It's not Benson-esque drama, or Manny-esque drama, but it's bordering on Chipper-esque drama. If the AJC has a gossip column, then it is going to have to get up to speed on this one. From the Boston Herald's "gossip" column:
Belated congrats are in order for one of our all-time favorite fun couples, ex- Red Sox hurler Derek Lowe and his new bride, ex- BC babe Carolyn Hughes .
The two tied the knot back in December, we’re told. Lowe, who was recently signed to a $60 million, four-year deal by the Atlanta Braves, showed up for his new-team press conference sporting a brand, spankin’ new wedding ring.
Word is, Derek’s kids from his first marriage were at the wedding ceremony. Which is ever-so-civil, considering the ugliness that transpired between their mom, Trinka, (D.Lo’s first wife) and the pitcher and his new bride.
You might recall that back in 2005, Derek walked out on T, his wife of seven years, and their three kids and moved in with Hughes, who was then working as a TV reporter for Fox Sports Net . Her beat: Derek and his old team, the L.A. Dodgers .
Needless to say, Hughes was relieved of her reportorial duties once Trinka called the network and informed them of the budding romance. Both Lowe and Hughes - who was also married when she and Lowe hooked up - divorced their respective spouses. And now, they can live happily ever after as man and wife.
She's a looker, and it seems like Derek is in quite a trance. I think the Braves need some drama on their team. We've been boring for so long on the personal front.
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Amen.
sdp - February 2, 2009
I’m not sure the Braves need this type of drama. It didn’t go over well with the fans when Chipper has his “issues”. I’m a bit confused how a story like this is front-page blog news. I understand these guys earn millions of dollars and are in front of the public a majority of the time. But, hanging a celebrity’s laundry out for all to see is one thing we’re all used to. Shoving that laundry in the public’s face has been something that’s always put a bad taste in my mouth…but that’s just me.
awilliams16 - February 2, 2009
We can’t take ourselves too seriously… hence, these distractions every once in a while. I, for one (hopefully not the only one), love how tabloid sleazy this is — it’s like slowing down to look at an accident.
gondeee - February 2, 2009
A little tabloid sleazy story is nice from time to time. In Mrs. Lowe, we have found a decent successor to Jaime Kotsay. But let her be warned, its tough following in the footsteps of someone as talented?!? as hobo mark’s wife.
jeg - February 2, 2009
Finally I know...
the identity of the asshole in front of me slowing down to look at an accident when I need to get to work. Dude, you know Listerine gin & tonics, driving and slowing down at accidents don’t mix. Ugh!
=)
Lizziebeth - February 2, 2009
Anybody got pics of her in a swimsuit? That’s the only true way to judge if the drama is worth it.
Bobby Cocks - February 2, 2009
I've got a picture of her in a thong...
sdp - February 2, 2009
Ugh, I hate “man and wife!” If the officiant at my wedding says that, I’m putting salmonella in his dinner.
Carry on.
coldriver10 - February 2, 2009
Would prefer “Mister and Missus MAN’S NAME” then?
royhobbs - February 2, 2009
nope, not a fan of that either. Hell, I’m not even changing my name.
coldriver10 - February 2, 2009
I take it you probably dislike men that dote then, and those lame shirts that say stuff like “Mrs. Ashton Kutcher”
royhobbs - February 2, 2009
nah, I’m not a man-hating feminist if that’s what you’re getting at. I just don’t know why it’s such a big deal to say husband and wife. “Man and wife” has not-so-innocent origins.
coldriver10 - February 2, 2009
lol, not what I was implying. I just was at a wedding where it was “Mister and Missus man’s name” and didn’t really think much into it. I guess I can see the dismissive nature of it, though. Not certain that I’d notice when marrying the future ex, nor concerned if they would bother at a courthouse.
royhobbs - February 2, 2009
haha yeah, guys don’t think too much about those things. And I think traditional girls probably don’t think much of it either. I think being against that tradition in particular is especially common among women in professional fields, for whatever reason.
coldriver10 - February 2, 2009
but not all....
sddbaker - February 2, 2009
I told my wife not to change her name
I suggested that she go by Mrs. buzzdeadwax to friends and family, but keep her name for legal purposes (credit cards, etc.). That’s what my sister does. She changed it anyway – and she truly is a man-hating feminist. I guess there’s no point in trying to understand women… ;-)
buzzdeadwax - February 2, 2009
Yeah, everyone differs. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a woman (or man) changing her last name. I think for me it’s that a) I’m very attached to my last name and heritage, and b) since I was a kid I’ve wanted to be Dr. My Last Name.
