On Yu Darvish and false scoops
Last week it was reported that the Toronto Blue Jays posted the highest posting bid to negotiate with Japanese ace Yu Darvish. Here's the initial NY Post story, and the sort of follow-up that came about next.
Well, no.
The Texas Rangers posted the highest bid.
This is all well and good for the Rangers, and I harbor them no will.
I do, however, harbor ill will toward all reporters who report wrongly without repercussions. I don't need something like this, but I do think there needs to be a running tally of media members who get their scoops wrong. Let us know who's trustworthy, the same way Amazon.com lets us know how reliable their sellers are.
Currently, it's all about the speed of the scoop. That's not good enough. We need accuracy.
Well, no.
The Texas Rangers posted the highest bid.
This is all well and good for the Rangers, and I harbor them no will.
I do, however, harbor ill will toward all reporters who report wrongly without repercussions. I don't need something like this, but I do think there needs to be a running tally of media members who get their scoops wrong. Let us know who's trustworthy, the same way Amazon.com lets us know how reliable their sellers are.
Currently, it's all about the speed of the scoop. That's not good enough. We need accuracy.
Comments
At least John Heyman had this:
"while speculation has run amok toronto won darvish bid, remember: VERY few people actually know. No guarantees"
(Blue Jays supporters are right now gung-ho after Prince Fielder, hoping their team does something really big this off-season.)
Olney was the first one I heard talking about the Rangers, as well.
Cautionary tale all around, and quickly forgotten when the next big story comes up.