Even Marion Barry read this story and went "What the hell?"
Texas Rangers Manager Ron Washington (not seen above), admitted that last year, DURING THE SEASON, he used cocaine.
MLB knew about it. And did nothing.
The Rangers' club President Nolan Ryan knew about it. And he's doing nothing.
His players are standing by him.
Um, am I crazy?
COCAINE!
The manager of a big league baseball team did COCAINE and kept his job?
I'm not a big 'little kids look up to you' guy... But COCAINE???
Josh Hamilton is on the Texas Rangers. His story of overcoming addiciton, gripped the baseball world a few years ago. He knew that if he kicked his habit, he'd have the honor... OF PLAYING FOR A COKE-HEAD!!!
Come on Ron Washington, 1973 called... it wanted its drug of choice back.
Being around major league baseball is privilege, not a right. This isn't a performance-enhancer. We're talking about an illegal narcotic. This isn't the bullpen catcher, this is the FREAKING manager.
Of course, the Rangers organization hasn't exactly been a shining beacon of moral rectitude. They were once owned by a man who had a coke problem (who went on to have a very prominent political career). If you think of all the biggest juicers... Canseco, Palmiero, AROD... Many did their damage in Arlington. So yeah, this franchise has had some problems.
But this is the no-brainer of no-brainers.
Fire him.
Do it yesterday.
Ju wanna play games?
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