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By jrwbaseball

March 7, 2011 10:26 PM | Link to this

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By Emccoy

March 1, 2011 1:46 PM | Link to this

Dear reds authority, you need to grow a pair and respect your elders. I highly doubt you are even in your high schools hall of fame. Hal McCoy has got to be one of the best writers ever and actually has the balls to write how he feels. Until you are on his level of excellence, shut the h* up! Thanks, Emccoy

By Reds Authority

February 28, 2011 2:09 PM | Link to this

Further, Hal McCoy is single-handedly responsible for ending the career of a major leaguer. Jason LaRue was a casualty of Johnny Cueto’s kicks which were brought on by the irresponsible reporting of McCoy that caused the CIN-STL fracas. Were it not for McCoy’s reporting clubhouse banter and off-the-cuff remarks by Reds players (i.e. Brandon Phillips), Jason LaRue would still be playing the game today. Shame on you, Hal McCoy!

By Gem&Heater

February 27, 2011 9:14 AM | Link to this

also to Reds Authority - you are quite simply an A$$, get a real life and do something productive other than bashing people who have more integrity and talent then you. You can disagree with the column but why be so mean spirited? Do you feel better now?

By Log Cabin John

February 27, 2011 8:37 AM | Link to this

Got one remark for this “Reds Authority” guy: I’d like to buy him for what he’s worth and sell him for what he thinks he’s worth! From that profit would come enough money to send every Reds fan to spring training with sufficient funds remaining for the optrectomy surgery this genius direly needs. It appears his optic nerve is connected to his anus which gives him such a shi**y outlook on life!

By ohdave

February 27, 2011 6:09 AM | Link to this

Oh, who cares what Gomes said. All Reds fans were thinking the same thing.. HA! Take that, Cards! Now if only Carpenter would lose the strike zone and Pujols gets traded to the Angels…

By Shawn

February 27, 2011 5:30 AM | Link to this

Hal, you just retired again from being a “reporter,” and revealed yourself as a back-slapping, jock-sniffing clubhouse buddy of the players. So you’re saying he didn’t say it? Which report are we to believe?

By Florida Buckeye

February 26, 2011 9:51 PM | Link to this

Hal, I find it amazing that players are constantly saying, ‘I didnt say that’ or ‘It was taken outta context’ or something along those lines…if nothing else, since the advent of twitter and its rising popularity, fans are realizing that our sports heros are NOT the geniuses off the field that we might have otherwise thought. They constantly say and do things that come across as idiotic, and then, pass the blame on to others. Hal, keep reporting what you see and what you hear, and let the chips fall where they may: I for one, would rather hear/read the truth, than some PC Spindoc’s view on what ‘should’ have been said, or what I ‘should’ have thought about it…lastly, I don’t think it would have been all that bad, or unexpected for a Reds Player - after last year’s bad showing against the Cards - to have had a little excitement at a hurdle being removed from their path to the playoffs!

By Reds Authority

February 26, 2011 1:26 PM | Link to this

Carol: Hal’s days are numbered. He has embarrassed himself, the DDN and Reds players and staff these last couple of years. He is single-handedly responsible for the St. Louis fracas that got several players and 2 managers suspended. He should have stuck to covering the GAME and not publishing inflammatory statements/actions by players. He has greatly tarnished that HOF distinction. Better leave now, Hal, before it’s too late!

By Carol in Cologne

February 26, 2011 1:07 PM | Link to this

Seems to me anyone who would think Gomes was “celebrating” an injury to an opposing player is probably one who would do such a thing. It nearly makes me sick how many people here are into Hal bashing. One of the greatest and most respected sports writers in the country. The day we lose Hal will be like losing the sunshine forever. Remember how many DDN subscribers cancelled their subscription when it was announced that he was “retiring”? Hal, keep up the good work, we need you and your keen insight into the world of baseball. My eyes and ears are older than yours, I NEED you.

By STaylor

February 26, 2011 12:56 PM | Link to this

cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/2011/02/23/sorting-out-gomes-wainwright/ Not the only reporter who heard it. I think the people that posted comments about Hal’s credibility and “70 year old ears” owe an apology to Hal. Gomes did do it and therefore it was reported to the fans.

