Is Jeff Kent really that stupid?

It's hard to hold him to any kind of standard since nobody in the country has a job like his.

I've been at events with Simers but never met him. A few years ago I was out with a bunch of writers and it just turned into a Simers rip fest. One of the guys from the LA Times who was with us, said, "Oh, come on, he's not that bad..."

I enjoy reading his stuff, but apparently his antics make life hell for his beat writers.

 

Figures Mizzou would enjoy reading the arrogant ramblings of an arrogant prick.

 

I do give credit to Simers for one thing: After ripping someone, he goes out of his way to show up the next day and let the guy have his say. Most columnists don't have the balls to do that.

 

If Kasty were around, he would give you an answer to Jeff Kent.
Yes Kent is not the brightest person in the world.

 

From virtually all reports, Kent is indeed a knob of the highest order.

To play devil's advocate for him, the huge majority of all statistical studies show the conventional belief in "lineup protection" is largely an illusion, supported almost exclusively by anecdotal evidence (much the same as intentional walks and sac bunts). Good hitters hit, regardless who is in front of/behind them in the order. And bad hitters don't.

 

He was a pretty good 1-2 punch with Bonds in the 2002 World Series. Of course, that was more than negated by the toothpick-toting embarrassment in the dugout. How 'bout those 2008 Reds?

 

if this is true, he should be far more respected than he is.

 

You want to throw down old man?

 

And that job is?.... Journalist? Sports Columnist? Professional Wrestler?

I think other people have those jobs and do them more successfully.

 

yeah, i'm stunned.

 

Couldn't miss the chance to tell this story about how well liked Kent is.

I don't remember which team he was with at the time. Possibly the Dodgers.

I was waiting to talk to someone and his locker was next to Kent's. So I was standing nearby. This was a large clubhouse and I was in no way blocking Kent from getting to/from his locker. Still, after a minute or so, he looks up at me and snarls something along the lines of what are you doing standing here? I start to explain that I'm waiting for the guy whose locker's next to Kent's. Just then, his own teammate yells at Kent basically to back off and shut up because I'm waiting for the guy whose locker's next to Kent's and not Kent. Kent sheepishly turns around and glares in his locker.

 

Yes, Jeff Kent really is that stupid. Among other things.