I have been highly critical of Mario's departure from the Pens to play hockey. Now, he's hurt and the Pens are toast. I don't care how a player feels about their country, when you sign a contract (or in this case, own a team) you should put the team first. Here is an interesting exchange a friend of mine had with the PR staff of the Pens about this matter.
posted by Dwight Gooden at 05:56 PM on February 28, 2002
New Red Sox owners oust Duquette.
There is nothing to jump for joy about here. Duquette still built the 2002 team, so we know they will suck and collapse. Worse, Kerrigan is a punk of a manager that went from respected pitching coach (maybe the best in the biz) to a dead duck within days of his hiring. Sorry Sox fans, but you better find Babe's piano soon.
posted by Dwight Gooden at 06:02 PM on February 28, 2002