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Originally Posted by MikeStrybel
This story broke becaue it became known that players were drinking while at work. My kid and many others watch ESPN and know what is happening.
A number of clubs prohibit alcohol in the clubhouse and locker room. They didn't publicize it and all was fine until a couple knuckleheads pushed the envelope and now MLB is stepping in. The Players Union is considering suspensions for members who get popped for DUI/DWI. That never would have happened without media scrutiny. Times have changed.
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It probably also matters that the Red Sox lost this year. After all, in 2004, the whole team was
drinking liquor before playoff games. I suspect that beer and chicken wouldn't be a negative story this year, had the Red Sox made it to the World Series.
Now, the fact that success keeps judgment at bay is probably a good lesson for our children to learn.