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GRISSLIES STIR THE POT

Well, they've done it again.  The Grisslies have stirred the pot and started another controversy what will be sure to involve sub-committees, lawyers and constitutional experts.

Shortly after the last executive meeting, Grisslie CEO Robert Farah, Esq dug deep into the availability of shirts for the upcoming season.  There were two shirts available to the Grisslies but they were never offered; The Grisslies feel that this makes the shirt selection null and void.  

So what fast one did the Grisslies pull this time?  Well, The BLOG has learned that Farah discovered that the Pink shirt and the camouflage were never offered as selections.  So Farah rescinded his initial selection and opted for camouflage.

Rumors of this have been spreading like wildfire this week but there has been no "official" comment from the league.  Its is clear to The BLOG that league official's have been ordered to stay tight lipped about this nefarious action.  The BLOG attempted to break through the wall of silence and get reaction.  While there was no direct confirmation you will see that there is also no shortage of harsh opinions.

Hugh Armstrong:   I don't know know if this is true, but I'd be lying if I said I was surprised.  This is the kind of stuff that they do regularly.  I find it disappointing.  But not surprising.
Mike Olliffe:  Its the first I've heard of it, but camouflage?  How are we supposed to throw out base runners if you can even see them?
Frank Laird:  This is exactly why I retired.
Jason Bowers:  If this is true I hope we draft some players who have been in the army so we can figure out how to find those guys on the field.  This is nuts.

Meanwhile as the local press got wind of the breaking news, they descended down on League President McClean's home residence.

Buried under a horde of media, McClean would only say that league matters are handled internally and that they were not about to air their dirty laundry in public.  To emphasize his point he then hung his shirts on the clothes line.  The BLOG can confirm that those shirts were indeed clean.  McClean remains a man of his word.

More league reaction:

Chuck Cragg:  Camouflage?  Is that like Camel skin?  Is this because Farah is from Lebanon?  I don't see the advantage really, whatever.
The Beechey:  I feel bad for my team. This doesn't really impact me exactly because of my extraordinary hearing, but for the other guys?  I really feel for them.  This is wrong. 
Jeff Dancey:  I can neither confirm nor deny that I know anything about what you're suggesting.  Neither can I confirm nor deny that I've been asked to head up a committee to investigate the latest in what has become a legacy of subterfuge and deceit for this sordid bunch.  Now while it isn't necessarily premature to say that I would be in charge of such a committee should it indeed be established that there be a need for one such as this, the topic in its entirety remains highly speculative.  However, if I were in charge of such a committee, rest assured, there would be a madness to my method and the travesty that these spelling challenged Grizzly Bears are making to our constitution would come to an abrupt and painful end.
Paul Piellusch:  I agree with Jeff, but with fewer words.

The Grisslie backlash has been swift, decisive and almost entirely one sided.

Farah, long considered a bit of a Maverick in the league seems to has pushed the envelope a little too far this time.  Even the leader of the unofficial opposition, Doris Bettman has chimed in on this one.

 

Doris:  I feel sorry for you people, I really do.  No I don't.  I'm conflicted.  I find myself to be simultaneously a man of action and a man of inaction.  Yes, I am conflicted. Yet also proflicted.  The bottom line is this league had an opportunity to elect me, Doris Bettman, in the last AGM.  You denied me.  You now know that you should not have denied me; you should have in fact nied me.  See what with these Grisslies have done to you?  They are manipulatory.  This would not have happened on my watch with my strong leadershipization.  Its one thing to be able to point with a finger.  But I'm an ambi-pointer.  How many commishalingas do you know that can point with both hands?  Didn't think so.  Maybe next November you'll do the right thing.  

Doris's absurd political aspirations aside, something must be done to stop the Grisslies from messing around with the integrity of the game.  

Tim Shrank:  I haven't missed a meeting and I know nothing of this.  But to me the answer is easy.  Why don't we do like on Planet of the Apes and have the "Sacred Scrolls", or in our case, "The Constitution" kept under wraps and only accessible to the smartest Orangutang?  That was usually Dr. Zaius.  Hey wait a minute.  I COULD BE OUR DR. ZAIUS!  I'm smart!  I have facial hair!  This could work.   

 
Stay tuned.  I'm certain there will be more to come as the travesty unfolds.