Comments on: SI identifies “Max” from Canseco’s book

By: It is what it is

It is what it is — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:41:40 +0000

Credit where it’s due, however.

It looks like someone did some pretty good investigative reporting tracking down this Dion guy. And Roberts’ name is listed first, in non-alphabetical order, suggesting she deserves credit for that scoop.

By: It is what it is

It is what it is — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:27:20 +0000

Selena Roberts? Ugh. I hadn’t noticed that.

The Durham-in-Wonderland blog did a good take-down of her.

http://tinyurl.com/6esz2s

Her and Harvey Araton’s reporting/commentary on the Duke lacrosse scandal was a disgrace. To this day, neither will admit they got it completely wrong.

By: Bill Porter

Bill Porter — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:05:05 +0000

Wasn’t aware Rodriguez is the target or the subject of an investigation by the Feds. What exactly would “they” ask Dion to testify about concerning Rodriguez and under what warrant would they compel that testimony?

By: Clare

Clare — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:39:08 +0000

Peter,

Okay, I’ve now reread the SI story, and nowhere in it do they say that federal investigators want to talk to Dion. Also, even if they did, it’s a large leap from there to your baseless, unprofessional speculation that ARod might have something to worry about. First, that assumes that the federal investigators have any interest in ARod. We’re not talking the Mitchell investigators here, we’re talking the feds. Hopefully they are a little more professional. There’s absolutely no evidence linking ARod to steroids. No balco links, no internet pharmacy links, nothing. So why would the feds be after ARod?

As I said earlier, the feds might have a legitimate interest in Canseco’s credibility because it is relevant to the Clemens perjury investigation. However, that has nothing to do with ARod.

I realize you just can’t bear to let go of a sensational and negative story about ARod. But if you want to retain your credibility I strongly suggest you let this one go.

Us “fanboys” are way more rational when it comes to ARod than you are.

Also, keep in mind that the SI article was co-authored by noted ARod basher Selena Roberts. And even she refrained from the baseless speculation that you indulged in.

By: The Biz Markie

The Biz Markie — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:30:26 +0000

Very curious take Pete. From day one, you have rightly dismissed Canseco’s claims about A-Rod as groundless, but now after the principal person in question, Dion, a/k/a Max, comes out and directly disputes Jose’s accusations, you seem unwilling to consider the case closed. Do you personally suspect A-Rod took steroids in the past?

By: Zach in Port Jeff

Zach in Port Jeff — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:31:57 +0000

johnblacksox:

damn straight its “shoot the messenger”…

it is this type of nypost style reporting that gives the new york media the sensationalist tag it so rightly deserves.

i think its hilarious how all these “reporters” get to hype up story after supposed story…but yet when anybody calls them out on it, they get to hide behind their blogs and columns and simply change the discourse.

i finally understand why billy crystal portrayed the beat reporters the way he did in “61″.

By: the real TO

the real TO — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:44:56 +0000

PED stories are so 2007. Let’s move on

By: johnblacksox

johnblacksox — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:42:52 +0000

I think it’s funny how all the posters here employ the “shoot the messenger” theory. If you don’t like the news, blame Pete.

By: WestCoastFan

WestCoastFan — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:28:11 +0000

Is that Dion from Dion and The Belmonts? Hey, I know that guy. I have his records. Why don’t the feds come talk with me.

Pete, you’re a better journalist than this post leads one to believe. Stick to baseball.

By: Steve (Cashman sucks)

Steve (Cashman sucks) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:26:25 +0000

I actually think it is news that federal investigators want to talk to A-Rod’s former trainer. However, I think it is the kind of news that makes me want to move to another country when our government apparently requires only baseless accusations from a known liar and convict in order to investigate someone who has previously done nothing wrong. In fact, I wonder why federal investigators didnt want to talk to David Ortiz’s trainer when Ortiz had those heart murmurs back in 2006 since PED’s have been linked with heart problems and Ortiz certainly fits the profile of a juicer.