tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14311253.post1832146502211373600..comments2024-01-05T03:41:19.602-05:00Comments on Nats Triple Play: The Dukes HazardNatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03967066946860270813noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14311253.post-66960127188167254792007-11-25T09:42:00.000-05:002007-11-25T09:42:00.000-05:00Nate,I think you are right about Duke's behavior b...Nate,<BR/><BR/>I think you are right about Duke's behavior but wrong because you don't believe people change. I think if Tolman's accounts of Duke's behavior ore accurate, Dukes has taken measures to curb his temper. Tolman has spent a lifetime in baseball coaching and mentoring many young players who needed guidance getting beyond their immaturity and lack of social skills.<BR/><BR/>As a baseball fan, if the Nationals can make a deal for Dukes, it would make the team stronger. I'll trust the management to keep him on an even keel.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16273865046482321689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14311253.post-19711422227396099722007-11-22T23:14:00.000-05:002007-11-22T23:14:00.000-05:00the Nats would be lucky to have him.Wow. Lucky? ...<I>the Nats would be lucky to have him.</I><BR/><BR/>Wow. Lucky? Seriously? Lucky?Chris Needhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10455692848328638937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14311253.post-45799273714346972842007-11-22T21:46:00.000-05:002007-11-22T21:46:00.000-05:00Nate -- I appreciate the kind words and you taking...Nate -- I appreciate the kind words and you taking the time to clarify your stance.<BR/><BR/>I have a couple more thoughts though. You say a month of good behavior in the DR -- if memory serves, the last bad story was in June, and both incidents happened before the end of March or April. So Dukes has been behaving himself for a lot longer.<BR/><BR/>And it seems like if the Nats eventually do give ED a chance, they're certainly doing things the right way and not rushing into things. <BR/><BR/>So, if after spending a few months with him in the DR, Tolman and co. think he's already demonstarting the maturity and remorse you're talking about, why wouldn't you support that? I think -- if that's the case -- the Nats would be lucky to have him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14311253.post-87075676179178292582007-11-22T19:28:00.000-05:002007-11-22T19:28:00.000-05:00David,I know you've followed the Dukes saga closel...David,<BR/><BR/>I know you've followed the Dukes saga closely (nice work at B&C, btw) from the wife and kids death threats to the call-in radio rants to the propensity for finding himself in compromising positions with high school students. In my scorebook a month of model citizen behavior in the DR doesn't quite bring the scales back in balance and demonstrate to me that Elijah has set his feet firmly on the paths of righteousness. Elijah Dukes may be a fine teammate (though his minor league disciplinary issues suggest that then again, he might not) and I've no reason to doubt that he's conducted himself professionally for Tim and Licey. But again, I weigh that against his much longer track record of on and off-field misbehavior. <BR/><BR/>To clarify: I wish Elijah Dukes no ill. I have no problem with him getting a chance to rehab his life and career. I just would prefer the Nats not be the team to give him that chance. If at some point in the future he demonstrates maturity, remorse and a genuine understanding that what he did was not only wrong, but unacceptable for a person who has, fairly or not, been put in position to be a role model for his community, then we can revisit the question. <BR/><BR/>Is that a high bar to clear? Surely. But it's my blog and my opinion. Thanks for stopping by and Happy Thanksgiving.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967066946860270813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14311253.post-83403094486018372852007-11-22T13:17:00.000-05:002007-11-22T13:17:00.000-05:00Nate, I'm curious what basis you have for saying "...Nate, I'm curious what basis you have for saying "Right now, Elijah Dukes is a danger to himself and a detriment to everyone he comes into contact with."<BR/><BR/>Tim Tolman, his manager for Licey and the Nats 3B coach, had plenty of positive things to say about him and his character. As did his TB teammate Delmon Young. Why why it be so terrible if he got the chance to continue his progress next year in a Nats uniform?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14311253.post-86919107473814617872007-11-22T10:51:00.000-05:002007-11-22T10:51:00.000-05:00Go ahead and put your feet up. Happy Turkey Day!Go ahead and put your feet up. Happy Turkey Day!Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967066946860270813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14311253.post-70269948768764423522007-11-22T08:18:00.000-05:002007-11-22T08:18:00.000-05:00Ahh now I don't have to flex any mental muscles an...Ahh now I don't have to flex any mental muscles and post because you pretty much summed up my exact feelings on Dukes.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998262039355561986noreply@blogger.com