Really, I wish the guy simply didn’t talk to the press. I would have more respect for him.

As it stands, he acts like a creep to guys who are simply trying to do a job. I know that many of you don’t like reporters, but even they don’t deserve to be treated as sub-human, which is basically the way Bedard treats them.

I also found it interesting that he talks about some energy drink he got from his mom. The stuff really worked well in Boston.

I’m sorry, but a real number one guy doesn’t miss every third start for some injury or another. And a real number one guy doesn’t come out after five innings.

Steve Carlton, I know, didn’t talk to the press and was regarded basically as a jerk. He also pitched 300 innings a season and competed like hell on the mound. The Phillies could always count on him to take the ball for each and every start.

Erik Bedard seems to be getting a free pass in this town, but in my mind he hasn’t come close to validating the trade the Mariners made for him. Yes, he has great stuff, but it’s always an iffy proposition for him to take his turn in the rotation, and that “No Mas” episode is completely unacceptable for a so-called No. 1 guy.

I’ll admit, the guy does have it tough. Just think, he has to throw a baseball every fifth day for millions of dollars.

Man, that’s tough! I suppose I would go through life a sourpuss, too, if I had to throw a baseball every fifth day.

And then, in addition to throwing a baseball every fifth day, you’re supposed to give the press five whole minutes of your time?

Man, that’s what I call a rough life!

Almost made it.

I like that Washburn’s longest conversation with Bédard was about insulation. God forbid it would be about how to not suck at pitching.

It was probably a brilliant pitching analogy about the conservation of heat transfer and how it relates to throwing a running 93 mph fastball while exerting the same amount of energy one would use to throw, say, an 84 mph meatball. Unfortunately, the analogy was lost on Washburn who was no doubt preoccupied with his relationship with Kenji and how the fact he smells “sort of Asian” was making it difficult for Washburn to concentrate on the mound.

chiphelferstay (6 days ago)
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i think i remeber this bedard guy he picted for the orioles last year

i think he was traded for adam jones who is not very good

I wonder if he would be more forthcoming in Quebec French.

He reminds me of Ichiro, but without a sense of humor.

There are many worthy people who prefer not to talk about themselves. There are many worthy people who prefer not to talk.

But yeah, overall, Bedard just seems like a pretty regular dude who doesn’t feel like he needs to explain how he feels to media and fans. And I totally agree with that sentiment.

Mariners starter Jarrod Washburn says his longest conversation with Bédard had to do with insulation.

This is about all I would talk with Washburn about, too. Bedard has discriminating taste.