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Just saw this headline on the front page of ESPN.com:
“McLaren unleashes after M’s loss to Angels”
Apparently Brian McLaren, the well-known Christian author who, according to his blog just returned from a trip to Africa, lost his cool with the media following the Mariners latest loss to the Angels.
While no audio of the tirade is available at the moment, Prayers For Blowouts did obtain a transcript of the anger-laden rant, which we are happy to share with you:
McLaren: “This is ridiculous! I am over in Rwanda, working with the fine people of Amaroho-Africa, and these Mariners get swept at home by the stinking Angels! They are 18 games under .500! 18 GAMES! Something has got to be done here. You want to know what’s got to change? EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE, THAT’S WHAT!
The Mariners have got to find their way again. I mean, this team’s payroll is $117 Million dollars. We can’t change that. It’s the story we find ourselves in. The problem is, we have the worst flippin’ record in the league. The WORST!
There’s no secret message here kids. It’s plain and simple. Win. We’ve got to win. These players might be more ready than they realize, I don’t know. But we’ve got to start winning now. We’re giving too many freaking games making the same stupid mistakes over and over again. It’s a generous orthodoxy, and there’s no place for it on the baseball diamond. NONE!
Don’t get what I’m not saying here, I don’t want any adventures in missing the point. Every player and coach is responsible for this, and we are all responsible for turning this around. And that’s the last word (and the word after that).
You can support Brian, and maybe help him calm down a bit, buy buying one of his books or donating to Amaroho-Africa.
You might also want to pray for Richie Sexson. If McLaren gets a hold of him, it might get ugly.
Tags: Brian McLaren, Fake News
June 5th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
“This team is awful! You guys are playing like a bunch of modernist-foundationalists. Where’s that PoMo mojo we talked about? The passsion? The post-structuralist angst? That’s what wins ballgames. Stop being so sure of yourself and submit to the flow!”
June 5th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
So can you count the correct number of Mclaren book titles i hid in his tirade? First person with the right answer wins a pat on the back and a blue ribbon.
June 5th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
I’m almost positive it’s eight, (One of the cursed numbers for those who follow Lost).
June 5th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
good job Nate, maybe I’ll give you that blue ribbon for your wedding present next month.
and for what it’s worth, Brian M thought this whole thing was funny, so that’s pretty rad.
June 6th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Great site!! Funny post. Wow, well done on everything. Thanks for stopping by Saved in Sports.
June 6th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Thanks Jen!
June 6th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Its nice to see that the level of frustration with this years Mariners has reached such a high profile personality. This was supposed to be THE season!
Whats the deal?!?