Thank Goodness for Evan Grant

by FirebatM3 on May 20, 2008 12:37 PM CDT Comment 20 comments

As much as we complain about Evan Grant, it seems that we have no idea how good we have it.

Take this douche from Seattle, for example and his attempt to get into a posting war with the giant Mariners Blogosphere. I understand that we, as fans, are not privy to the inner-workings of a clubhouse like beat reporters are, but talk about being a sanctimonious prick.

Dave from USS Mariner has this to say .

If Evan Grant, Richard Durret or Jeff Wilson or any of the other beat writers are reading, some input into the situation would be much appreciated.

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I agree

that it is refreshing that Grant and the FWST guys are as inclusive of this community as they are. They are obviously smart enough to recognize that a good relationship between active message boards and blogs benefit their online activity as well, which this goof ball doesn’t seem to be.

by Brett Perryman on May 20, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Do we complain about Grant?

If so, we shouldn’t. As far as baseball beat writers go, he’s very good. And very supportive of LSB, Newberg, and informed Rangers fans in general.

"You’re the only here who contributes schtick only." - brettgardner

by trza on May 20, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think he's referring to Evan's role in "Douchebag-Gate" this Spring

The whole stupid controversy where we lost Siege as a contributor here that had everyone all hot and bothered in their man-parts.

The 40 trumps all!!!

by thedirkatron on May 20, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep...

there were a lot of pissed off LSBers blaming Grant for BGL leaving here.

The complaints about Grant haved slowed down quite a bit since then.

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on May 20, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I stand by my complaint

but I also rarely complain about EG’s work, especially compared to all other DFW writers.

"When I am pissed off, I get angry." - Miles 5/06/08

by Chase Irwin on May 20, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

especially

Cowlishaw, he knows nothing.

""I want George W. Bush to say, "All things equal, I screwed up this country far worse than I did the Texas Rangers."" - Chris Ballard

by miles on May 20, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Evan Grant is the golden standard of Rangers beat writers right now.

Baseball Time in Arlington

by jamcadbury on May 20, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, when he's not hyping Ramon Vazquez, anyway

But I agree, I usually like his stuff.

A Lonestar in California - 2.0

David Murphy rocks, so Ellsbury can just go get himself a taco or something.

by lonestarJon on May 21, 2008 4:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tim Cowlishaw

is a dumbass.

""I want George W. Bush to say, "All things equal, I screwed up this country far worse than I did the Texas Rangers."" - Chris Ballard

by miles on May 20, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You guys and gals are too kind

Wow what nice words from y’all. Thanks so much. You guys have an awesome community here and it’s great to read the various well-thought-out opinions here (and the knee-jerk ones, too). Thanks for reading and thanks for all your input.

As for the Seattle situation, I’d just say this: I don’t think it makes much sense to attack readers. If somebody wants to be really nasty, well, I just don’t reply. But to fire back at people is not a wise move. I’m happy for the interaction I have with y’all and grateful that the LSB and NMLR communities are mostly civil places. I’m never even tempted to write a hateful screed directed at readers. I know my opinions and my analysis is not the definitive answer to any argument. There is no definitive answer to any argument on baseball, which is what makes arguing baseball so awesomely awesome.

Anyway, I gotta get back to the game. Rangers taking it on the chin tonight. Tough night for Doug Mathis. Hope y’all will keep reading and keep writing (and, if you want, please continue to say nice things).

I think that’s the first time the statement: “Thank Goodness for Evan Grant” has ever been uttered, but it sure feels nice to read it.

by Evan Grant on May 20, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Your self-deprecation

is part of your charm. The DMN blog is probably one of the better ones run by a major paper, all things considered, especially now that Tim has settled down a bit.

...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.

by t ball on May 20, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think his charm is saying Awesomely Awesome.

I have a special affinity for that phrase.

by philkid3 on May 21, 2008 6:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for all the input

I think this line

"I know my opinions and my analysis is not the definitive answer to any argument. There is no definitive answer to any argument on baseball, which is what makes arguing baseball so awesomely awesome."

Is really the difference between the DFW beat writers, yourself especially, and a lot of the other beat writers for other papers.

by FirebatM3 on May 20, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh no...fbm3 is doing that now too

Hey, thanks Evan!

...it's the weekend, so why the hell not?

by Rodney on May 21, 2008 8:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love your work, Evan

And I really appreciate your accessibility.

Thanks.

"For the record, I did not and do not like the Volquez trade, even though Hamilton is awesome and our best player and I think he’s going to be one of the best players in baseball." philikid3

by Brian Thomas on May 21, 2008 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We have your back, EG

Picking a random blog comment and wielding it as a club to bash "blogs" is like picking a random romance novel off an airport bookstore shelf and saying, "This book sucks. Fuck you, Tolstoy -- your medium is worthless!" - Ken Tremendous

by TheBZA on May 21, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Evan deserves this page!

Wow, I just came across this site. Super to see somebody giving about kudos to a writer who deserves them I can’t stand most of the sportswriters in this area, but I read Evan even when he has to write about the crappiest team in baseball. He is smart AND funny.His mid-season roundups are always imaginative. No wonder he won Texas Sportswriter of the Year last year. AND NO, I am not his mother OR sister OR wife. Rock on.

"There comes a time in every woman's life when the only thing that helps is a glass of champagne."-- Bette Davis

by GrantGroupie on May 21, 2008 9:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs