Mike Clevinger under investigation for spousal AND child abuse

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January 25 23, 10:53 am
That's [expletive] awful.

Ban from the league already. Make a statement and do it ASAP.

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I know allegations of physical abuse are criminal in nature and have to be investigated, charges brought, and due process entitles a person to a trial.

But I also know that our justice system has a poor track record of charging and convicting abusers, even with testimony and other evidence.

The bottom line is playing in MLB is a privilege rather than a right. I would ask MLB whether, following an investigation, this is a person they want representing them.

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These guys could very likely just be monsters at baseline. But as a bit of pointless speculation, and not to excuse anything, this sounds like roids behavior.

A few years ago I remember thinking it was cool Clevinger was playing in a Frozen princess (or something) glove for his daughter. Man…

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I wonder what "drug" substance she is referring to.

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There were references to LSD.

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a_smith wrote:
January 25 23, 2:42 pm
There were references to LSD.
Feels like that's not what he's "addicted to" and they did say "drug addict." LSD usually chills you out or gives you a panic attack. He could have been an abusive [expletive] on it, no doubt, but I wouldn't suspect that being the addiction. Hard to say with out of context social media posts though.

Makes me think coke or speed. Maybe Adderall like a lot of baseball players.

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This is the same guy that got busted for violating Covid protocol back in 2020, in the heat of the pandemic.

He's clearly a guy who thinks that accountability is for others, not him.

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Big Amoco Sign wrote:
January 25 23, 2:47 pm
a_smith wrote:
January 25 23, 2:42 pm
There were references to LSD.
Feels like that's not what he's "addicted to" and they did say "drug addict." LSD usually chills you out or gives you a panic attack. He could have been an abusive [expletive] on it, no doubt, but I wouldn't suspect that being the addiction. Hard to say with out of context social media posts though.

Makes me think coke or speed. Maybe Adderall like a lot of baseball players.
Ive known guys who were pretty much addicted to frying. Everyday, for weeks at a time. Not one was an anger addict. Off the wall weirdos, yes. But not violent. Super nice, actually.

Its gotta be Uppers.

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Big Amoco Sign wrote:
January 25 23, 2:47 pm
a_smith wrote:
January 25 23, 2:42 pm
There were references to LSD.
Feels like that's not what he's "addicted to" and they did say "drug addict." LSD usually chills you out or gives you a panic attack. He could have been an abusive [expletive] on it, no doubt, but I wouldn't suspect that being the addiction. Hard to say with out of context social media posts though.

Makes me think coke or speed. Maybe Adderall like a lot of baseball players.
I agree completely. I doubt that is his addiction.
I mentioned it because one of his exes wrote about his addictions in the context of taking daily LSD and mushrooms.
But that seems like an exaggeration posted in anger.

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Getting deeper now too…

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