* So, Tiger Woods got arrested over the weekend for alleged drunk driving. He was issued a DUI near his home in Florida. He refused to take a breathalyzer test, claiming he was under the influence of pain meds from recent back surgery. He was found sleeping in his car, which was pulled off to the side of the road, confused and slurring his words, per police.
The report came out today that no alcohol was found in Woods' system. But questions remain.
If Woods wasn't drunk, why did he refuse the test? If he was loopy form the pain medication, why was he driving in the first place? He has enough money to hire a limo, an Uber, or even have someone drive his car for him.
Is he that stupid?
Woods has been spiraling downward for years. He has endured seven back surgeries, can't play golf like he once did, and now it seems like he can't cope with it.
I can relate to being frustrated over health issues, even depressed. Maybe he needs professional help. Counseling along with addiction treatment.
Woods is known to be belligerent, arrogant and angry. Hopefully he has family and friends around him that care and will help him get the help he needs.
But Tiger has got to want that help first. It will be interesting if he finally gets humble and honest=with himself- and seeks treatment.
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* Andy MacPhal, where are you?
The president of the Phillies has remained invisible and silent through-out the team's recent meltdown. Maybe he is allowing GM Matt Klentak to take the bullets to see how he reacts to adversity? Maybe MacPhal knows he is steering a sinking ship and wants to stay in his foxhole as lonf as possible?
Whatever, when I see Klentak on TV I get angry and frustrated. He is young, inexperienced and stupid. He is a geek, an analytics robot who seemingly can't relate to Phillies fans. He lacks personality, warmth and heart.
MacPhal has been around a long time. There may not be an easy fix, but at least he could show the fans that the organization cares and is listening.
By MacPhal remaining silent it sends the message that the organization doesn't give a damn and is ok with letting the team and its fans hang out to dry.
MacPhal is the grandfatherly type who could reassured the city that changes will be made sooner rather than later. I don't expect owner John Middleton to step forward yet. He was all over the media a month ago when the club was doing well. Now, where is he when the fans need him?
I trusted MacPhal when he was hired, thinking the front office would be a lot better, more honest and would be stable in time with David Montgomery and Ruban Amaro Jr. not in power. It's easy for the front office to gloat during the rare good times. The fans deserve better. MacPhal could show me something by stepping up, taking responsibility for another lost season, and showing some heart, giving the Phillies front office a human face, not just analytics and money..
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