Comments on: Tom Glavine speaks and does himself a disservice

By: Bradley's Buzz: Glavine tells WAGA he won't pitch in 2009 | Mark Bradley

Bradley's Buzz: Glavine tells WAGA he won't pitch in 2009 | Mark Bradley — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:53:56 +0000

[...] was, you’ll recall, only two weeks ago that Glavine ripped the Braves for releasing him and said he believed, contrary to Frank Wren’s bleak evaluation, he could still pitch in the [...]

By: DK

DK — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:39:26 +0000

Grow up people! The man is paid MILLIONS to pitch a damn little ball. By his own admission he was given a million dollars without the team even confirming that he could still pitch, even though he is 43 years old and coming off major pitching shoulder surgery, yet the Braves are treating him bad, gesh.

Of course it was about money; we’re talking about business here. Glavine had no problem walking away from the Braves for money. What is the big deal when the Braves walk away from him for money? I’m sick of seeing us regular Joes carrying the water for people who are paid WAY TOO MUCH for playing a game. If the Braves want to give me a million dollars to confirm that I don’t have what it takes, I’ll take the money and kiss their butts on TV and radio after they release me.

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:43:12 +0000

Your 43…what more need to be said? Steo aside gracefully and shut-up, you’ve had your 15 minues of fame and a good run at that.

By: RodneyRichards

RodneyRichards — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:06:42 +0000

I tell you, Glavine got a real raw deal from the Braves. I still can’t quite believe it. Glavine should be a starting pitcher for the Braves. Glavine’s stuff is unbelievable. His last outing in the minors consisted of 11 scoreless innings. Glavine is probably ready to pitch a shutout in the majors. Unfortunately it doesnt appear it will be with the Braves. Tommy Hansen may stumble, get cut and Glavine may replace him. I know that is wishful thinking on my part, but I still say Glavine is the best pitcher in baseball, in both leagues right now. In fact if Glavine finds a job soon, I’m expecting him to be the starting pitcher in the All-Star game this year. Glavine can still pitch great, but the Braves feel that Glavins pilot light has gone out and therefore released him from the team. When Glavine goes into the hall of fame, he should go in as a New York Met. That would be the best thing for Glavine to do to rid himself of the Braves organization.

By: RealCobra

RealCobra — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:47:33 +0000

Tom Glavine should get counsel from Pete Rose and Brett Farve on how to tell the truth. Rose: Yeah, I never gambled on baseball in my life; right. Tom Glavine knows in his mind that he can’t pitch a lick any more. Tom Glavine also knows that he is older than dirt. Why must Glavs keep the gloves on and continue on with this charade of look, “I still have cy young stuff”. Forget it man, just sit down and retire. Other players have done it, what makes you better than them. Brett Farve: The only guy I know who will play until he is 100 is Brett Farve. That guy will NEVER retire. He will play football to his grave. Brett Farve tells the media he will not unretire this year and he will not play football this season. The very next day he mails his x-rays to the Vikings for their examination. Brett Farve, Pete Rose and now Tommy Glavine. They can’t face the truth and they must lie to cover up their pathetic lives.

By: Dick Smith

Dick Smith — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:00:50 +0000

Mark: Could have saved yourself alot of column effort.. “Hey folks, it’s a business and nothing else!” Does anyone really think John lay awake at night worrying that he had mistreated Tommy?

By: bill

bill — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:17:39 +0000

Why is it always just “business” when the atlete leaves, holds out, trashes management during a labor dispute etc but becomes “personal” when they don’t get their way. Glavine as a big league pitcher is a business, he and his agent made his deal, he already pocketed a million$ this year, and a business decision was made. There is a human side to this, of course, but all those feeling sorry for Glavine now will forget when in 3 years Hanson does well and glavine charges the $25 for an autograph.

By: Pace

Pace — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:06:50 +0000

In commemorating D-DAY, —-the movie , ‘Saving Private Ryan depicted
a group of U.S Army Rangers looking for —1—-soldier in combat to
’send back home to the U.S.’…..per orders from Washington.
There is a parallel here to Tom Glavine and the Braves…Frank Wren
made a decision (so he says) based on a team of 25 players….
Well, if we as fans accept that rationale–then let this 2 edged sword
remain —-where it belongs—-Tom Glavine going into the Hall of Fame
wearing a Braves hat—and the 2009 Brave team going forward to win
a playoff berth in their division….There are much bigger issues—

And eventually, Glavine will need the Braves (maybe for some charity cause
or new school in Johns Creek) and the Braves will need Tommy to fill the
stadium one Sunday afternoon during one of their PR efforts to fill the bleachers.

By: bravesfan32

bravesfan32 — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:25:59 +0000

I just think it’s funny that six years ago, Glavine decided to leave the Braves for more money and for the rival Mets, yet Glavine has the audacity to run his mouth saying the Braves are making a decision based on monetary reasons. If he wasn’t interested in the money, why did he leave the Braves six years ago, just to get more money? I think Glavine should go sit in a room with Jay Cutler. They could cry on each other’s shoulders and complain about how aweful they’ve been treated, then each head to a private jet while the general public is having issues filling their gas tank. Don’t ruin a good thing Tom, you were an icon in Atlanta and you’re doing a great job of destroying your own legacy.

By: Barnes

Barnes — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:21:44 +0000

I wish Glavine would just retire and be with his wife and kids. I am tiring of hearing his “oh woe is me” schtick. Really. He left years ago for a few million more and then wanted to come back to Atlanta to be with his family. They gave him that chance. Then in the off season he talked about going elsewhere – again – away from the family he wanted to be near. Tired…so very tired of it. He, of all people, should understand the money issue. Now he has his feelings hurt because the Braves weren’t honest with him. If they were, he would have had his feelings hurt about them not paying him what he is “worth.” And now he might not attend Maddux’s retirement celebration? Nice. What does Greg have to do with anything?