By Shawn in the ATL

February 26, 2011 12:48 PM | Link to this

blah, blah, blah…who cares? It will all amount to what it is..nothing. Hal - keep on writing. For me you are almost as entertaining as the game, and certainly a big part of my whole Reds’ experience. Thank you.

By Reds Authority

February 26, 2011 10:04 AM | Link to this

Hal, you are absolutely despicable and have stayed long past your time. I truly hope Dusty Baker and the entire Reds team black ball you. If I am Walt Jocketty, I would make sure that you do not step foot back in the Reds clubhouse. Hopefully, the DDN will see how pathetic you have become and fire you immediately! Go home, you pathetic troublemaker!!

By Gem&Heater

February 26, 2011 9:21 AM | Link to this

Hal, isn’t it great that you can still write something that can stir up so many comments? Who cares (and what difference does it make) if Gomes did celebrate? Hell, I would if I were playing. And, finally, don’t listen to the negative comments about your 70 year old ears. These comments are from idiots who know squadoosh about sports and couldn’t make their T-ball teams when they were kids. Keep writing what you hear and I’ll keep enjoying what you write. By the way, Gomes may be a long lost son of mine. With the change of one letter, we share the same first and last names.

By RJ

February 26, 2011 7:51 AM | Link to this

Im not a Reds fan nor am I a Cardinals fan. But McCoy broke a rule….what is said in the locker room, stays in the locker room…Good luck Mr McCoy trying to interview some of the Reds players this year…Even Breneman thinks you were wrong

By Mark

February 25, 2011 5:48 PM | Link to this

Time to leave those 70 year old ears at home.

By statmom

February 25, 2011 4:19 PM | Link to this

Hal, Thanks for callin’ ‘em like you see ‘em. Tempest in a teapot. I’ll have mine straight.

By RC

February 25, 2011 4:00 PM | Link to this

Stoopidest controversy ever. Wake me when the games start.

By Colgar

February 25, 2011 3:50 PM | Link to this

I was there. I heard Gomes sing “I won’t let you down.” Then passing a teammate said “Wainwright gone.” This happened before I found out about Wainwright’s elbow. I remember thinking he was singing about taking Wainwright deep to help the team. Gomes isn’t the type to wish injury on anyone. I just think a few added meaning from Hal’s blog that wasn’t there.

By Reds Fan 101

February 25, 2011 1:26 PM | Link to this

Seems to be a lot of Cardinal fans on here. Hal, rest easy. This too shall pass. Looking forward to 2011.

By jim t

February 25, 2011 1:17 PM | Link to this

What I find hillarious is that the comments for this article and the one dealing with whinney B###s by BP have by far had the most comments out of any Hal has written.Where is the game on the field??? Fact is, whether Gomes said this or not is irrelevent. It will not impact the outcome on the field one iota. It also doesn’t make Gomes any less of a person if he said it. I’m sure if he said it, the reference was geared towards the reds not having to face one of the best pitchers in the league. Not that he was glad that Adam Wainwright was injured. If Votto went down and was lost for the year I’m sure Cardinal players would be sad that Joey was injured but delighted that it increased their chances of making the playoffs. Gomes isn’t a bad guy and Hal isn’t a bad reporter. From a fans perspective I’m glad we don’t have to face Adam but I wish him a speedy recovery. I don’t think this makes me or Gomes a bad person. Exhibition Games start jSunday. Lets put this non-event where it belongs in our rearview mirror.

By Jay

February 25, 2011 12:33 PM | Link to this

Toddles, this “SO CALLED REPORTER” is in the baseball writers Hall of Fame and has been covering the Reds since 1972. Yes, he might have made a mistake, but he came out and apologized like a good reporter should. So this “SO CALLED REPORTER” probably knows a little more about reporting than you, I, or a lot of people do.

By Brian

February 25, 2011 12:30 PM | Link to this

Hey Dad, Great job! Ignore the haters. They obviously are still reading your blog so what does that tell you. When you do choose to retire completely they will be left with the mundane articles from the AP. And by the way, we all know Gomes said it.

By Toodles

February 25, 2011 11:24 AM | Link to this

I don’t have a problem w/Gomes saying anything in the locker room - I DO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS SO CALLED REPORTER RUNNING WITH IT W/O TALKING TO THE SOURCE.

By TJ

February 25, 2011 10:00 AM | Link to this

Gomes is classless, the Reds are classless…

By James H.

