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Will Leitch — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 18:55:24 EST

Ha. That's fantastic, Martha. You're right: That IS the best part. When Phillips compliments his own questions. Brilliant.

Will Leitch

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Martha — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 15:18:24 EST

What's weirdest about the things is how seriously Phillips seems to take them. If he's just going to be speaking in press releases, he may as well try to show a slight sense of humor about the whole thing. And Steve, stop saying "That's a good question." We know you think it is, dickhead, you wrote it.

Martha

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Chuck B — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 14:50:00 EST

I can't believe what an ass-whipping ESPN has become with these horrible, painful mock news conferences. What are they thinking? Who really likes these things? These news conferences are not even close to looking, feeling, or seeming like the real thing. What ever happened to a simple sports newscast that gave me highlights, some stats and a little commentary every now and then. I'm about to the point where I can't even watch SportsCenter and just go to ESPNews to get my stats. But I'm sure it won't take long before someone ruins that too. I almost WANT to watch George Michael and his magic "Sports Machine" these days.

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Permanent4 — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 14:07:28 EST

"Mr. Phillips! Is it true you were inside Banana Joe's in Tampa on the night of November 5? We've obtained photographic evidence of you and Melissa Holden exchanging cash! Can you tell us what that payment was for, sir?"

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gamenotes — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 12:49:14 EST

The good news is that they are NOT doing all 30 teams Phillips will move to the Astros (Wednesday) and Dodgers (Thursday), before responding to inquiries about other teams on Friday. Then the monster dies. The funny thing is, he doesn't even assume the role. He just gives the same bland analysis that you would get from anyone following those teams. Where is the inside news? I mean, with all of those reporters there, you would think something could be actually reported. Plus, media do not stand at attention like that when covering something as routine as a press conference where nothing is said

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Benjamin Kabak — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 12:42:02 EST

I hope they dress Phillips up like Kim Ng when they get to the Dodgers. That would be...genius. It would redeem the whole stupid feature.

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amr — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 12:22:54 EST

I haven't seen this, but I'm looking forward to when they do less prestigous teams, like the KC Royals and Diamond Rays. And Dex, if you want to see an ESPN competitor, watch all the NHL on OLN you can, even if you hate hockey. It's good for the other sports.

amr

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Brian — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 12:22:10 EST

Where have you gone, FOX National Sports Report?

Brian

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Sour Sourback — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 12:22:05 EST

Will they do these in an empty room with a couple of bored beat writers when they get to teams like KC and TB?

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Brian — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 12:16:18 EST

I think the most disappointing part of the entire Cubs "presser" is that Scoop Jackson didn't write an article afterwards calling Steve Phillips a racist. I must have refreshed ESPN.com 7008 times this morning just waiting for it.

Brian

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Dex — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 12:06:27 EST

I also enjoy the way all 50 reporters jump up to try to get their questions in. Do 50 people really show up when the GM gives a press conference that has nothing to do with anything? Also, I'd like for them to go all the way with this and dress Steve Phillips up in various fake beards and wigs. Is there another sports network yet? Now seems like a prime time for CNN and Sports Illustrated to get a network off the ground. While ESPN is crapping all over itself, I mean.

Dex

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The Assimilated Negro — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 12:00:41 EST

I only saw the Red Sox bit, and thought it was just because of the Epstein situation. The fact they've continued is absolutely absurd. I can only imagine Phillips negotiated some bit like this as some sort of support to get him another real GM gig. Because there's no part of this that makes sense from an ESPN viewer perspective. Middle of NFL, NHL is bacxk. NBA is back. MLB hotstove. we clearly don't need fake GM stories. ESPN patrons are not the same as those who watched the fake/staged Michael Jackson trial while the actual trial was going on. At least I don't think they're the same.

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E-Money — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 11:36:47 EST

Maybe she was just showing love for her favorite baseball player Moises Alou. At least she's just sticking to treadmill accidents and isn't peeing on her hands.

E-Money

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Benjamin Kabak — Wed, 09 Nov 2005 11:13:41 EST

I was in the gym biking yesterday when this lovely Cubs segment came on. I swear I saw one person fall of her treadmill it was so awful. (She also may just have wanted to find out what happens when you stop running on a treadmill. I mean, who hasn't?) If they're going to do this, at least have the "General Managers" say something. Why mince words about Dusty? Why can't Phillips just come out and say that Dusty can't manage a pitching staff? And those flashbulbs are ridiculous. This is about the dumbest possible way to do Hot Stove reports on the 30 teams.

Benjamin Kabak