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StrokeofLuck said:That's Danny in my avatar with Strickland meeting up at the McD Masters final way back when. I was fortunate enough to be there and Danny's break definitely stands out in my mind, cueball flying straight up a couple of feet and coming down and squatting mid table.
DrawtheRock said:Did anyone see Danny play keith on a bar box? They were both great bar box players and wondering if Danny or Keith had any comments about playing each other?
Cashrider said:HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE !!!
I am CASHRIDER, agent provocateur for DANNY MEDINA.
While negotiations with the "CHALLENGE MATCH" continue, l have requested the Challenger post his invitation but as a "Touring Professional Pool Player" he rightly doesn't want to go public until and unless all terms and conditions -venue etc are finalized.
So. in the meantime l thought with the Holiday season in mind l would throw out a question to the gauge the interest of the public.....
WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MEDINA PLAY ?
I'll start it off with MEDINA VERSUS MCCREADY, (since they have never played).
Your Christmas "Wish List" match with DANNY MEDINA is...
easy-e said:I "wish" he would get on here and speak for himself.
easy-e said:I "wish" he would get on here and speak for himself.
Cashrider} Danny says: .... but after that l spanked Earl 'the baby' everytime we played said:Hi Cashrider,
In post #37, you say that Danny said "Keith would never play me." I never knew McCready to duck anyone.
Now, you say that Danny susequently beat Earl Strickland 6 times in a row???
Most of the top, elite pros never lose that many matches in a row, let alone that many in a row to the same person. Jose Parica says nobody EVER beat him 4 times in a row in his life. The most he ever lost in a row to the same person was 3, and that happened when he faced SVB. I never heard about Danny's streak against Earl before. Maybe you're right, and it did happen. Usually, however, when something like that happens, the railbirds will know about it also. These two boasts seem like a little hyperbole to stir the pot that's currently cooking for a challenger...
While this has been an informative thread and you've been impeccably polite in all your responses, the above two quotes sort of have you guys walking on sand now. In other words, some credibility flags are starting to flap around in the wind just a little. That's my opinion only. Others may disagree with me strongly, I don't know.
I'm glad to see Danny back in the spotlight. I remember lots of stuff about him, and sincerely hopes he gets a nice long run of good fortune. He's had many hardships in the last 20+ years. Thanks also to you Cashrider, for acting as his liason for now. Best wishes to you as well.
PS-If Ironman vouches that Danny really whacked The Pearl 6 straight times, then I'll believe it. Lewis has lots of credibility in my book.
Terry Ardeno said:Hi Cashrider,
In post #37, you say that Danny said "Keith would never play me." I never knew McCready to duck anyone.
Now, you say that Danny susequently beat Earl Strickland 6 times in a row???
Most of the top, elite pros never lose that many matches in a row, let alone that many in a row to the same person. Jose Parica says nobody EVER beat him 4 times in a row in his life. The most he ever lost in a row to the same person was 3, and that happened when he faced SVB. I never heard about Danny's streak against Earl before. Maybe you're right, and it did happen. Usually, however, when something like that happens, the railbirds will know about it also. These two boasts seem like a little hyperbole to stir the pot that's currently cooking for a challenger...
While this has been an informative thread and you've been impeccably polite in all your responses, the above two quotes sort of have you guys walking on sand now. In other words, some credibility flags are starting to flap around in the wind just a little. That's my opinion only. Others may disagree with me strongly, I don't know.
I'm glad to see Danny back in the spotlight. I remember lots of stuff about him, and sincerely hopes he gets a nice long run of good fortune. He's had many hardships in the last 20+ years. Thanks also to you Cashrider, for acting as his liason for now. Best wishes to you as well.
PS-If Ironman vouches that Danny really whacked The Pearl 6 straight times, then I'll believe it. Lewis has lots of credibility in my book.
Cashrider said:Spanked him in The U.S. Open and ABOUT FIVE TIMES in a row after that incident .
Prior to that he had beaten me before, he played good."
(So as you can SEE Danny lost that match and says ABOUT FIVES TIMES IN A ROW)
Hello Terry:
I don't make this stuff up, posters ask questions, l call Danny and he gives his answer, and l respond to the individual poster as a courtesy for asking the question. So if its Danny's credibility your questioning call me at [check your pm]
l'll conference you in with Danny and he can tell you personally or pm your number l'll pass along and Danny can call you direct.
I am Cashrider.
fellow Veteran
VIETNAM 69-70
and l do so try to keep it real.
Terry Ardeno said:Cashrider,
Several things here...
Beating Earl in the US Open & then "about 5 times in a row after that" still equals 6 straight match wins against Earl Strickland, a herculean task by anyone's standards.
As per usual, I was careful with my wording to you. I never said you made this up, nor did I attack your credibility. I QUESTIONED some of the info posted, but remain open that it may in fact be true. You were thanked for your time as a go between from Danny to AZB.
Something to keep in mind is that nobody knows you or anything about you, other than what you post here. You've got 62 posts here total. That's not really enough for us to know you well enough, wouldn't you agree? The members who've been around here longer have seen many threads started by someone just to stir some action. Some of what they post is true, some false. Either way, there's nothing wrong with questioning something that doesn't sound like anything you've ever heard before, is there? When you do business in the poolroom, you never ask questions? Never need something clarified? Business in pooldom is not conducted without questions & answers. Digging thru the answers is sometimes the tricky part....