February 25, 2011 9:05 AM | Link to this

Get over it. Mistakes happen, so stop lynching Hal over it. Sheesh.

By Jerry

February 25, 2011 5:36 AM | Link to this

I thought it was always best interest to check facts. Go to the source… Guess the “day of the tweet” makes this a thing of the past. Way to sell papers Hal. Maybe you will get to see a fight on the field because of this.

By Dee Pends

February 25, 2011 12:39 AM | Link to this

Hall of Fame or not, it’s time to put the old fella in the bullpen permanently. He hasn’t written anything insightful since the early ’90s.

By George Hale

February 25, 2011 12:31 AM | Link to this

Those who repeat smack, or what they thought they heard, are no better than those who created it. I believed Mr. Gomes. The current Reds are of impeccable character and will let their play on the filed do the talking. Brandon Phillips will continue to tell the truth. Many will not like it, but it’s not smack. There are also those who do not have sufficient internal stability to use their power without corrupting. This sports writer is one of those.

By PostL

February 24, 2011 10:35 PM | Link to this

Gomes was a douche in Tampa so I have no doubt he was singing in reference to Wainwright’s injury. Every time there was some sort of tussle there he was, right in the middle of it. That scrubbish .200 lifetime avg versus Wainwright might have been part of the reason he was singing.

By reds'90

February 24, 2011 9:43 PM | Link to this

Unbelievable some of the comments on here. The Reds chances of winning the Central just a went up a huge percentage and I would be celebrating if I were Jonny too.

By reds'90

February 24, 2011 9:37 PM | Link to this

Hal, As a lifelong Reds fan, I greatly enjoy your blog and want you keep bringing us these golden nuggets of the major leagues. You do an excellent job of covering MLB and the Reds and your insight is invaluable to baseball fans. Keep up the great work.

By rj

February 24, 2011 8:57 PM | Link to this

I would think that so-called “hall of fame (shame)” writers would work for accuracy in reporting. If Gomes gets hit by a Cardinals pitcher the 1st game, you should be made to stand at home plate and let Gomes fire a couple at you. Retire, Hal. You are losing it.

By STLRedsFan

February 24, 2011 8:54 PM | Link to this

Typical media “wanna be”! Regardless of what he did or didn’t say it was within the confines of his own clubhouse. What were you doing,hiding in the corner looking for a crumb(what does that sound like)?? First( or should I say most recently) you sneak around and throw Philips under the bus with yet another clubhouse comment and now Gomes. That’s not journalism. It’s creating a story for your own benefit. Maybe the Reds will wise up and stop you at the door from now on. Hope you’re proud of yourself!

By JW

February 24, 2011 7:08 PM | Link to this

Come on Hal!! Were you the one in school, who ran to tell the teachers, that little Jimmy didn’t finish his chocolate milk? Seriously Hal! Live up to your HOF status!

By AJ

February 24, 2011 6:20 PM | Link to this

Are you really suggesting that you did not know the firestorm that would erupt when you write about a Reds player “celebrating” an injury to an opponent? Come on, now. Be a Hall of Famer. No one believes that bunk. You got what you expected … and probably what you wanted.

By Rudy

February 24, 2011 6:13 PM | Link to this

@ Reds Authority You are despicable. Hal you’re a fantastic write and I’ve always enjoyed reading your articles. Keep up the good work. I love it when the trolls come out to play as well. Trollin Trollin Trollin…Keep these Trollers Trollin.

By Reds Authority

February 24, 2011 5:35 PM | Link to this

Hal, you are absolutely despicable and have stayed long past your time. I truly hope Dusty Baker and the entire Reds team black ball you. If I am Walt Jocketty, I would make sure that you do not step foot back in the Reds clubhouse. Hopefully, the DDN will see how pathetic you have become and fire you immediately! Go home, you pathetic troublemaker!!

By Brad

February 24, 2011 5:22 PM | Link to this

Gomes better duck the first time he faces ///any/// Cardinal pitcher this year.

