There’s this ESPN radio guy, Colin Cowherd (a name that is either made up or patently British, in which case, we can ignore everything he says because the British know jack about baseball), who claims Cliff Lee said he hates Texas, and phoned it in against the Orioles because he’s only showcasing his talent when the Rangers play elite teams, so he can get the heck out of here and just go play for a real team like the Yankees next season. He also said Lee hates the heat. Like there’s a pitcher out there somewhere that actually likes playing in 150 degree temperatures.
Well, Lee had some choice words for the possible limey, saying Cowherd is a lying liar who lies, and that if he has a source, he needs to produce it, because, well, he never said such a thing.
It does sound a little cockamamie. I mean, would it really be in Lee’s best interest – if he is interested in getting the heck out of here at the end of the season – to lose to lackluster teams?
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Cowherd is a no-nothing, blowhard, shock value hack of the highest order. His (Cowherd’s) purpose has been served: people are talking about him and his show.
Cowherd isn’t a limey, he’s an absolute moron of a radio personality who doesn’t know crap about baseball. He’s beyond terrible. So it’s no surprise that he would come up with this absurd idea that doesn’t make any sense.
I wonder what the Yankees’ Financials’ look like. Is Cowherd listed in the expense column?
Right on all counts for the previous comments. However, I was concerned about the way Lee pitched in Baltimore. I watched him and I was concerned that the Rangers might have burned him up already. It was not a good game for him, and the last pitch he threw that evening was a little candy curve that was roped into the gap. I feel confident in saying JB or zobzerto or myself could have roped that pitch into the gap. I’m not certain MCC has that kind of power.
ESPN’s policy is that they must have at least two sources for their stories, and I have no doubt that Cowherd met that criteria.
The problem? He used his sock puppet and his cat. What do you expect from ESPN and its 24 hour news cycle?
@JB – I wonder if there is a “payolla” b/w sportscasters and major league teams?
It’s true. I’m more of a glue guy. I’m like a coach out on the field. Lunchpail. Grit. Headfirst dives.