QUOTE(Steff @ Sep 13, 2006 -> 02:56 AM)
Backing up statements with opinions doesn't mean much when the facts dispute you.
The house building has nothing to do with his clubhouse manner. But for arguments sake... he hired a builder who used non union labor. He did not control what the builder did with his money.
Paul later apologized several times saying he was out of line.
How do you know what other players thought, and for s***s and giggles... who are those other players?
His contract b****ing had nothing to do with his relationships with his teammates.
Frank enjoyed plenty of popularity where it counted. At his home yard. And he paid the fans who supported him 10 fold. Just because he didn't bend over and kiss media ass ala Sammy Sosa has nothing to do with his behavior in the clubhouse.
What's your opinion of him saying he wouldn't have thrown out the first pitch of the ALDS if he knew he wouldn't be brought back, and that he wouldn't have celebrated with the team as much? Those are the only comments he's ever made which really pissed me off.