Oh Tejada

Post #1 » by **GYBE** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:56 pm

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3351418

In a story that doesn't exactly qualify as surprising, it seems Tejada lied about his age.

Markos · Post #2 » by **Markos** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:15 pm

They dont seem to mind...hmm I wonder if they will in a year. Wouldnt this be a valid reason to void the contract if they wished to

Relentless88 · Post #3 » by **Relentless88** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:20 pm

That's pretty sad, now if only Yi could admit it..

Post #4 » by **Bleeding Green** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:21 pm

But he's playing like he's 25!

Go Astros!

Post #5 » by **Da Schwab** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:16 pm

Relentless88 wrote:That's pretty sad, now if only Yi, Mutombo, Danny Almonte, and Greg Oden could admit it..

Fixed.

xAIRNESSx · Post #6 » by **xAIRNESSx** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:53 pm

lol

That was an hilarious interview. It's funny how Miggy was all shocked and surprised, so he just walked away.

High 5 · Post #7 » by **High 5** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:01 pm

People like that "Tom Farrey" are d-bags. The most important thing he has done in his career is help bust Miguel Tejada for being 2 years older than he really is. He has been one of the most durable players in baseball over his career.

If you want to bring it to his attention in private whatever, but it's stupid to tape it and broadcast it all over the world. Not that it wasn't funny.

Post #8 » by **Bleeding Green** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:46 pm

What? It's called reporting facts. The fact is Miguel Tejada is older than his reported DOB claims. This isn't news you say?

a-rod · Post #9 » by **a-rod** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:21 am

No surprise here....

Da Schwab wrote:-= original quote snipped =-
Fixed.

High 5 · Post #10 » by **High 5** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:32 am

Bleeding Green wrote:What? It's called reporting facts. The fact is Miguel Tejada is older than his reported DOB claims. This isn't news you say?

I didn't say it wasn't news. But to trick him into giving you an interview and then just throwing that on him is pretty lame if you ask me. You can report the facts without embarrassing someone like that. (at least to that degree)

I don't care either way, I just think it makes him look like a punk.

mcmasterballer1 · Post #11 » by **mcmasterballer1** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:25 pm

wow that was so to catch a predator like...

also what a bunch of douches on espn like get the guy on air and then embarrass him on national television?... jackasses

hermes · Post #12 » by **hermes** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:43 pm

i thought his interview was pretty funny, just getting up and leaving

Post #13 » by **craig01** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:44 pm

Geez, that stuff has been going on forever down there.

BTW- How just how old is Julio Franco? 52? 58? 63?

Post #14 » by **Schad** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:35 pm

craig01 wrote:Geez, that stuff has been going on forever down there.

BTW- How just how old is Julio Franco? 52? 58? 63?

Julio is only 35; he lied about his age when the Phillies signed him, as he knew that no team would give a large signing bonus to a five year old.

gooGD · Post #15 » by **gooGD** » Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:59 pm

This was a disgrace by ESPN to totally blind side Tejada. Did anyone see this? I just happened to be flipping around and saw this go down. It is absolutely embarrassing, to do something like this to another person. Disgraceful. I've lost a lot of respect for ESPN.

Do you seriously think that they would do the same if this was Lebron? Oden? Wright? Evan Longoria? Santana? An absolute joke. Everyone knows that these players lie about their ages, this is what they are told when they sign with a club, to make yourself look like a better prospect. Would it shock anyone if David Ortiz is actually 35 instead of 33? or however old he is right now?

Bush league by ESPN.

RaoulDuke79 · Post #16 » by **RaoulDuke79** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:48 am

gooGD wrote:This was a disgrace by ESPN to totally blind side Tejada. Did anyone see this? I just happened to be flipping around and saw this go down. It is absolutely embarrassing, to do something like this to another person. Disgraceful. I've lost a lot of respect for ESPN.

Do you seriously think that they would do the same if this was Lebron? Oden? Wright? Evan Longoria? Santana? An absolute joke. Everyone knows that these players lie about their ages, this is what they are told when they sign with a club, to make yourself look like a better prospect. Would it shock anyone if David Ortiz is actually 35 instead of 33? or however old he is right now?

Bush league by ESPN.

You had respect for ESPN?

I remember those days. Actually no I don't.

Post #17 » by **lpsevier** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 2:01 am

WOULD THEY HAVE DONE THIS TO BRETT FAVRE!?!

DakkaFromNyc · Post #18 » by **DakkaFromNyc** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 2:54 am

He shouldnt have lied if he didnt want this coming, even tho he lied 4 a good enough reason.. if i was 2 tell u i wouldnt lie 2 get payed i would be lying

livestrong4ever · Post #19 » by **livestrong4ever** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:41 am

gooGD wrote:This was a disgrace by ESPN to totally blind side Tejada. Did anyone see this? I just happened to be flipping around and saw this go down. It is absolutely embarrassing, to do something like this to another person. Disgraceful. I've lost a lot of respect for ESPN.

Do you seriously think that they would do the same if this was Lebron? Oden? Wright? Evan Longoria? Santana? An absolute joke. Everyone knows that these players lie about their ages, this is what they are told when they sign with a club, to make yourself look like a better prospect. Would it shock anyone if David Ortiz is actually 35 instead of 33? or however old he is right now?

Bush league by ESPN.

espn is an entertainment channel seriously they are going to do whatever gets them the best ratings.

trwi7 · Post #20 » by **trwi7** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:44 am

livestrong4ever wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

espn is an entertainment channel seriously they are going to do whatever gets them the best ratings.

You think this will give them good ratings? With the cheap **** they just pulled I would say it's likely that people are driven away from watching their "entertainment."