I plan on keeping my last name professionally and going by his last name in personal matters (kids’ school directories, etc).
coldriver10 - February 2, 2009
I’ve narrowed “Your Last Name” down to a few possibilities based on my familiarity with doctors.
Here’s what I’ve got:
J
No
Dre
Doom
Zaius
Jekyll
Octagon
Zoidberg
Pangloss
Feelgood
or
Dicksforhands
Euruproktos - February 3, 2009
What?
No Rosenrosen or Rosenpenis?
mburris1 - February 3, 2009
Fools!
It’s Dr. Nick.
coldriver10 - February 3, 2009
“The coroner? I hate that guy…”
Smoltz's Beard - February 3, 2009
What about Dr. Acula?
cbwilk - February 3, 2009
+1
From one Scrubs fan to another.
10-4 - February 3, 2009
That was from Plan 9 from Outer Space (the Tim Burton re-make).
TradeAndruw - February 3, 2009
or Scrubs
Swo12bv - February 3, 2009
+1
Smoltz's Beard - February 3, 2009
+100
Zoidberg made me laugh particularly hard.
Smoltz's Beard - February 3, 2009
Dr. Spaceman anyone?
Smoltz's Beard - February 3, 2009
“Save me Dr. Spaceman!”
Love it.
cbwilk - February 3, 2009
Wonder what they say
At weddings like those of Ellen DeGeneres or George Takei?
WienerDog - February 2, 2009
Old news son
bigjoe - February 2, 2009
Some nice pictures in the old thread
mattdiaz4life - February 2, 2009
life's easier with fewer options...
I can only imagine the turmoil now when picking the female pic for the big W – too many hotties from which to choose!!
traphicg - February 2, 2009
They should make a movie about this…its got everything; love, sex, drama, action, baseball, and a mullet.
bwellnjonesco - February 2, 2009
the real question is does Kevin COstner play D Lowe…. if im not mistaken isnt D Lowe a guitarist as well… which is perfect for Costner becuase he too is a musician (although i use that term loosely)
Swo12bv - February 2, 2009
I would recommend Jason Stratham and Reese Witherspoon in this can’t miss romantic comedy. Chris Kattan would be his oldest son who is a major clutz, especially at the wedding…
bwellnjonesco - February 3, 2009
but its a baseball movie… by law Kevin COstnet must be involved
Swo12bv - February 3, 2009
Costner can play Carolyn Hughes ex-husband that teams up with Trinka and an ensemble of other characters to rob Lowe of his money and ruin his career during the big game (Braves and BoSox ’09). SPOILER: Braves win 4-3, Chipper homers off Smoltz in the 11th of game 7 to win the game…
bwellnjonesco - February 3, 2009
Slow day???
I’m sure if anyone else posted this non-news, it would rightfully stay off the front page. UGG.
KC Ryan - February 2, 2009
It was, and it did.
Nothing wrong with a little tongue-in-cheek news. It’s not like most people weren’t the least bit curious about Chipper’s mistress, Furcal’s DUI, or Smoltz’s divorce. Only difference is that it’s being discussed out in a public forum now.
royhobbs - February 2, 2009
Sure do enjoy all the wet blankets that show up to complain.
Smoltz's Beard - February 2, 2009
Not complaining so much as saying it isn’t really worthy of the front page. I have nothing but love for talkingchop and gondeee.
KC Ryan - February 2, 2009
Blogs, unlike traditional media like newspapers or tv, have no one to really monitor what they’re doing. I think it’s healthy for bloggers to share their views on what is and isn’t worth covering.
