS A BUSINESS!!!

elmalo · Aug 16, 2010

Crash Davis said:
[quote="ALL_THE_HYPE":3vrpp021]

thefasterblade said:

Harper is quickly becoming hated.

Click to expand...

People don't like cocky dbags.

Granted, he's still just a kid, but he has a lot of maturing to do.

I think one of the most impressive things is being great at something, knowing you're great, but maintaining respect for the game and a humble outlook on your talent. This is one reason why Derek Jeter is a big fan favorite.

And you know Harper is a cokcy dbag how?

He has a shark for an Agent.

That's all there is to it.

Name one #1 overall draft pick that Boras repped that didn't pull some sort of shenanigans? This dates all the way back to Brien Taylor.

So...is this a surprise? Absolutely not.[/quote:3vrpp021]

That Shark got Brien Taylor a million dollars. Taylor got hurt and his career ended. Without Boras Taylor never would have gotten that million dollars.

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