Would you decline an interview opportunity?

You know, Bobcat, you could have interviewed two bullpen catchers in the time it took you to post that rant.

 

You could always ask them all if they hate having to do this press crap a month before spring training starts. It could actually lead to a couple of things, including a better working relationship (they realize that you know how silly some of this stuff gets) and getting a feel for how they view both the press and their personal privacy.

It'll likely lead to nothing, but any chance you get to chat with them and build a rapport would be time well spent, I would think.