Anyway, no big problem with this article, except that it’s pretty old news.
MikeinAtlanta - February 2, 2009
I hate Tits and Fried Chicken
And I hate YOU. Go suck a jar of testicles.
buzzdeadwax - February 2, 2009
I guess no one saw Planet Terror?
The Arab dude from Lost and his jar of testicles? Nobody? You people have no taste in movies.
buzzdeadwax - February 3, 2009
lol sayid
My friend and I had a discussion of why all popular artistic renditions of Jesus Christ always depicted him as Caucasian, despite being in Jerusalem. In the end, we agreed upon that if he was supposed to reflect on the demographic, that he should probably have looked like Sayid, from Lost.
royhobbs - February 3, 2009
Is he the really fat guy?
TradeAndruw - February 3, 2009
That’s Hurley.
mattdiaz4life - February 3, 2009
Oh, I saw it, I liked it, I saw it again…however the juxtaposition of the sight of actual testicles in a jar and the horrid sound of teeth clanking on a glass jar during the suckage only makes me feel perverted, I mean grossed out…so no laughs from this guy…
bwellnjonesco - February 3, 2009
I liked Death Proof more
mvandonsel - February 3, 2009
I liked Death Proof, but it just didn’t fit well showing right after (in the theaters that is, DVD is much better IMO) the fast paced, exciting Planet Terror (and even the Previews)…Tarantino’s dialogue was just too slow to follow that…
bwellnjonesco - February 3, 2009
I don’t know how anyone could like Death Proof.
cbwilk - February 3, 2009
Kurt Russell man crush since I was like 14…
bwellnjonesco - February 3, 2009
Bruce Willis for me, since I was like, I dunno, 7.
cbwilk - February 3, 2009
My mom wouldn’t let me watch his movies when I was 7…maybe that was for the best, you know what they say about guys that have man crushes on baldies…
bwellnjonesco - February 3, 2009
They are more likely to polish meat helmets?
bravesguy311 - February 3, 2009
Uh…I’m not sure, I just heard it wasn’t really too cool.
bwellnjonesco - February 3, 2009
They turn out to be bad ass mo-fos like their idol?
cbwilk - February 3, 2009
Two words
Rosario Dawson.
mvandonsel - February 4, 2009
Names aren’t words…
bwellnjonesco - February 4, 2009
I’ll counter that with Clerks 2. It’s not a very good movie either, and she’s like 100 times prettier in it.
cbwilk - February 4, 2009
Sin City
S&M-gear Rosario Dawson going apeshit with a submachine gun and then making out with BMW man was awesome.
royhobbs - February 4, 2009
What about Alexander, you see her bewbs
bwellnjonesco - February 4, 2009
What? For real? So renting that.
cbwilk - February 4, 2009
hahaha
mvandonsel - February 4, 2009
25th Hour...
great movie and she is hot
mvandonsel - February 4, 2009
oh yeah, and I still can’t believe she was in Kids
mvandonsel - February 4, 2009
And, on top of that, Sin City is actually a great movie.
cbwilk - February 4, 2009
<3 Sin City
mattdiaz4life - February 4, 2009
Too bad they’ll never make the sequel since Frank Miller screwed up The Spirit so bad.
cbwilk - February 4, 2009
NOOO
Don’t say that. I’ve been waiting on Sin City 2 since, uh, well for a long time. Didn’t get to see the Spirit yet, is it really that bad?
scstrato - February 4, 2009
I walked out. I watch a lot of crap, but I couldn’t take it.
EPIC FAIL!
cbwilk - February 4, 2009
I think they will definitely make another one. It will be labeled as Miller’s “back to his roots” project or something. Movie companies will put out anything for a profit, and the success of Sin City clearly makes the release of a sequel inevitable…
I believe I heard that it is in pre-production as we speak…
bwellnjonesco - February 5, 2009
It’s been in pre-production for a few years. Pre-production entails a lot of stuff and until they’re actually making a movie, it doesn’t mean much.
