June 18, 2008
Bloggers in the Press Box
Ducksnorts finishes the interview with Sandy Alderson, which reveals this gem:
Alderson: The other thing we've been toying around with is allowing people like yourself into the press box. I know there's a lot of controversy about that among mainstream media and so forth, but our attitude is, the more access, the better. In Paul's case, it's a chance for him to express himself on an unflitered basis. He doesn't get interpreted by [radio host] Philly Billy [Werndl] or [newspaper columnist] Tim Sullivan or somebody else. It's an unvarnished line of communication.
Good for the Padres for understanding the usefulness of blogs.
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One of the best things about a team centered blog without "access" to the press box is that it is free to criticize and question management, players and coaches without fear of retribution in the form of restricted access. I hope that as bloggers are rightfully granted access to the traditionally mainstream media dominated press box that the frankness will remain.