Ryan Braun exonerated, no suspension… Latest: MLB drops Eliezer Alfonzo suspension; case similar to Braun's (part 1)

[Madtown343]

If I'm reading Will Carroll's tweets correctly. It sounds like cnnsi didn't want the article. And that he's looking for someone to publish it and he won't just blog it because he feels he needs to be paid? Why wouldn't SI want it if it's about Braun and the science of it all? Or am I reading it wrong?

 

 

Saw that. Not sure what it meant either. I hope Braun talks first and then Carroll's article reaffirms much of what Braun says...

[trwi7]

Setup for the press conference.

 

[Raw Biz]

If I'm reading Will Carroll's tweets correctly. It sounds like cnnsi didn't want the article. And that he's looking for someone to publish it and he won't just blog it because he feels he needs to be paid? Why wouldn't SI want it if it's about Braun and the science of it all? Or am I reading it wrong?

 

Reading it wrong. He said a couple of guys already wrote a piece on the situation. Not sure if they covered the same sciency stuff that we would have but maybe SI just didn't want multiple pieces on the story.

[brwrsfan]

Can anyone post important stuff Braun might say? I have a meeting for the next 2 hours and will miss it, but I will likely get the chance to check BF.net on my phone a few times to see what the deal is.

 

Is that sad that it's this important to me that I can't wait 2 hours to see what he says? Not sure...

[jazzytrav]

So, we know with some certainty now that the issue was bigger than a "technicality", which should be surprising to no one given the rigor of MLB's testing process. Incidentally, it's just so ironic that talking heads chose to write off this decision this way after talking up the strength of the 13-0 record until yesterday.

 

I still don't get it. Why is anyone talking about a 13-0 record on these matters? As I understand it, if the information never gets leaked (as it did in this case), and the player wins the appeal, we would never even hear about it. For all we know, MLB could have a losing record in these cases. Am I wrong on this?

[brwrsfan]

If I'm reading Will Carroll's tweets correctly. It sounds like cnnsi didn't want the article. And that he's looking for someone to publish it and he won't just blog it because he feels he needs to be paid? Why wouldn't SI want it if it's about Braun and the science of it all? Or am I reading it wrong?

 

Reading it wrong. He said a couple of guys already wrote a piece on the situation. Not sure if they covered the same sciency stuff that we would have but maybe SI just didn't want multiple pieces on the story.

 

But wasn't the idea that he had NEW stuff? About replicating the tests and whatnot? If that's the case and this is really new stuff that could really help explain what the deal is, wouldn't places be jumping up and down to get it? Would it matter to have 2 articles on it if they were completely different?

[thebruce44]

Sorry to ask, but it would be awesome if someone could post links to all the audio or video in one post like the guy on Mike and Mike, Will Carroll's interview, and Braun's presser. I'm in meetings and missing most of this unfold while this thread gets more and more massive. I just don't want to miss anything.

[Nottso]

If I had Braun's pee in my fridge I'd tell everybody.

 

I've been dying for a new sig...thanks Nottso

 

If anyone can post a link to a video of Braun's announcement or even just a recap, it would be greatly appreciated. Not sure I'll be able to get away for it.

 

Glad to be of service (I think).

[Raw Biz]

If I'm reading Will Carroll's tweets correctly. It sounds like cnnsi didn't want the article. And that he's looking for someone to publish it and he won't just blog it because he feels he needs to be paid? Why wouldn't SI want it if it's about Braun and the science of it all? Or am I reading it wrong?

 

Reading it wrong. He said a couple of guys already wrote a piece on the situation. Not sure if they covered the same sciency stuff that we would have but maybe SI just didn't want multiple pieces on the story.

 

But wasn't the idea that he had NEW stuff? About replicating the tests and whatnot? If that's the case and this is really new stuff that could really help explain what the deal is, wouldn't places be jumping up and down to get it? Would it matter to have 2 articles on it if they were completely different?

 

I'm not sure, all I know is he said that a couple of guys already wrote an excellent article on the situation.

[azcheesehead]

Can anyone post important stuff Braun might say? I have a meeting for the next 2 hours and will miss it, but I will likely get the chance to check BF.net on my phone a few times to see what the deal is.

 

Is that sad that it's this important to me that I can't wait 2 hours to see what he says? Not sure...

 

I'm giving a test in class right now....no, it's not.

[BradWI]

Unfortunately I doubt we're going to get many specifics from Braun. Especially if the matter could still end up in the courts (either via MLB's appeal or Braun's team going after someone).

[trwi7]

A little cracking in Braun's voice.

[dlk9s]

A little cracking in Braun's voice.

 

Yeah, he seems like he's trying very hard to keep his emotions in check.

[Raw Biz]

Either Braun should be nominated for an Oscar or he truly is innocent.

[jjfanec]

He calls out the STD claim

[dlk9s]

JAB AT ESPN. NICE.

[dlk9s]

He's incensed. This is great so far.

[jjfanec]

I dont think he is going to go into a ton of details, but I love how he is calling out certain people without naming names

[Funketown]

For a single number to be 3x higher than any other number in the history just reeks to high heaven when you have 10,000 samples. I can't believe this isn't being brought up by more people.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Braun's killing it right now. I love the emotion. I believe he's innocent. I can't believe he's keeping his emotions in for the most part. He's clearly pissed.

[trwi7]

Braun is absolutely owning this.

[jjfanec]

Fedex getting some free publicity

[TURBO]

This is great! He is giving a lot of details, A LOT of details! Good for him, and yes, he is KILLING IT!

[TURBO]

I love this guy more than ever right now!

[stoutdude04]

His doctor story is exactly how I explained it to my girlfriend. It makes a lot of sense to me. He also is implying that the collector may be a shady fellow.