After Fred's rant appeared on Sports Tonight, CNNSI.com users shared their opinions. Here are some of their responses:
Fred, knock it off. Rocker's a ballplayer, not a senator or presidential candidate, for crying out loud. It's not a job requirement that he be articulate or project the proper degree of remorse. Anyway, the fans and hypocritical media here in New York have said a lot more vicious things about Rocker than he ever said about anyone else. Stop tormenting the guy!
Ben Sharav, New York, N.Y.
I agree with Fred about Rocker's convictions. However, it has not been Rocker distracting his teammates, it's the media beating a dead horse. Alright, a horse on life support. Galarraga's comeback is amazing. If Fred thinks it deserves more coverage, then he should do it. After all, who's the sports writer?
Kevin Williams, Ramstein AB, Germany
I agree. Rocker knew his remarks were inflamatory, he expressed remorse only when he was forced to do so, and did so half-heartedly. Rocker is the epitome of the modern athlete - one who screws up big-time, and then tries to blow it off by claiming it has been blown out of proportion.
Dave Crowder, Mannheim, Germany
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