By Dave The Minister

February 24, 2011 5:19 PM | Link to this

Hey Hal, I am sure we have all been guilty of saying/writing things that we should not have. Just because you have “HOF” at the end of your name does not make you immune to this problem. Don’t worry about it and keep trucking along with the great career that you have worked so hard at. I am still with you 100% my friend! To the others who wish to throw Hal under the bus and want to kick him while he was down, let me remind you of the words of Jesus when he spoke to a very angry crowd, “…let those who have never sinned throw the first stones!” So to you all who have never done anything wrong before go ahead and beat up Hal, but for us that have had our fair share of regret, let’s extend just a bit of grace here. Go get ‘em Hal and God bless the Reds!

By Reds Phan

February 24, 2011 5:08 PM | Link to this

shame on you, Hal McCoy.

By craig

February 24, 2011 5:03 PM | Link to this

You people calling for the reporters head amuse me. Do you think he just made this up? Get a clue. Gomes said it, and he should own it instead of letting this old guy twist in the wind…

By MisterRedLegs

February 24, 2011 4:27 PM | Link to this

At least he did not tweet this. Then it would be a story. Just you wait old Brandon is next to say something stupid. You might hear it but Fay won’t

By Rob

February 24, 2011 4:19 PM | Link to this

Hal, You were wrong to report it without following up with Gomes first because you should have known it would be misconstrued. Having said that, I had the same reaction when I head the news about AW. I was happy that the Cards would not have his services this year but not about the fact that the guy is injured. There is a difference in the two.

By Petey

February 24, 2011 4:17 PM | Link to this

I agree with Ralph: Hal, why no apology to Dusty for your insinuation that he might be winking or crossing his fingers while speaking well about Wainwright? It was editorializing and inappropriate.

By Sam

February 24, 2011 3:20 PM | Link to this

Man, Hal you really screwed up again. At least with Phillips, you got it straight from the horse’s behind. You should know better than to run with a story like that w/out talking to Gomes first, knowing what a racket it would cause. Has your Blog ratings fallen to such lows that you need to resort to this kind of reporting? In your rush to be first you have hurt your credibility, IMO.

By goredlegs

February 24, 2011 3:18 PM | Link to this

Hal, keep up the good work. Your insight into the clubhouse is always appreciated. Do not lose any sleep over it, this is the internet after all, hate on haters.

By Greg in Fishers Indiana

February 24, 2011 3:07 PM | Link to this

Time for Hal to get the hell out of the locker room. It’s that simple.

By SJ in Va.

February 24, 2011 3:03 PM | Link to this

I know we all have no sound judgment anymore when people actually believe - regardless of what Gomes sang - that he was really happy to hear about a pitcher’s injury. People are mad about this? Really? Let’s see - Wainwright probably should have won the Cy Young Award last year, the Reds could not beat him or Carpenter, and none of the Reds are allowed to be happy about the possibility of not facing him? For a culture of insensitive people, we sure are thin-skinned, aren’t we? Of course it’s unfortunate the guy’s hurt - I’ll pray for a quick healing so we can beat the Cards at full strength. But if Carpenter blows his arm out too, I’d probably sing AND dance. Best of all, regardless of how upset people are, it’s still February and we’re talking baseball. Well done, Hal.

By SJ in Va.

February 24, 2011 3:01 PM | Link to this

I know we all have no sound judgment anymore when people actually believe - regardless of what Gomes sang - that he was really happy to hear about a pitcher’s injury. People are mad about this? Really? Let’s see - Wainwright probably should have won the Cy Young Award last year, the Reds could not beat him or Carpenter, and none of the Reds are allowed to be happy about the possibility of not facing him? For a culture of insensitive people, we sure are thin-skinned, aren’t we? Of course it’s unfortunate the guy’s hurt - I’ll pray for a quick healing so we can beat the Cards at full strength. But if Carpenter blows his arm out too, I’d probably sing AND dance. Best of all, regardless of how upset people are, it’s still February and we’re talking baseball. Well done, Hal.

By thad matta

February 24, 2011 2:51 PM | Link to this

Wow unbelievable Hal!! Talk about stirring up trouble and disclosing some clubhouse joke that has no place in your column. Junior can’t hit a fastball anymore and you have lost your judgement capacity.

By gmr

February 24, 2011 2:46 PM | Link to this

The Reds website posted nearly the ame thing as Hal wrote. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110223&contentid=16714044&notebookid=16714066&vkey=notebookcin&cid=cin&partnerId=rss_cin

By Mark from C-Bus

February 24, 2011 2:44 PM | Link to this

Do any of you geniuses understand Hal doesn’t work for the Reds? It isn’t his job to write only positive stories, and I wouldn’t read him if he did. I like the fact that after decades on the job, he hasn’t drunk the Kool-aid like lots of other reporters.

