OT: Apparently Verlander has an issue with the FREEP. Astro block the FREEP from post game press conference
The article does not say who the reporter is. My guess is Anthony Fenech.
August 22nd, 2019 at 9:18 AM ^
You're going to make us give the freep clicks aren't you...
Edit: In defense of OP, the article reads like a civil complaint. It details the facts to support its complaint that it was denied access to Verlander for post-game comments and the efforts 'the reporter' undertook to get access. Verlander then denied answering his/her questions. There is nothing in the article to suggest who the reporter is or why Verlander refused to give a comment.
There's nothing here. Don't bother clicking.
August 22nd, 2019 at 9:20 AM ^
Honestly I thought the article was funny in a whiny way. "Violating Baseball Writers’ Association of America protocol and possibly the MLB collective bargaining agreement." OH no, not violating protocol.
August 22nd, 2019 at 9:27 AM ^
The only interesting part of this 'story' would be the why of it. But that's apparently for another day.
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:53 AM ^
Duh - JV obviously is a poster here and knows the protocol.
August 22nd, 2019 at 12:51 PM ^
Never tell Verlander that you just got done fapping to Upton's nudes in the media restroom unless you want to risk being denied access at some point in the future.
August 22nd, 2019 at 9:44 AM ^
The writer that was barred is Anthony Fenech. I am amused at how huffypuffy sports journalists get when things like this occur.
August 22nd, 2019 at 9:54 AM ^
They get “huffy” because it’s against the rules and absurd, especially given the current national environment. It’s a totally dickhead, prims Donna thing to do.
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:55 AM ^
If you have all the facts (like why he was denied access) please share. Otherwise don't pretend you're in a position to judge.
August 22nd, 2019 at 12:36 PM ^
JV tweeted that it was due to unethical behavior in the past, and that he/they had notified the Freep before the game that he wouldn't talk with Fenech there, so they should send someone else. Apparently, the Astros had let the Freep know as early as Tuesday. Sounds reasonable to me.
August 22nd, 2019 at 11:45 AM ^
Who the fuck is prims Donna?
August 22nd, 2019 at 1:26 PM ^
Who is, someone that's never been in my kitchen, Alex.
August 22nd, 2019 at 12:17 PM ^
What rules? Nothing should compel someone to speak to the press. And if there's a CBA issue, I'm sure Verlander can afford the fine.
August 22nd, 2019 at 12:41 PM ^
Marshawn Lynch agrees.
August 22nd, 2019 at 2:16 PM ^
Fenech is free to report on the game and the Astros and Verlander are free to tell him to pound sand and/or not answer his questions. Works both ways.
August 22nd, 2019 at 9:24 AM ^
That's interesting... I have an issue with the freep as well.
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:20 AM ^
Hey freep, Karma is a bitch! Enjoy!
Now back to my excessive stretching.
August 23rd, 2019 at 7:25 AM ^
Be careful - according to my friend, that can make you go blind.
August 22nd, 2019 at 9:29 AM ^
I have been a Detroit Free Press reader for two decades and even read it while this site called for its boycott. The paper has always exhibited a lack of integrity with its coverage of all topics including sports and politics.
Ironically, whenever Brian breaks his no politics rule and comments on the subject it mirrors presentation from the Detroit Free Press. The paper has delved into more gotcha journalism and click bait for cheap attention as of late. The only sports author I read from the paper is Mitch Albom and even he has his history.
August 22nd, 2019 at 9:36 AM ^
Yeah...I just read Mitch’s take on what happened. He’s “saddened” about the development and is “concerned about where we are as a society.” He was so upset he almost couldn’t finish his lunch with Keith Jackson.
August 22nd, 2019 at 1:29 PM ^
I'm pretty sure Keith Jackson had plans with Morrie
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:22 AM ^
Why do you still read it, is it for the shock or comedic value?
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:41 AM ^
You mention the freep's personality of looking for cheap attention and then reference Albom as a source you read?
I'm very confused.
August 22nd, 2019 at 2:26 PM ^
I enjoy Album's writing style. I read his books on Bo and the Fab Five. I don't take his content as unadulterated truth but I do enjoy a lot of what he writes.
August 22nd, 2019 at 2:57 PM ^
The paper has delved into more gotcha journalism and click bait for cheap attention as of late.
It's not just "as of late." Remember, this is the paper that for years employed that bastion of journalistic integrity, Drew Sharp. If there was ever someone who was desperate for cheap attention, it was Bitter Little Drewie. He was Valenti with newsprint.
August 22nd, 2019 at 9:40 AM ^
“Blocking a working reporter from doing his job is unprofessional, disappointing and intolerable,” Free Press executive editor Peter Bhatia said. “We will be protesting to MLB and the Astros.”
Intolerable? What a bunch of self righteous asshats. It's not like we can't find out what Verlander said from a variety of other sources. So denying the Freep access in no way shortchanges the public. Imagine, the Freep actually having a consequence for their perpetual arrogance. Yay!
August 22nd, 2019 at 9:42 AM ^
Somehow the notion of a "free press" has morphed into "do and say whatever the fuck you want and then bitch when there are consequences."
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:17 AM ^
Depending on the reason, banning him from the presser may well be "unprofessional, disappointing and intolerable". But again, depending on the reason, it may not be - it may well be a perfectly adequate response to something the paper/reporter did/did not do.
