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Alcohol in the clubhouse

I heard a couple of MLB Network commentators (and former ballplayers) mention this some time ago. Apparently the so-called "rally beer" has been a quiet time-honored tradition for players that leave the game. Whether that makes it acceptable or not… well, your call.

Even if the Sox were using it responsibly, when "beer and chicken" starts trending on Twitter and the local newspapers, you're forced to do something about it — trust me, they take baseball very seriously up in Boston.
 
As long as the players are consistently producing, I couldn't give a **** about what they're doing AFTER the game. Please come to the game sober and stay that way though.
 
The Texas Rangers had Josh Hamilton return to the team after a long battle with alcohol. I'm not sure how far they advanced, but they celebrated with sparkling water instead of champagne in support of his battle/ rehab.
 
Well it is certainly not in the best interests of the team but if it doesn't interfere with their play, I don't have any problem. May the best sober team win :)
 
I wish my boss let me drink beer at work. Maybe I'll explain how it boosts morale and is a time-honored tradition.
 
I was thinking the same thing... I didn't even know they were allowed to have alcohol in the clubhouse. But I'm glad Boston did, thinking that might of had a play in their late season slide.
 
HAHAHA really?? Wow, why would anyone think that drinking before you try hiting a 90mph+ ball ever a good idea??

This makes no sense.
 
That might a problem for some teams in all sports. My theory on it is to only have it when a team clinches a divisional title and after winning the playoffs. This only a thought and hope that teams pick up on that.
 
It should be banned. They are working and they should never be allowed to drink on the job. They should be banned from drinking until after work like it is with any other job. Work and then celebrating afterwards.
 
I may be biased because the Red Sox destroyed my autumn; but I think keeping alcohol out of the club house is a good idea. The only alternative I would take is to keep players out of the clubhouse during games; but from what I understand it is pretty difficult to keep that up.

The old Marlins manager tried that I read, and it led to a lot of team animosity. So it would be better to just ban the alcohol entirely.
 
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