By Reds Superfan

February 24, 2011 2:29 PM | Link to this

You say you have lost sleep because of your decision, but you haven’t lost enough. It is disappointing that you selectively pick and choose the locker room chatter you choose to report. From spring training even.

By Joe H.

February 24, 2011 1:50 PM | Link to this

Hal, I have been a fan of yours for a few years now… Your “Apology” to Jonny though is cr@p. “If I had it to do over, I would ignore what I “thought” I heard - as did a couple of other people.” As did other people??? Any of those people want to speak out & defend your comment? I’ll bet not. Either get it together again like when you wrote an article for DDN, or just RETIRE already!

By Harry the Redleg

February 24, 2011 12:58 PM | Link to this

Wow, accusing a player of rejoicing in another players misfortune. If you receive a cold shoulder when you arrive at the Reds clubhouse you will know why. After burning Brandon Phillips last year will the Reds allow you in the clubhouse any more??

By Ken

February 24, 2011 12:54 PM | Link to this

Funny how things worked out since Hal was initially thrown under the bus by his own sports editor, only to be brought back after an outcry by the readers. Why do people even bother reading the DDN anymore? They’re just a combination of the Cincinnati Post, Columbus Dispatch and WHIO-TV and several other publications. They’re only in it for the money, not the quality of the product. Like most other papers, they’ll be extinct in less than five years.

By Mike

February 24, 2011 12:44 PM | Link to this

Holy cow! Gomes makes a joke and people jump on their high horses. Baseball is a game. Of course no body wants to see anybody get hurt, but what Reds fan wasn’t happy to see them avoid Wainwright for a year? If Votto went down you know La Russa would be singing.

By Bob540

February 24, 2011 12:31 PM | Link to this

We can all pretend otherwise, but people do celebrate when an opponent is weakened for whatever reason. Think that the rest of the country isn’t celebrating the 5 game suspension those Ohio State football players received (for doing virtually nothing wrong)? True, it wasn’t due to injury, but missing those games can still cost those players millions in an NFL contract, and those are college kids. Hey, Wainwright got a setback, not a death sentence. Think StL fans wouldn’t be celebrating if Arroyo went down for the season? Maybe Hal repeating whatever he thought he heard was a mistake, but he is far from the only writer in the locker room and these things will and do come out.

By Andy

February 24, 2011 12:29 PM | Link to this

Once again, the Reds are the class of this division and of the whole NL (maybe behind Philly.) The Reds have the hitting, pitching, fielding, and managing of a World Series caliber team. The Reds have the best fans in the game too. The Cards are second-rate and have been for years. That World Series win in 2006 was a fluke. The Cards’ ownership doesn’t care about winning because the sheep at Busch will accept whatever bunch of losers are put out on the field. Reds fans demand success and demand top notch play and now they’ve got it.

By tiredofit!

February 24, 2011 12:22 PM | Link to this

this is pretty much a no story.

By Ebes

February 24, 2011 11:24 AM | Link to this

It is amazing how fast things get out of control and twisted around. Sometimes a missed word or certain conotation can change your perception of a casual remark.

By CincyB

February 24, 2011 11:08 AM | Link to this

I don’t get it Hal…what was the point in even posting something like that to begin with? Even if that was what he was singing, what’s the purpose in even putting it out there? Seems pretty damned petty to me.

By AJ

February 24, 2011 11:08 AM | Link to this

First off Hal, you have been a great contributer in the world of Reds media. However, I have to agree with Paul Daugherty’s 2/24 Morning Line. I don’t see the value of you running with this article. First, it is more than likely going to get Gomes beaned and possibly hurt. Second, it’s locker room talk and should stay there.It was not a press conference. Finally, I am a big believer in karma and this appears like it is going to bring some bad karma in the Reds directions. I hope I’m wrong.

By RedRick

February 24, 2011 11:08 AM | Link to this

Hal says: “If I had it to do over, I would ignore what I “thought” I heard - as did a couple of other people.” C’mon hal, you been in the business too long not to think it thru beforehand, although after BP’s fiasco last year I’ve got to wonder if you just need fodder for your column.

