Today it was revealed that the Boston Red Sox hired a private investigator to tail Carl Crawford. Apparently, it caused quite an uproar in the media and talk radio. The Red Sox resorted to these measures to see if he was doing anything "suspicious" before they gave him a seven year deal.
When Carl found out, he admitted that he was a little creeped out and that he now looks within a "100 yard radius" before he enters his car or home.
First off, I don't see what the big deal is. If I was about to sign a seven year deal with somebody for millions and millions of dollars, I ABSOLUTELY would hire a PI to check him out for a week or two. Even if it was just to see if I had an issue with anything he was doing in his personal life that I may have a moral conflict with OR anything that may be a PR nightmare. What if he was a "serial cheater" like Tiger, what if he carried a gun like Plaxico Burress, or what if he was boozing it up every night and then driving home? I think I would want to know these things BEFORE I sign with him. I randomly monitor my step-sons facebook page, I want to know what he's up to.
I think it may surprise many of us how often this goes on in sports. I think it may surprise you how many times regular civilians are tailed or checked out by potential employers. Makes me think twice about what I post on my Facebook page.
And what's all this about 100 yards? Where does this guy live that he can see 100 yards radius? I live in a very suburban neighborhood and I can't see in a 100 yard radius from my front porch. For one, there's a because there's a big house in the way for more than 175 degrees. Then there's the neighbors houses and trees... I think that Crawford should stick to baseball where things are measured in feet, leave the yards to the football players!
Also, the post Carmelo Anthony trade is still quite the talk of the tri-state area, especially after last night's debut. It's not all in a good way.
It seems that many in the New York media don't believe Donnie Walsh after he stated on his twitter account that Isaiah Thomas was not involved in the trade in ANY way. Thomas has been careful about the way he answers direct questioning about the trade and whether he consultated in the trade.
The NY media, many of them, all say that they don't believe Mr. Walsh.
I say "Who gives a shirt!?!?" I mean really, who cares? Does it matter? Outside of the general feeling that Isaiah has no idea how to run a basketball organization or coach a team for that matter. We all know that he was an amazing player but once the jersey turned into a suit and a tie, it's like he lost use of his brain. Maybe the Knicks organization is trying to distance themselves from Isaiah. Maybe Isaiah is trying to save face with the general public and get back in the Knicks front office. Who knows? Even more importantly, WHO CARES? Does it matter if he lied? Who does he have to answer to? HE OWNS THE NEW YORK KNICKS!!!
Seriously, if he doesn't want the impression that Isaiah was involved, who cares? I wouldn't have involved Isaiah! I'm not sure that Isaiah knows what's best for the Knicks. But... what do I know? Donnie Walsh sure isn't calling me to ask for my advice. Then again, I'm not sure I would want him calling me.... I probably would tell him to sign Brett Farve just as a joke....
Tomorrow's Friday! Make it count, make it memorable!
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