Case in point: Baltimore Orioles broadcaster Gary Thorne.

“It (the sock) was painted,” Thorne said to analyst Jim Palmer during the broadcast. “It was painted. Doug Mirabelli confessed up to it after. It was all for PR (public relations).” - Gary Thorne during last night’s game

“What? Are you kidding me? He’s (bleeping) lying,” Mirabelli said. “I never said that (to Thorne). I know it was blood. Everybody knows it was blood.” - Doug Mirabelli after the game when asked about it

Not only that, but Mirabelli even said that he did not remember who Gary Thorne is. For this reason, I nominate Gary Thorne for a Clubbie award for broadcast excellence mediocrity, and remember folks, if you are going to name names as sources, its probably best they are able to recognize you by name.