By R

February 24, 2011 10:49 AM | Link to this

I’m sorry but is Jonny Gomes somebody?

By Mike

February 24, 2011 10:47 AM | Link to this

Who cares?!?!? Really? One of baseball’s best pitchers is probably out for the season, wouldn’t that make players in the Central Division a little happy knowing they don’t have to face him? I think this is great and I thought the brawl last year was great. If others view our organization as classless, so be it, why does it matter. All that matters is winning and we did that last year and we’ll do it again this year. Looks like our rotation just got better than the Cards’!

By Pharrell

February 24, 2011 10:45 AM | Link to this

It’s pretty obvious that Gomes really said it but won’t own up to it now. Pro athletes do this all the time. Hal’s only mistake was that he didn’t get Gomes on tape.

By Chuck

February 24, 2011 10:40 AM | Link to this

Who cares? Nice work Hal! You will always be the MAN…With all the trash talk in the NFL or NY sports in general….sure why not dance and sing about a signifacant player being hurt…i dont wish serious malice on people (death), but a pitcher hurt his arm!! It happens!!! Go Johnny for hating the Cardinal and want to win the divison…SHAME on HIM!! He gets paid millions of dollars to care!!!!!

By Lou Stuehl

February 24, 2011 10:32 AM | Link to this

Stick to your guns, Hal. If he said it, don’t cover for him.

By ralph

February 24, 2011 10:25 AM | Link to this

Hal, why no appology to Dusty for your insinuation that he might be winking or crossing his fingers while speaking well about Wainwright?

By Brian

February 24, 2011 10:24 AM | Link to this

I wonder if Gomes would have liked it if people were signing when he had his heart attack. Nobody knew who Gomes was before this incident and nobody know Gomes now. And it wasn’t Carpenter that started the brawl is was that joke of a player Phillips. Win something and then pop off.

By Joe

February 24, 2011 10:21 AM | Link to this

A GOOD reporter would have approached Gomes and asked for clarification instead of just writing something without checking facts. Hal, if you heard other reporters “singing” about all the eye problems you have had in the past, you wouldn’t have liked it. I can’t believe you actually wrote what you did. Maybe it’s time to hang it up for good. You have really tarnished your legacy. Give it up while you still have some fans. I wonder how many of the Ask Hal questions are actually real and not made up to fill space. No doubt you heard what you heard but you had no business writing it without asking Gomes about it. Also, maybe it’s time to limit when reporters are allowed in the clubhouse. Just leave the reporting to those who are stil professional. Come back to Ohio and enjoy retirement.

By Rob

February 24, 2011 10:20 AM | Link to this

you won’t throw anybody under the bus, you turd, you already did!

By HankY

February 24, 2011 10:02 AM | Link to this

You are have become nothing more than a glorified gossip columnist. Hopefully, Dusty will kick you out of the clubhouse. Please retire.

By ESQ

February 24, 2011 9:44 AM | Link to this

Andy, what color is the sky in your world? Seriously, your lack of intellect is an insult to even the illiterate bumpkin population of Ohio. Go back to your trailer and have another Pop Tart on your Woody Hayes collectible plate while your cousin/wife cooks up a fresh batch of meth. It’ll be okay. Really.

By lynn

February 24, 2011 9:27 AM | Link to this

Well, well, well another Reds player opening their trap and badmouthing the Cardinals. They deserve anything that happens to them this year. Can’t wait for them to visit STL!

By Andy

February 24, 2011 9:24 AM | Link to this

Cards fans need to realize that their franchise is a pathetic joke that’s stuck in the past. Ownership gives them crap wrapped in nostalgia and those sheep at Busch happily eat it up. Next 10 years will be dominated by the Reds winning all the division crowns, NL Pennants, and even World Series and the Cards will be mired in mediocrity and become bottom feeders like the Pirates. And that’s what St. Louis deserves as the murder capital of the US. Cincinnati is better than St. Louis is every single possible way from the city’s history, the class of people, and the sports teams. If St. Louis became a huge sinkhole tomorrow no one would even notice.

