AP - Independent sources have confirmed that McInnis Carpentry DH Chris Smith has been diagnosed with a slight tear of the meniscus ligament in his right knee while allegedly playing basketball in Quincy Point.
If this is true then Smith has clearly violated a softball-only clause in his lucrative Hammers contract that dates back to 1997.
Smith contends that he injured himself while washing his Hammer provided, Escalade.
Scott Boras, super-agent and Smith representative denies any violation and said “It doesn’t matter because Chris can do whatever he wants. First off, he’s adored by Hammer Nation and it’s not like GM Tom Fratolillo can replace him. The free-agency period is over and when was the last time the Hammers organization developed a young player? I think Paperama was still in business in Quincy Square. Whatever happened to prospects like Bundy, Freddy Corson, Jupo, Tommy King, Rich Brill and Scott Logan’s ex-wife’s brother, whats-his-name? Are they in Japan? Mexico? Germantown? What Fratolillo does best is sign big contracts; Aupperlee, Free, Yocco, and the Great Cagney’s Purge of ‘2002. And because of that Fratolillo is my favorite GM and this is my favorite team!”
No one from the Hammers organization could be reached for comment.
3 comments:
Smitty, this isn't fantasy football where you can scam the commish. We know- Stealing Monreo's kids roster right out from under him. He's ypung and wet behind the ears. Our GM Frat knows you better than that. Pay up on your lost contract and get back in shape. Then if your lucky, we'll let you join the squad(only after an intense Physical to see if you can cut the mustard).
Don't let the front office bully you Smitty. Ballplayers have a life outside of the game... we should be able to play hoop, race cars or wrestle alligators. If the Hammers can't accept that then jump ship... there's plenty o' teams that would take you, Murphys, VFW...
Murphys? VFW? no way I much prefer Local. They could use a high priced non-union prima donna that won't show up for games two hours early!
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