But until there's a reason, we have no way of telling. And all of the pearl clutching about it is ridiculous!
August 22nd, 2019 at 12:21 PM ^
This thread is becoming a posbang.
The way journalists act sometimes makes me laugh. They've never helped me do my job - quite the opposite. Why am I under any obligation to help them do theirs?
August 22nd, 2019 at 9:40 AM ^
I think he's pissed because the FREEP posted a tongue-in-cheek headline after the game: Justin Verlander once again pitches Detroit Tigers to victory, 2-1 in Houston.
I saw it last night and thought the sports editor saw the boxscore and forgot which side JV pitched on. Either way, he benefited by very generous press coverage in the FREEP, even during his so-so years.
I see people taking the side of JV, and I don't know if the feeling would be the same if it was a Detroit News reporter. But dude is a millionaire. He can answer the question of a simple beat writer who never had an agenda against him. Or maybe just not answer his questions and tell him why to his face.
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:05 AM ^
So - so years? Maybe 2 when he wasn't injured. 2013 - 2015, other than his first in the league were his only so - so years and he was injured in 2014. People believe he was hurt in 2013, but wouldn't admit it. I don't think the Headline would have been the issue, because how would he have seen it. Was it even out before the reporters wanted to interview him? Sounds like you have definitely taken a side.
August 22nd, 2019 at 11:51 AM ^
His 2008 season was less than stellar.
August 22nd, 2019 at 11:56 AM ^
The tweet/article was online within minutes of the final out. That's the only explanation that makes sense unless Verlander had a beef with the FREEP or Fenech before this. But I don't remember hearing any issues when Houston was in town last month.
I just think the Astros made the wrong call in barring the reporter from the locker room. It violated the MLBPA/BWAA agreement. If JV didn't want to answer his questions, that's his right to do. But the team should've let the guy in.
August 22nd, 2019 at 12:00 PM ^
I agree, they should never ban a reporter or paper, but I doubt they were online looking to see what the Freep wrote before letting reporters in the locker room.
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:12 AM ^
If this were the Tigers picking and choosing which local media outlet carries their water, I'd have an opinion.
Verlander is an Astro. We will see him maybe once a year. If he's got a problem with Fenech or the Freep and wants to pay the fine to flip them the metaphorical bird, I don't give a shit. This is the most I've talked about Anthony Fenech in my life. He should be grateful.
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:17 AM ^
That headline doesn't even make any sense. If he had pitched a bad game and given up a bunch of runs, it would, but losing 2-1 is not the pitchers fault. It sounds like someone came up with that idea before the game, and thought they were so clever that they decided to use it no matter what as long as the Tigers won.
August 22nd, 2019 at 4:49 PM ^
Zero shot that was the issue here
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:19 AM ^
what does JV being a millonaire have to do with anything on this issue?
August 22nd, 2019 at 11:16 AM ^
People like to get mad at others for making more money than them and think they shouldnt have the ability to be angry or hurt bc their skills allow them a nice salary.
August 22nd, 2019 at 11:46 AM ^
Dude can make all the money he wants. But this seems real petty if he's upset over a headline, especially when the beat writer didn't write it.
August 22nd, 2019 at 6:06 PM ^
Verlander tweeted that he would not speak to Fenech due to unethical journalism in 2015. It had nothing to do with any current headline.
August 22nd, 2019 at 6:07 PM ^
Verlander tweeted that he would not speak to Fenech due to unethical journalism in 2015. It had nothing to do with any current headline.
August 22nd, 2019 at 6:07 PM ^
Verlander tweeted that he would not speak to Fenech due to unethical journalism in 2015. It had nothing to do with any current headline.
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:45 AM ^
Asinine headline.
JV retired the first 12 batters in the game in a row. Only gave up 2 hits. Both dingers. It was another awesome performance by him. If I'm a field player, I feel like ass for only giving JV 1 run of suport against the worst team in the league.
On another note, I'm worried about JV getting screwed on the Cy Young again this year. He's top 3 in all the major patching stats. But he's also #1 in home runs given up. Last night did not help in that regard.
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:50 AM ^
"Justin Verlander once again pitches Detroit Tigers to victory, 2-1 in Houston"
That is a great headline, and the paper should not have taken it down! LMAO!!!
August 22nd, 2019 at 12:46 PM ^
I agree it's hilarious, and I think headlines should be fun. I don't think JV's "unethical" statement goes to a headline like that though.
August 22nd, 2019 at 1:20 PM ^
If this is a real headline, then it is total bush league something you would expect from the NY Post, good for JV in giving the freep the finger.
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August 22nd, 2019 at 1:36 PM ^
That headline, which they later changed, is exactly why he's pissed. It actually read more like "Vintage Verlander Leads Tigers to 2 - 1 Win Over Astros". It was an unprofessional, childish, and mean spirited headline. For the Freep to get all indignant and call the Astros is ridiculous.
The Free Press should be ashamed of themselves
August 22nd, 2019 at 9:46 AM ^
Justin Verlander is irritating. He and Aaron Rodgers have the same “I’m a god, you are blessed that you have the privilege to ask me questions” thing going on. They should hang out. They probably do hang out.
August 22nd, 2019 at 9:50 AM ^
This is not the case at all.
August 22nd, 2019 at 10:07 AM ^
I have never gotten that vibe from Verlander. I honestly don't think I've ever gotten that vibe from Rogers either, and I hate the Packers.