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2 minutes ago, Aglets said:

OK, I need to eat some crow here.

Melewski asked Coolbaugh and Davis some tough questions and published an article tying them all together.  He didn't really shy away from very much.  I guess it might be nice to hear his personal take and analysis of what's going on but as far as getting the facts to the fans........he did a solid job.   I apologize for having doubts.

I will agree to that.  Baltimore press steps up.

But I will also say Melewski probably didn't want to ask those questions.  Had Palmer not said anything last night, if everything was status quo, I don't think any members of the Baltimore media would be snooping around to see how much work Davis is putting in, how much he's worked or hasn't worked with Coolbaugh, etc.  

In other words, Melewski asked because...well, so many people are talking about it today.  It would look weird if he DIDN'T ask about it.  In a sense, he kinda had to.

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Yikes. The ugly part of ugly season is really starting now. Everybody has to cover their butts a little. Coolbaugh probably doesn't want to throw Chris under a bus, but he's probably looking ahead to his next job and wants to protect his reputation. "I didn't screw Davis up and he would work with me to fix himself." Buck is covering for Davis and is probably very willing to throw Coolbaugh under a bus if necessary. Coolbaugh is almost certainly gone no matter what happens, so no real cost to Buck. His coaching staff hasn't exactly been stable while in Baltimore anyway. Weird situation. I bet no one is happy with Palmer today!

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Just now, TouchemAll said:

Davis if you can't stand the heat get out of the fire...

Your individual statistics speak of themselves it was bound to happen be glad you not a Yankee right now the media has been SOFT ON YOU, IT'S time to put up or shut up. 

The New York and Boston media would fillet Davis until he had a nervous breakdown.  I'm imagining a Mike Francesa rant in my head right .   

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20 minutes ago, Aglets said:

OK, I need to eat some crow here.

Melewski asked Coolbaugh and Davis some tough questions and published an article tying them all together.  He didn't really shy away from very much.  I guess it might be nice to hear his personal take and analysis of what's going on but as far as getting the facts to the fans........he did a solid job.   I apologize for having doubts.

Yeah, Melewski wrote a real article. http://www.masnsports.com/steve-melewski/2018/05/chris-davis-reacts-to-jim-palmers-criticism.html

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26 minutes ago, wildbillhiccup said:

New definition of insanity. Chris Davis continuing to approach hitting the same way and expecting different results. 

"I would try and bunt but the other team wants me to bunt".  No Chris they are tickled pink that you either strike out or hit into the shift.  

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Well, nobody can say that Melewski didn’t cover the topic.   

I think Palmer should have left the Coolbaugh part out of his critique of Davis, as it’s only led to trouble in the clubhouse.   But, he was more or less accurate.  

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