Brett - As Deputy Commissioner of the Hurl (Self-Appointed), would you clarify about that "mere blasphemy" part?
I know you are trying to be funny, and we have our moments of amusement, but rest assured that both Commissioner Fernandez and myself take this all very seriously. These sorts of flippant remarks are really not in keeping with the dignity of The Hurl, and sanctions can be imposed for repeat offenders. Right now, only one person has been banned for life for this (Rule 69 violations), but other penalties can be imposed.
Again, we want to minimize any violations of either word or deed while the IDTA negotiations are ongoing.
I would also note, while on the topic of (using the wording in the rules) "excluded persons", for those who didn't hear about it over the HIN (5883 Khz, AM, not SSB), Barry Zito is also excluded. Not for Rule 69 violations, but under Rule 7 (professional), as it appears he may make the A's 40-man roster. Should that change by September, then, perhaps. I assume this is why he has not returned my repeated phone calls on the topic. Note that 7 para. A is also why Commissioner Fernandez' Brobdingnagian hurl of 254' from 2001 is also "unofficial".
Brett