Comments on: Boston Red Sox endorse hazing

By: FenwayKing

FenwayKing — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:15:35 +0000

I agree with Don: its really the repercussions that decide how bad the situation. If they’re just trying to peer pressure the newbies into making a fool of themselves then whatever but if they were to say threaten them with beating them up for not doing it then its a different story.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:57:09 +0000

Why the BoSox hate? It’s a very well-run organization that doesn’t just rely on big bucks anymore. More teams should aspire to do what the Sox have done.

Yeah, they’ve done this hazing crap for a long time… and I wish they’d stop… but I will say that just about every team, if not every team, does similar things. The only reason why you’re reading about this one is because of the increased media attention on the Red Sox.

If you want to be taken seriously on this issue, you should be directing this anger against all teams and focusing on the MLB itself to change policy to ban this kind of stuff.

By: Joe Guckin

Joe Guckin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:45:01 +0000

On the Twitter feed of Todd Zolecki, Phillies beat writer for MLB.com: “Rookie hazing. Escalona and Mayberry in lady pilot costumes for the flight. Happ is Superwoman. Costumes don’t fit right.”

By: phinfanattic

phinfanattic — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:31:18 +0000

btw…the player pictured is Josh Reddick and he is HOT!!!

By: phinfanattic

phinfanattic — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:28:26 +0000

Way overreacting!! It’s not only the Red Sox but just about EVERY MLB does this!!! The Florida Marlins just did the same thing…their players dressing as girls (not as characters of Oz.) At least this hazing doesnt cost them any money. What about in the NFL when rookies paying thousands (yes, thousands) of dollars when the team goes out to dinner and they are left to foot the bill. How about when ALL rookies on the 1st day of training camp get haircuts from the vets (mohawks, reverse mohawks, eyebrows shaved…etc).

The type of hazing that needs to be villified is the type that puts people in danger…drinking too many beers leading to alcohol poisoning, and/or making people perform sexual acts.

By: ossurworld

ossurworld — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:15:03 +0000

Some of the most prestigious publications, like the New York Times, have been taken in by fakes over the years. A clever fiction writer can pull off any ruse. Just ask Clifford Irving…

By: Jay Original

Jay Original — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:35:21 +0000

Cyd went to Stanford??? Lol

By: DruggyBear

DruggyBear — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:07:45 +0000

OMG rookies having to dress up like lions and scarecrows this is truly an outrage! Cyd you need to go call the WAAAAAAAMBULANCE on this right away!

By: ossurworld

ossurworld — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:22:29 +0000

I always enjoy hearing self-righteous indignation, filled with self-admitted “hate” for people, groups, and teams.

By: Russ Pepin

Russ Pepin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:17:53 +0000

How absolutely absurd that this “writer” would waste his time damning the Red Sox for a harmless and comical initiation of their rookies! And to assimulate such fun with sodomy—–maybe this author has some long-time personal hangups and should go get some professional help to heal them.
And to be so full of hate—–there’s another issue that his psychologist should address.
This is from a life-long Red Sox lover and I don’t apologize one bit!