southsider2k5 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/news/...14townsend.html The kid renounced his college baseball eligiblity and then went back to class, and now they aren't sure whether he can still negotiate with Baltimore or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBetsy Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Ummm, maybe the kid just wanted a college degree, which he figured he could get by December, even though he wanted to be eligible to sign a deal with the O's. Kudos to him, the kid's got class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randar68 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/news/...14townsend.html The kid renounced his college baseball eligiblity and then went back to class, and now they aren't sure whether he can still negotiate with Baltimore or not. The only way the kid get's rejected is if the MLB just wants to play hardball about the literal interpretation of the rules. According to the intent/motivation for the rule in question, his case should be written in as the exception. I really don't see how his decision challenges what's at the heart of the rule. However, the NCAA and pro sports leagues have made stupid decisions before that really aren't in the best interests of the kids involved for the sake of showing "strength", so nothing will really surprise me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Yeah, I posted this yesterday in the Loewen thread (Interesting place for it, eh? ) Nice move by him, let's see if it holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I cant possibly see how they could come up with a case that says you cant be a professional baseball player and be enrolled in college. He cant play the sport, but nothing should stop him from being able to successfully enroll, or stay in enrolled so long as the school accepts him. SB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 1, 2004 Author Share Posted October 1, 2004 MLB rules against Townsend http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/news/...29townsend.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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