Hey now, who's ready for a cold one?

[MikeStrybel]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

And all those things that you mentioned are things people actually see on TV. I don't know about you, but I've never seen any professional athlete, during a game, chugging a cold one.

On one hand, they could do this mostly superficial ban that won't affect anything...yet if those same kids are even watching a baseball game, they're going to be bombarded with all these beer commercials every half inning.

If Torre wants to affect the ban, then that's his decision. Life will go on, but it's not going to affect anything...it'll be a PR move at best.

If it is just a PR move then why do so many teams already ban alcohol in the clubhouse, except for celebratory purposes? Does your boss let you drink at work? If so, enjoy. Most of us don't have that luxury.

[APG]

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel

If it is just a PR move then why do so many teams already ban alcohol in the clubhouse, except for celebratory purposes? Does your boss let you drink at work? If so, enjoy. Most of us don't have that luxury.

I'm not advocating players being able to drink on the job. I'm just saying that the "effect on kids" is almost nothing...considering they're being bombarded with commercials every half inning about alcohol. My point was if MLB did enact the ban it would solely be a PR move, and if they want to do that, more power to them.

[JJ]

"...except for celebratory purposes?"

So the Cubs can drink after each of the 7 games they'll win in 2012?

JJ

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

And all those things that you mentioned are things people actually see on TV. I don't know about you, but I've never seen any professional athlete, during a game, chugging a cold one.

Does Stone Cold Steve Austin ring a bell?

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Does Stone Cold Steve Austin ring a bell?

Give me a Hell Yeah.

Dean Martin always had a cigarette and a glass of bourbon in his hand when he was doing his variety show.

Anyhoo, smoking, dipping and chewing is stupid no matter your profession.

I'm guessing you would be fired if you smoked and drank on the job.

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Does Stone Cold Steve Austin ring a bell?

You left out Cowboy James Storm and Beer Money.