Ron Washington's One Time Cocaine Use Took Place In Anaheim
Washington said it was a one-time transgression, that at the age of 57 he had a weak moment and while the team was in Anaheim just before the All-Star break, he gave into the temptation and used cocaine.
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I doubt ron dabbled in blow because of Tony Phillips.
It probably coincided with a Whitney Houston or Bobby Brown concert in SoCal.
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARKSIDE.....
First time EVER
At the age of 57.
…Just like that.
Really? I mean, this sounds like “my band played the wrong song” to every other sentient being on the planet, right?
"That ball went where he threw it!" - Rex Hudler
As your attorney I advise you to begin trying these drugs immediately
I don’t think I’d fare too well if I were doing blow at that age. Then again, how can I know till I get there, right?
"That ball went where he threw it!" - Rex Hudler
by Zoe Necrosis on Mar 20, 2010 6:22 AM PDT up reply actions
What was I doing here? What was the meaning of this trip? Was I just roaming around in a drug frenzy of some kind?
Fear and Loathing in Anaheim
by Anaheim71420 on Mar 21, 2010 10:23 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
We can't stop here
This is bat country!
"That ball went where he threw it!" - Rex Hudler
by Zoe Necrosis on Mar 22, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
It didn't fair well
for the grandpa in Little Miss Sunshine. So funny.
I'm wearing a "Markas" patch on my sleeve this season.
by Rally Manatee on Mar 22, 2010 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Ron's just trying to spark some division rivalry tension early...
i call his bluff.
Halos & Clips...must have something to do with the color red and jaded pasts...
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Mar 20, 2010 7:10 AM PDT reply actions
I have a feeling it's not the only thing Ron has tried to spark.
What do you need a fancy suit for, Charlie, you ain't got no job to wear it to.
by clover_black on Mar 20, 2010 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions
What next
it will come out that he did it in Disneyland.
This sounds so strange.
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
Don't knock it till you try it
Disneyland is a lot of fun when you’re loaded.
"That ball went where he threw it!" - Rex Hudler
by Zoe Necrosis on Mar 20, 2010 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
hit up “small world”, nuff said!
by dulciusEXasperis on Mar 20, 2010 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh no
There is no substance on the face of the Earth that can prevent – only enhance – getting the fear on that ride.
"That ball went where he threw it!" - Rex Hudler
by Zoe Necrosis on Mar 20, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
One of my biggest cooking miscalculations ever...
… involved an entire cookie sheet full of brownies and Disneyland in 1988 or ’89.
Story?
RIP Nick Adenhart.
"When the Babe tries to call his shot, I hope Nick puts one in his ear."
--RallyMonkey5
NINJA!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously though, why cocaine? From what I’ve heard, it’s the lamest of the “hard drugs” out there. Most people I’ve met on it are just really awake…no visions, no epic battles involving aliens, wizards and dragons, nothing.
Why would anyone want to switch from booze (or anything else) to that?
"You gotta have nuts." - Torii Hunter / Part-Time Nemesis of the HH Reply Function
Because it gives you the capacity to talk people to death
…you too could be a trained killer
I see red people
What the Limey said
But in all honestly, one who tries coke realizes why Freud gave it to his patients.
Or at least that’s what I’ve heard…
Um… say no to drugs!
"That ball went where he threw it!" - Rex Hudler
by Zoe Necrosis on Mar 20, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Rumor has it that you feel like a million bucks for those 20 minutes
Before spending the rest of the night scrambling to find more.
That's exactly it.
And smoking or shooting it is the worst. Your only object in life is to get more anyway you can. In the entertainment business for 6 years, I saw a lot of people do some unbelievably foolish and despicable things for just one more hit.
The only “positive” is that it is the “easiest” addictive drug habit to overcome because it is mainly mental and not physical, like heroin, alcohol, tobacco and barbituites.
"Cocaine's a hell of a drug"
"That ball went where he threw it!" - Rex Hudler
by Zoe Necrosis on Mar 20, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Concur.
“Rumor has it” you’re right. Either you spend the rest of the night looking for more coke, or decide to graduate to something longer lasting like meth.
