Harold Reynolds No Longer With ESPN?

This is not a good thing !!!!!

I agree.

Hmmm, any other sources quoted. NY Post isn't the greatest authentic publicity paper.

If it is so, the Little League World Series lost it's best correspondent!

Always liked what HR had to say. Very intelligent and lots of knowledge.

For this to happen, it has to be something odd that occurred?

That's too bad...I enjoyed him doing the LLWS games...

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Originally posted by baseballbum:
Hmmm, any other sources quoted. NY Post isn't the greatest authentic publicity paper.

If it is so, the Little League World Series lost it's best correspondent!

That was my first thought. I've been looking on other pages and haven't found anything yet.

If it is true, you can let them know what you think.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?page=contact/espntv

How about this for a secondary source:

"Breaking News...ESPNews has learned that the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting ESPN has fired baseball analyst Harold Reynolds."

Yet another source:

http://www.deadspin.com/sports/harold-reynolds/

He was easily one of my favorites, and how can fire him?! hes one of the few guys who can acyually interct with the players and understand what certain things really mean.

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Originally posted by wvmtner:
If it is true, you can let them know what you think.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?page=contact/espntv

Thanks for the link.

This is not good. Harold Reynolds is the consummate professional and the closest example of my all-time favorite, Joe Garagiola Sr, in the history of broadcasting!!

He is no nonsense with a vast storehouse of knowledge and insights on every situation in his discussions. He would be a great candidate for a future General Manager of a Major League Baseball Organization! Go get 'em Harold! Peace, Shep

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Originally posted by Orlando:
How about this for a secondary source:

"Breaking News...ESPNews has learned that the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting ESPN has fired baseball analyst Harold Reynolds."

Does anyone else see the irony in the fact that ESPNews is reporting that the Chronicle is reporting that ESPN has fired HR?

Two out of the same quilt

I really liked Harold and want to see him back on his own show.

He was the best analyst at the College World Series for the past few years.

HR seemed like a genuinely decent guy. I thought he had very little to add and stuck with cliche's in most instances but was generally harmless.

This is as bad as it gets in the world of televised baseball.
Harold is every mans broadcaster.
He is no nonsense,insightfull,caring compasionate,fun,smart........ no wonder they fired him.
Does anyone know how to pick a fight with ESPN!

I could be wrong, but I had noticed a growing problem between Kruk and Reynolds. While the cheap shots were entertaining, the seemed to be getting more mean spirited. Maybe this is why he was terminated.

I liked Harold as well He had a smooth and entertaining delivery. His passion and love of the game were self evident and he was very knowledgable imho. I imagine he won't remain unemployed for very long. I also liked his coverage/analysis of college baseball.

Did anyone else see Kruk go pyscho about ARod the other night on Baseball Tonight? I think it was Sunday night. WOW he went crazy about that topic, and HR just sat there and laughed.

sonisclass....it was a joke .

Something of a Confirmation

The irony now is that a News Agency doesn't want to reveal any details.

More from deadspin. As much as I (and my wife) liked him--if this is true, then good riddance:

http://deadspin.com/sports/top/was-this-why-harold-got-the-axe-189733.php

The definition of sexual harassment is wide open--- I have worked with guys who do it all the time and the ladies love it-- alot depends on the lady and her attitude

TR.....you never fail to surprise me.....

The law on sexual harassment is pretty clear, and the means to remedy it also.....each case is different, but warnings are usually called for....it is very unusual to terminate an employee based on a complaint....even if proven true. Usually the offending employee is offered counseling, rehab, etc....an effort to correct the behavior. As said....all cases different, but it would seem unlikely that he would be fired for a first offense....and it just doesn't make sense that he would risk his career by repeating bad behavior....I'm thinking the ARod story makes more sense.....

Lady

Can you define what sexual harassment means to any woman other than they can hang a person for a simple kiss on the cheek in the morning

I am not here to surprise you or anyone---You as a woman look around your office and see how many times a male can be bagged for sexual harassment

This whole thing makes me very sad, have been a Harold Reynolds fan forever.

I agree that companies do not fire over a complaint. Most companies will fire or ask for a resignation in lieu of a possible law suit if their company is also named in the suit. And we all have to remember, innocent until proven guilty. Unfortunetly, Reynolds has been a great inspiration for our youth and they can relate to him more than any other person on ESPN.

I am hoping it is over something else.

No matter what the circumstances, ESPN's will have to come out with some sort of announcement, due to his popularity.

TR....it becomes sexual harassment, when the accusing party files a complaint, and it is proven true......and if you have friends who make a point of attempting sexual harassment because they know "the ladies love it"....well.....you call them friends, I have a different name for them......

Sleazbags come to mind......

Let me be as clear as I can about what constitutes sexual harassment....when the victim says no, and the agressor continues....and/or when the victim's employment is made a condition of sexual favors.....not very complicated.....

Who cares - really?

Its been fun - Nice job Harold - Bye bye.

LOL

TR... I wish I could believe you were kidding.

"I have worked with guys who do it all the time and the ladies love it-- alot depends on the lady and her attitude"

Sorry, but LADIES don't love it, and GENTLEMEN don't do it.

and they say money is the root of all evil?

any comments made by me will gain friends as well as enemies

so, keep the thread about HR

wanna have a discussion about SH, and reverse SH..........call Dr.Phil or Drew........

then take in a 1950's movie, one of the classics, and really watch. Gidget

lady

Again I say that you need to to learn to read better

I never called them friends--go back and read

What I was saying is that in todays world anyone uses the PC BS to their advantage-- di dhe harrass---it may only n be in the eyes of the woman--if in fact that this is what it is all about

Lady--you have to learn to chill

If I got fired tomorrow - I can assure you Harold wouldnt care.

LOL

Like I said - nice work at ESPN - good luck - Bye Bye

Next!!!

TR is a misogynist, in case you hadn't already figured it out.

You are correct TR....you did not call them friends....you called them guys you have worked with.....again....I call them sleazebags....

TR...you have to learn to stop generalizing, stop patronizing, stop capsulizing curt and rude responses, and stop coming up with simple sexist retorts.....

Okay....I'm chilling now.....peace.....

Sluggo

U are another Texan stuck in the sand dunes--you have no idea as to what you speak of with fancy words

LAdy

You are also off base--- I do not generalize--I do not patronize--curt and rude I think not--sexist retorts---give it up lady- everything was fine when you were in AZ and now I am the bad guy--Lady you have taken a wrong turn somwwhere--At least I know where I am

Sluggo.....I disagree with you somewhat....misogynist can also mean, besides a person who hates women, a person who hates marriage....I think TR likes marriage, and women......as long as they know their place....

TR....not to generalize...but are many Texans really stuck in sand dunes?

Lady

You have no idea how I feel about anything---women knowing their place?---so far out in left field you make me pee my pants--my wife is my PARTNER---more than others can say---we are a team-- she is why we are successful--she is my guiding light

As for Texans in sand dunes I think most are stuck there and do not see the real wrold around them

TR...I can only respond to what you post, and how I interpret your postings.....Texans and all.....

I admire you for the way you help young players.......but, I take exception to a lot of your views......and that's my issue.....as is my right to respond accordingly....and yours too.....

See.....chillin'

LADY

I dont agree with a lot of your posts and views---so be it