You’re right, they’ll put out anything they think will make a profit. But, since they didn’t make a profit on The Spirit, they might guess they wouldn’t make one on a second Sin City movie directed by Frank Miller.
Frank Miller is the man, as a comic book creator, he blows as a movie director.
cbwilk - February 5, 2009
Isn’t Rodriguez supposed to be back with him for the city of sin 2?
bwellnjonesco - February 5, 2009
Who knows? You have to take everything you read with a grain of salt, but I remember reading that Miller sort of pissed off Rodriguez with the whole Spirit thing. Rodriguez really laid himself on the line for Miller, he quit the Director’s guild so Miller could direct part of Sin City, and then Miller, supposedly, sort of left him out to dry. It was one of those, “I don’t need you anymore sort of things”; every time I saw something about Sin City 2 they were saying Miller was directing it himself.
It’s all a bunch of conjecture and movie stuff is so all over the place, but I wouldn’t bet a lot that Sin City 2 happens.
cbwilk - February 5, 2009
Carla Gugino/Sin City!!!
“They” ARE the definition of perfect!
scstrato - February 4, 2009
Oops
Too much?
scstrato - February 4, 2009
No, they were just right.
cbwilk - February 4, 2009
What the ...?
well, when I posted the oops the pic above had been removed. Now it’s back and I look like a “moran”.
scstrato - February 5, 2009
Mmm.
Sally Jupiter.
royhobbs - February 5, 2009
So did my wife
She liked the end where the three women beat Stuntman Mike to death.
buzzdeadwax - February 3, 2009
Good for him!
At the end of the day, if she makes him happy … she makes me happy.
FrankyWren - February 2, 2009
…and thats what its all about, especially if you make 15,000,000 a season…however, I bet she will be swinging Schafer’s TPX before September call ups…
bwellnjonesco - February 2, 2009
dude is cut
mattdiaz4life - February 2, 2009
I read she had hooked up with Karl Malone and others during her first marriage.
http://sportsbybrooks.com/hubby-on-hughes-ruse-ron-fineman—talks-to—9110
BravesFan - February 2, 2009
Who hasn’t f’d the mailman…
bwellnjonesco - February 3, 2009
The Mailman has got to be one of the best nicknames ever.
Smoltz's Beard - February 3, 2009
I never understood his trademark dunk. All he did was put his left hand on the back of his head while he went up. Like it’s really hard for a 6’9 behemoth to dunk a basketball on a 10’ rim, he has to add the challenge of hiding his left hand behind his head.
royhobbs - February 3, 2009
haha…pretty lame for sure
Smoltz's Beard - February 3, 2009
Yous a HOOOOO!
HOOOOO! Yous a HOOOOO! HOOOOO! Yous a HOOOOO! HOOOOO! I said that yous a HOOOO!!!
mvandonsel - February 2, 2009
You doin ho activities
With ho tendencies
Hos are your friends,
Hos are your enemies
ATLandUNC - February 2, 2009
Such old news
I’m kind of shocked that everyone didn’t already know about this. I know they just got married but they’ve been together since early 2005 and when their affair was discovered it was all over the web. What’s the next news flash? That Brad Pitt left Jennifer Aniston?
kevsny13 - February 2, 2009
WHAT
10-4 - February 3, 2009
meh....
I don’t think Pitt and Aniston will last.
mvandonsel - February 3, 2009
Yeah, after her new pictures in GQ, she is gonna dump old Brad and get her some young meat like Vince Vaughn then some John Mayor or something…
bwellnjonesco - February 3, 2009
Hey now...
I’ll wait until the season starts to pass judgment. Until then… I’d hit it like a Chuck James fastball.
FineHamAbounds - February 3, 2009
Good ol Trinka, probably.
bigjoe - February 3, 2009
Shes got it goin bossanova
bravesguy311 - February 3, 2009
She’s pretty old, not that hot, and clearly not marriage material. As long as you’re flushing millions down the toilet in a divorce settlement, you’d think he could find a younger, hotter girl.
TradeAndruw - February 3, 2009
Soooo....
You’re saying your mom is available?
ATLandUNC - February 4, 2009
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