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hasbeen

Excuse me, Flo?

6,504 posts
Dec 19, 2009 1:57 AM
I can't paste the link from my phone but Jennings from Milwaukee got fined $7,500 for tweeting about a win. Apparently the rule is you can't tweet during the game which is defined by 45 mins before and after a game.

The rule is clearly stated but I still think its dumb.
Dec 19, 2009 1:57am
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darbypitcher22

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8,000 posts
Dec 19, 2009 7:09 AM
If its against league policy, its against league policy (although I agree with you).

Pretty expensive tweet if you ask me
Dec 19, 2009 7:09am
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pkebker

Senior Member

760 posts
Dec 19, 2009 7:41 AM
Yep, they have to wait till media availability is finished before they can begin their tweeting...
Dec 19, 2009 7:41am
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BlueDevil11

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1,911 posts
Dec 19, 2009 8:10 AM
There was an article about it on ESPN last night, but I cannot find it today.
Dec 19, 2009 8:10am
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

3,949 posts
Dec 19, 2009 8:30 AM
What if his message was something like "happy birthday mom!" and posted at the same time? Do you think he would still be fined?
Dec 19, 2009 8:30am
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pkebker

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Dec 19, 2009 8:55 AM
Keebler wrote: What if his message was something like "happy birthday mom!" and posted at the same time? Do you think he would still be fined?
Yes, because its policy. If one player didn't get fined, and another did, the players union would throw a big fit.
Dec 19, 2009 8:55am
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hasbeen

Excuse me, Flo?

6,504 posts
Dec 19, 2009 12:08 PM
Silly rules.
Dec 19, 2009 12:08pm