Ryan Braun Named NL MVP

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Not saying he's right but I'm sure there is more of an emotional sentiment fueling that statement.

and it's still the worst

[MiamiHomer]

I do. Remember that Manny Ramirez guy?

Manny wasn't exactly well liked before his suspension on steroids. I think what Omar said about the athlete being personable and well liked, such as Braun and Pujols is now, is what made most of the public give them the benefit of the doubt.

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Never trust a guy named Das.

[Madman81]

Manny wasn't exactly well liked before his suspension on steroids. I think what Omar said about the athlete being personable and well liked, such as Braun and Pujols is now, is what made most of the public give them the benefit of the doubt.

Manny wasn't well liked by the general public? I remember the general public, save Red Sox fans, going crazy (in a good way) when he lit it up with the Dodgers. Didn't they call it Mannywood? That is at least how I remember it.

And if we're specifically talking about the general public now, then I absolutely believe his being white was a huge factor in his support.

[MiamiHomer]

Manny publicly quit on his team. I don't think the general consensus around baseball fans after that was that they liked Manny. They may have found his antics amusing but I don't think he was a well liked figure in baseball after that.

[Beef]

Manny wasn't well liked by the general public? I remember the general public, save Red Sox fans, going crazy (in a good way) when he lit it up with the Dodgers. Didn't they call it Mannywood? That is at least how I remember it.

And if we're specifically talking about the general public now, then I absolutely believe his being white was a huge factor in his support.

It went both ways with Manny. People thought he was cute and silly when he played well and when he struggled they talked about how he didn't try and quit in Boston.

[Madman81]

Manny publicly quit on his team. I don't think the general consensus around baseball fans after that was that they liked Manny. They may have found his antics amusing but I don't think he was a well liked figure in baseball after that.

I think you are overestimating the intelligence and perception of the average baseball fan/American.

It went both ways with Manny. People thought he was cute and silly when he played well and when he struggled they talked about how he didn't try and quit in Boston.

I remember this as well, but I think the average fans, those who make up the majority of the general public, quickly forgot, if ever even realizing, the specifics of his departure from Boston as he tore it up with the Dodgers.

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Supposedly the MLB is now considering "other options." Like what?

[Bobbob1313]

John Buck's take.

@MLBNetwork hey hot stove anybody think that the collector may have contaminated the test? He did have the test for 2 days to turn it in!

[Valid]

Maybe, but I think race had a lot to do with the decision.



I do. Remember that Manny Ramirez guy?

I am not going to say you are entirely wrong because I just don't know, but I don't think it's fair to cite Manny here because, unlike Braun, he didn't appeal his suspension.

[jOOj]

Supposedly the MLB is now considering "other options." Like what?

Gon have him whacked. Then blame it on a minority.

[Miamarlin21]

Apparently the reason why they overturned the suspension was because of protocol on how the sample was handled. So I guess he still could have cheated?

[Mainge]

Mhm.

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Never trust a guy named Das.

I wonder how many people got that. I'll set the total at 5.5

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Well over.