I'm wearing a "Markas" patch on my sleeve this season.
by Rally Manatee on Mar 22, 2010 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions
But
Where did he get the cocaine? Was he hanging with a bunch of druggies and then “gave into the temptation?” The word choice there is awfully odd…
WOOT WOOT! Baseball's back!
by Figgi4life on Mar 20, 2010 10:39 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Seriously. Temptation?
Rest in peace, Rory. When I think of some of the greatest moments in my Angels fandom, I hear your voice describing them. Thanks for everything you gave us.
Who cares? Where's Anaheim
We’re from Los Angeles
by eyespy on Mar 20, 2010 10:52 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Give me 3 hours a can get you some coke in
Anaheim
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
You need 3 hours to get coke in Anaheim?
Where are you from, Provo, Utah?
I just wonder...
if the Rangers come out of gates and totally suck, are they going to suggest that Washington gets loaded to help the team?
I could just see Nolan saying, “Geez, he made better decisions when he was cracked out. Buy this man some Coke!”
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by Angel Hawker on Mar 20, 2010 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Poor guy.
Probably got pregnant sitting on a toilet seat, too.
Rest in peace, Rory. When I think of some of the greatest moments in my Angels fandom, I hear your voice describing them. Thanks for everything you gave us.
yeah, poor guy
just like when Tiger Woods got nabbed for cheating on his wife only one time. I mean – come on, this doesn’t even pass the lame teenager excuse sniff test.
vr, Xei
Well, as long as he didn't inhale
or whatever the coke equivalent is.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Mar 20, 2010 6:54 PM PDT reply actions
On a serious (and even sad) note, my hunch is he'll get fired this year
I think they could easily finish in last with their talent, which would be a huge disappointment after last year. This will provide a search for scapegoats, and whoever it is won’t be named “Nolan Ryan.” Also, Ryan doesn’t strike me as the type of guy who easily stomachs 57-year-old drug experimentation.
Sad, because Washington seems like a good guy, and if he’s fired in his coke year, he’ll never manage again.
Gosh, this is such a "no big deal" situation.
So an old guy in a stressful job wants to get his his jollies by doing some blow. Ho Hum.
And what if it were a prostitute instead of nose candy? Would that be “better” or “worse”?
Either way, I don't care at all
but from a society’s standpoint? A hooker is worse if he has a wife, and probably about the same, maybe a little “better” if he doesn’t.
Personally, I think coke looks worse if the person is a role model figure, but I don’t know any kids growing up dying to be Ron Washington.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Mar 20, 2010 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
what if it was a little cup cake with powdered sugar on it?
The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com
That is such a great point
He’s damned for a few lines (or was it a worse additive approach?)
But it’s ok to drink and smoke yourself to death.
Cocaine was THE baseball scandal of the mid-1980s
Remember the infamous Pittsburgh drug trials?
You could put together a decent team of players from that era who were either caught or admitted to cocaine use:
LF: Tim Raines
CF: Willie Wilson
RF: Dave Parker
DH: Willie Aikens
1B: Keith Hernandez
2B: Paul Molitor
3B: Enos Cabell
SS: Dale Berra
C: Darrell Porter
P: Vida Blue
What about Darrell and the Doc
two potential HoF candidates who derailed their careers and reputations.
Kevin Mitchell, too.
Hell, in 1986, an entire World Series winning team was on fucking blow.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Mar 20, 2010 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Basically, what we're trying to say
is Ron is just tryin’ to kick it old skool, and the MLB ain’t findin’ it so fly.
by Caseys Kiss of Death on Mar 20, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the cover up is worse than the crime.
If this story was never leaked out, it would still be the Rangers Organization’s little secret. Washington was very forth coming about the discretion but the Rangers certainly were not.
The 2009 Pregame Picks Winner and Iron Man of Halos Heaven.com
I used to always wonder why his nose looked red and swollen…..truly one of the great disappointments in baseball history. He was GOOD.
Thread
(Warning: YouTube link — seriously though, c’mon, Ron.)
by Big Daddy OB GYN on Mar 20, 2010 9:32 PM PDT reply actions
How else do player get motivated to play 162 games
The white chock on the field, makes them drive to snort it.
Yankees and Boston is just a drug war, while else would D-Bags like them play.
FATHER OF A WONDERFUL SON VLADIMIR
Sorry not named after Guerrero...but would be cool
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