My Thoughts on Sports/Blog Writing

I've had a couple of unprintable riffs and tiffs this week regarding what I have either written or coments on in this blog. None are earth shattering but either my writings or my opinions have come into question from a various group of players, fans, bloggers, beat writers, and, even an agent.

Here's my thoughts.

1. No, I am not a "beat reporter" for the Mets. I have been Morris Commications' beat reporter for the Savannah Sand Gnats for two years, but that doesn't count, does it?

2. No, the only difference between "beat writers" and Mets bloggers is the amount you are paid and the fact that you have a fancier handheld then us "amateurs".

3. No, I hate spell-check, but I'll be better.

4. The one thing beat writers and bloggers have in common is reporting a story. In both cases, we don't create the facts that precipitates a story being written. We simply tell everyone what happened, and sometimes give an opinion.

5. We are the messenger, thus, we don't get oral sex from a groupie.

6. But if you do, and you're being paid either as a player, ex-GM on a baseball network, or whatever, it is going to be reported.

7. Those of you that don't like what I report... I'm just cutting and pasting, guys.

8. Those of you that don't like my opinion...  it's just like assholes...

9. Yes, wives, husbands, family,and large animals are off duty.

10. Lastly, Happy Holidays to all of you.

Mack