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

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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.

[MikeStrybel]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

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.

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.

Mickey Mantle told of his being too drunk to play and how dangerous he was when inebriated. Josh Gibson and Babe Ruth are also known for not being able to play due to drinking too much. I like a beer as much as the next guy but if the boss says I can't do it at work, I don't question his reasons.

[john5396]

MLB's resoning doesn't need to have anything to do with example to children. A no alcohol consumption at work is a reasonable HR rule. This allows the employer to avoid possible liability in the case of one of their employees being at fault in an accident and the employee got drunk at work with the boss as the "bartender".

I know that my employer has strict rules on such things.

[LilLeaguer]

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.

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.

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by LilLeaguer

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.

They didn't lose. They folded like a cheap suit.

Go, Rangers!

[MikeStrybel]

Originally Posted by LilLeaguer

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.

The Cubs have Theo now, so maybe we'll have to watch the boys celebrations a bit closer. That is, if we finally get something to celebrate!

[APG]

Reports are that MLB is leaving it to individual clubs to decide on policy.