Re: Rays' Wander Franco out of lineup as MLB probes 'social media posts' involving star player
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 12:28 pm
by flaokie
To me it seems that the girl's "statement" that was read was written by an adult - not a 14 year old.
"Unapologetic" isn't a word often used by 14 year olds.
Who knows -- maybe he is a wacko pervert -- it could be a set up.
Even if its not true, just the accusation could be enough to ruin his carrier.
Re: Rays' Wander Franco out of lineup as MLB probes 'social media posts' involving star player
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2023 2:42 pm
by Nyte_Byrd
And he was doing so well. It's a shame this happened or it's a setup. I always thought his hitting and fielding were remarkable.
I remember when they had him sit out two games because they said he wasn't being a good teammate,
and got into a row with Arozarena in the dugout. I had never noticed he had any attitude issues.
Oddly, enough, I had always thought it would be Siri who would screw up. The Rays management didn't seem
to take issue with Siri acting out, slamming his bat down a lot when he strikes out (which he does quite often). Siri reminds me of a child in a man's body. Now he is more of a candidate not to be a good teammate. Notice when he does hit a dinger, he stands there and gloats. Shortly later he's in the dugout
watching himself hitting a homer on a tablet.
Ya know, I wonder if they even randomly drug test players anymore. I would think management has drugs on their mind though about all this, which may even be making some other players worried. When I see certain players having to rub their nose when they are at bat, yes, it does make me suspicious. I wouldn't be surprised if that nose rubbing stops all of a sudden until things cool off.
I remember back in the sixties and seventies, when it was openly revealed that certain Hispanic players were doling out amphetamines to some players to get more pep and energy.
Re: Rays' Wander Franco out of lineup as MLB probes 'social media posts' involving star player
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 1:26 am
by flaokie
Yep -- I thought it would be Siri too.
He has the body of a grown up and the brain of a 3 year old.
The loss of Franco will hurt - he was playing very well.
