Was Tony Jackson on the grassy knoll, too?
To put to rest all of the conspiracy theories regarding the missing photo of Tony Jackson, let me assure you, the photo was originally posted with Tony’s consent and then when things spun entirely out of control he figured it was better if we took it down and we did.
I don’t know if everyone realizes how many hours the beat reporters put in each day, particularly when traveling. They fly commercial, they take redeyes, and many of them, including Tony, jump around from city to city for 162 games straight – not including Spring Training, postseason, etc. They live the life of the team without many of the perks that make travel easier. Tony was just sitting in the dugout after coming off the redeye and waiting for Grady to start his daily briefing. He wasn’t slacking – and we woke him up right after the photo was taken – so he didn’t miss a thing! In total, he was probably a sleep for a matter of a couple of minutes.
This was all done in good fun and Tony was being a good sport and that’s the full story. Rest assured, he’s one of the hardest working people in the league and anyone who knows him, knows that. I certainly would not have posted it had I thought anyone would think otherwise.
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If this guys boss was upset, then he’s a terrible manager !!! The paper got more exposure then any story he or anyone else could have written. In it self it tells a great story, he’s dead tried and yet he’s still waiting in the dugout for Grady. He’s not in the bar or goofy off, he’s right where he belongs.
7-0 Dodgers in the 4th, you got to love it !!!
Go Dodgers
tony’s boss was upset about that?.. does anyone know the story?..
Quite possibly the worst game in the history of baseball. Dodgers flat out stink- dont deserve to win the west playing liek that in September/pennant race.
Even though I am one of the new guys to this daily blog, I feel that I need to say this:
It is sad that there are those in today’s society who are so thin skinned as to be “offended” by what was obviously nothing more than a little good natured ribbing.
Our “Politically Correct” society has gone too far and anyone who thought that the posting of the photo was in poor taste or was done as an attack on Tony is both ignorant and blind.
No apology or explanation was necessary Josh. I think that we are all mature enough (well, most of us, at least) to know that this was nothing more than a little good natured ribbing among friends.
Keep up the great work Tony (and Josh).
PS: If this post offends or upsets anyone – TOUGH!