Recent content by mike royko

How quickly does this story evolve into an issue of race?

The press box is an office. A place of business. Pick another industry where people say, "I know a lot about your business, I created a web site about your business, so can I show up at your office tomorrow and work with you?" What the f---?

hed: BONDS RENTS RECORD sub: A-Rod, others to follow

"And you want to be my laytex salesman".

People who step into the elevator before allowing other people to exit. Drivers who don't utilize their turn signal. Drivers who drive for miles not realizing their turn signal is on. Pitch-counts. Playing the "percentages". TV camera people who nudge me to move out of their shot...

Have written for Cincinnati Enquirer, Associated Press, MLB.com, Boston Herald, Worcester Telegram, Northern Virginia Daily, many others. Credentialed and available to work Cubs/Reds series July 27-29 at Great American Ball Park. PM for contact info.

That is the primary distinguishing factor. We're credentialed because we are being paid by a media outlet which requires us to be there. I realize that our jobs are kinda cool, at times, but why do so many people want to go to work with us?

The solution is pretty simple, I believe, and most of the following requirements already exist most places: In order to qualify for a media credential for a sporting event, you must be paid and/or contracted by a media outlet which requires your presence at said event for the specific purpose...