OT- Peter Gammons.

[blackthroatedwind]

And he likes Pearl Jam.

Here's hoping he has a full recovery.

Peter has so many contacts because he is a 1st rate reporter. Doesnt talk bad about anyone, doesnt reveal his sources and he doesnt just make stuff up. I wish Gammons well, his passion and knowledge of the game is truly special. Gammons, Reynolds and Kruk are just awesome together.

[Gander]

Couldnt agree more Euro. I love them all. Best on any network in any sport.

God bless Peter Gammons and get him through this. We need him, hes great for the sport.

[Gander]

Peter Gammons knows more about baseball than anyone should know about anything.

Originally Posted by Gander

Peter Gammons knows more about baseball than anyone should know about anything.

That is so true. Sometimes he knows so much that he doesnt know what to do. Then once he gets started it is hard to slow him down. But those three on baseball tonight and you could Joe Morgan in there are just so knowledgable about the sport that it isnt even funny.

[Exceller]

Originally Posted by Gander

Peter Gammons knows more about baseball than anyone should know about anything.

True, but Gammons is a reporter, not some who is in the arena. Remember, the guys that play are the ones that deserve the credit. GM's are the ones who take the risks, Gammons just is an observer. I like Gammons but he is too close to the Red Sox for my liking. Journalists shouldn't bet that involved with one team.

[Suffolk Shippers]

Originally Posted by Exceller

True, but Gammons is a reporter, not some who is in the arena. Remember, the guys that play are the ones that deserve the credit. GM's are the ones who take the risks, Gammons just is an observer. I like Gammons but he is too close to the Red Sox for my liking. Journalists shouldn't bet that involved with one team.

Gammons heart may lie with the Red Sox, but he is not some schill for the organization. He takes his fair share of shots when he disagrees with something they do. He also praises them when they do good things. Peter is more impartial than many. He love of the Red Sox is one of the things that makes him such a great reporter. He loves the Red Sox because he loves baseball and thats the team he grew up with.

Notice I said "loves baseball". I had the pleasure to meet Mr Gammons two summers ago at a Cape Cod League baseball game. The only thing he loves more than baseball, is his wife, Gloria. Sports needs more reporters like Gammons who have an overwhelming passion for the game, dont pull punches and who report fair and accurate.

Peter, know you probably wont see this, but I'm praying for you and hope to see you on the Cape sooner rather than later!

[Exceller]

Originally Posted by Suffolk Shippers

Gammons heart may lie with the Red Sox, but he is not some schill for the organization. He takes his fair share of shots when he disagrees with something they do. He also praises them when they do good things. Peter is more impartial than many. He love of the Red Sox is one of the things that makes him such a great reporter. He loves the Red Sox because he loves baseball and thats the team he grew up with.

Notice I said "loves baseball". I had the pleasure to meet Mr Gammons two summers ago at a Cape Cod League baseball game. The only thing he loves more than baseball, is his wife, Gloria. Sports needs more reporters like Gammons who have an overwhelming passion for the game, dont pull punches and who report fair and accurate.

Peter, know you probably wont see this, but I'm praying for you and hope to see you on the Cape sooner rather than later!

The guys is cutting an album with Theo Epstein, too close for my liking. Saying Gammons is not biased is just wrong. He is an excellent reporter, but his red sox allegiance comes through. I am guessing the Red Sox fans don't see it. Let me guess, you are a Red Sox fan.

[Crown@club]

Originally Posted by Exceller

True, but Gammons is a reporter, not some who is in the arena. Remember, the guys that play are the ones that deserve the credit. GM's are the ones who take the risks, Gammons just is an observer. I like Gammons but he is too close to the Red Sox for my liking. Journalists shouldn't bet that involved with one team.

Gammons is the most respected baseball reporter in the business. Scouts, GM's, etc. call him. His cell phone rings off the hook. He is the most trusted of them all. He tells it like it is. He hardly ever has anything bad to say about anyone (he does have reservations on the steroid boys - as he is a member of the BWA that votes). I email him for some news that he has heard from around the league, so I can use to post with my fellow roto-writers. I've only met one fellow writer, who can't stand him, and uses his columns to contradict his every word. Unfortunately he is a part of my roto-crew.

[Exceller]

Originally Posted by Crown@club

Gammons is the most respected baseball reporter in the business. Scouts, GM's, etc. call him. His cell phone rings off the hook. He is the most trusted of them all. He tells it like it is. He hardly ever has anything bad to say about anyone (he does have reservations on the steroid boys - as he is a member of the BWA that votes). I email him for some news that he has heard from around the league, so I can use to post with my fellow roto-writers. I've only met one fellow writer, who can't stand him, and uses his columns to contradict his every word. Unfortunately he is a part of my roto-crew.

I guess you aren't biased either? LOL. Gammons is part of the problem with baseball. That guy is supposed to be a journalist and he is nothing more than a pawn of the owners. WHERE IS THE STEROID STORY FROM GAMMONS? The "journalist of baseball" just forgets about the cheating.

A kid who used to play for the Red Sox came out this week and said everyone there is taking them. WHERE IS THE STEROID STORY ON THE RED SOX from Gammons?

[Exceller]

Originally Posted by Crown@club

Gammons is the most respected baseball reporter in the business. Scouts, GM's, etc. call him. His cell phone rings off the hook. He is the most trusted of them all. He tells it like it is. He hardly ever has anything bad to say about anyone (he does have reservations on the steroid boys - as he is a member of the BWA that votes). I email him for some news that he has heard from around the league, so I can use to post with my fellow roto-writers. I've only met one fellow writer, who can't stand him, and uses his columns to contradict his every word. Unfortunately he is a part of my roto-crew.

Yeah, he tells it like it is. He just looked past the steroids story. He kept his mouth shut to keep getting inside info from Scouts, GM's, etc. I like journalist that are honest and dig for stories, not ones who keep quiet in order to get information.