By Luke

February 24, 2011 9:15 AM | Link to this

Wainwright doesn’t deserve this. He seems to be such a classy, respectable person. If this were Carpenter, I would find this situation to be not only humorous but deserved. I feel bad for both Wainwright and Gomes. I have to say, I although it is Wainwright that might be out, there’s some sigh of relief.

By Brooke

February 24, 2011 9:07 AM | Link to this

Hal, I have nothing but respect for your past work, but it’s time to retire for real. You seem to have lost all sense of judgment and based on this blog post, you’ve also absolved yourself of any accountability for your inaccurate reporting. All of the other Reds reporters are backing up Gomes, and yet you continue to make excuses here for being wrong. I understand that the theme song of a 25 year old movie is probably too new for you to know. However, now for the second time, you’ve caused animosity between two clubs that wasn’t necessary due to your poor judgment and inaccurate story. Ken Griffey finally hung it up-it’s time that you do too.

By DinDYT

February 24, 2011 8:51 AM | Link to this

“…but I won’t throw anybody else under the bus.” Hal, you may not have thrown any writers under the bus but what you reported has only increased the perception of the national baseball fanbase that the Reds and players are a classless organization. This is a major setback towards reversing the damage last years brawl caused. There is no way I can believe that someone with your experience would have no idea the fervor such a post would cause. What may be most offensive though is quoting Gomes without even talking to him or telling him you would run that comment. And to do it while high tailing it out of goodyear is just cowardly.

By Joe

February 24, 2011 8:27 AM | Link to this

I wasn’t happy when I saw that Wainwright was hurt. I wish it was Carpenter, the one who escalated the brawl @ GABP last year.

By Jay

February 24, 2011 8:12 AM | Link to this

Don’t listen to the people ripping you a new one, Hal. There is no accountability on the internet whatsoever and they can hide behind their computer screens and criticize whoever they want with no consequences. People know you and you actually came out and apologized. Whether you made a mistake or whether Gomes was celebrating the injury, you still came out and fixed whatever mistake may or may not have been made. Good job. I like your blog.

By Petey

February 24, 2011 3:11 AM | Link to this

I agree with Aaron on this. Hal has not earned a passing grade in locker room judgment over the last year, but I expect better going forward.

By goredlegs

February 24, 2011 2:27 AM | Link to this

Well I have been pretty excited all day that Wainwright will hopefully gone for the year. And I hope Gomes did sing about it, I don’t know how you don’t love a good rivalry. It’s nice to see the players as into it as the fans are. Also, who are any of you to say what Hal has the right to post?

By Paul

February 24, 2011 1:54 AM | Link to this

Mary how can you say its not his business? of course lockeroom talk is his business, its why you and the rest of us read his blog, of course some things are not for publication and maybe the line is kinda grey sometimes but obviously Hal is pretty good about not crossing it or he wouldnt get all the great stuff he does, this post is as close to a retraction as is necessary. I don’t think any of us would wish an injury on another teams player but a little fist pump for the competative edge that results from said injury isnt necassarily bad sportsmanship. By the way I have trouble spelling necassary, and a lot of other words, so obviously I have no business writing anything.

By Mary

February 24, 2011 12:36 AM | Link to this

Get ready for some more bean ball from the Cards, this time it will be Gomes and it will be your fault Hal. Stay silent about the locker room talk, it’s not your damn business anyeway.

By Randy

February 24, 2011 12:21 AM | Link to this

To quote Judge Smells from “Caddy Shack” Oh Billy Billy Billy Billy Billy. These weren’t foolish responses. They were reactions to poor taste. All of us avid fans of Hal realized this smacked of the National Enquirer and was below Hal’s quality penmanship. A loyal follower will bring you back in bounds when you wander out of bounds.

By Aaron

February 24, 2011 12:01 AM | Link to this

I’m hesitant to say this since I respect the work that you do: But, between this and Phillips’ comments about the Cardinals last year, maybe it’d be wise to limit some of the locker room talk that you write about. In the grand scheme of things, these comments don’t add to the understanding of the game. All they do is add unnecessary controversy to what should already be an intense race for the NL Central…

By J

February 23, 2011 11:47 PM | Link to this

I’m sure there will be a ton of people out there that won’t believe Gomes anyway.

By billy

February 23, 2011 11:46 PM | Link to this

Well said Hal! Still doesn’t excuse all the fools that blamed it all on you. Everyone takes things so dang seriously nowadays.