Something else....you post this stuff for Danny here. You guys should be HAPPY that it's generating some buzz, don't you think? Do you want to have NO RESPONSES at all? Asking questions on something should not be interpreted as someone calling your credibility into question.
If it happened that way, then it happened that way. Stick to your guns and don't backstep or do a little dance. Just say it like it is. We're not a tough crowd here at all, but we are loyal to those who have earned our loyalty.
Few at AZB have as much respect for the pro players as I do. Ask Billy Incardona, Grady Mathews or Freddy Bentivegna about how well I try to have the pros treated. Danny Medina is a pro of some repute. He has my respect for his accomplishments on the table. But hearing something I never heard in the 38 years I've been in pool and then commenting on it should not be taken as being disrespectful to you or D.M.
Let's keep this thread going until someone steps up for the proposed T.A.R. match. They can do interviews with both players. Ask Danny to relate some of his stories to us.
Cashrider, said another way, many of us here know Keith McCready to have never ducked anyone. ANYONE. Earl Strickland is the greatest 9 ball tournament player EVER. Don't take it personal that we defend such solid stalwarts.
Don't take any of this stuff the wrong way. That you have people talking with you guys is what you wanted, right? It just might take a couple of more posts before we're all on the same page. Nothing to sweat over.
Thank you for the respectful way you dialogue here. Thanks also for acting as the go between for Danny & AZB. And don't be discouraged. This has been a good and informative thread!
My very best to you Cashrider,
Terry
RiverCity said:The last 2 posts are just f'n sad. I can promise you both that Danny Medina has done more for the game of pool than either of you two put together. So until your portfolio can compete, do everybody a favor and keep your nit-like opinions to yourselves. No one insulted you, there is no reason for you to insult Danny.
Chuck
Bigtruck said:Chuck,
Nice try, attempting to lump my post in with the name caller post. It's funny that the one who usually knows nothing is the one who thinks no one else does either.
Danny has had people willing to play, recently. But wanted huge weight and had no backing.
Chris Bartrum did it best, IMO. He posted a list of people he would play EVEN. That's what Danny needs to do.
Ray[/QUOTE
I called telling you l had seen your post about the texas tournament you were holding. l told l was trying to help Danny get back in action and it would be a good venue to do a featured match,l told you he didn't have a stake horse. You suggested SVB IN A10B game l think l said isnt he the reigning 10b champion? and l didn't know if Danny would even play 10b,this is before l had a chance to discuss the proposed game with Danny.Ray / Bigtruck textmessaged me - that SVB offered to play 10b and give Danny the eight for 10k,i think... He never asked for it and when l told him about our discussions and your offer - he was rather offended at the offer of weight, in any event he accepted ... but the bottomline we couldn't get a stake horse in time, the stake horse will also remain anonymous ....as will the challenger who pm me the original offer of a challenge match with Mr. Medina.
Your insinuation that 'the challenger' was a ruse or worse was a lie to spark interest is an insult to Mr. Danny Medina, who never would to resorts to such tactics.
HIS GAME IS HIS NAME AND HIS NAME IS MEDINA.
l think we did have a concern about playing SVB only 10b [if l recall he offered best 2 out of 3 sets] and asked about adding 9ball and another game to be decided to the mix [ex:10b-9b- 8b series] but time constraints of your tournament schedule would not permit. You and l talked a few times over a couple of days, l think l had you speak with Danny directly and can unequivocally state that at no time did Danny asked for weight.
He asked for a Stake sounds similar but professionally quite different.
Danny and Shane never spoke personally, you and l were working on the general concept.
THE PLAYERS NEGOTIATE BETWEEN THEMSELVES, it never got that far.
RiverCity said:The last 2 posts are just f'n sad. I can promise you both that Danny Medina has done more for the game of pool than either of you two put together. So until your portfolio can compete, do everybody a favor and keep your nit-like opinions to yourselves. No one insulted you, there is no reason for you to insult Danny.
Chuck
Cashrider said:I called telling you l had seen your post about the texas tournament you were holding. l told l was trying to help Danny get back in action and it would be a good venue to do a featured match,l told you he didn't have a stake horse. You suggested SVB IN A10B game l think l said isnt he the reigning 10b champion? and l didn't know if Danny would even play 10b,this is before l had a chance to discuss the proposed game with Danny.Ray / Bigtruck textmessaged me - that SVB offered to play 10b and give Danny the eight for 10k,i think... He never asked for it and when l told him about our discussions and your offer - he was rather offended at the offer of weight, in any event he accepted ... but the bottomline we couldn't get a stake horse in time, the stake horse will also remain anonymous ....as will the challenger who pm me the original offer of a challenge match with Mr. Medina.
Your insinuation that 'the challenger' was a ruse or worse was lie to spark interest is an insult to Mr. Danny Medina, who never would to resorts to such tactics.
HIS GAME IS HIS NAME AND HIS NAME IS MEDINA.
l think we did have a concern about playing SVB only 10b [if l recall he offered best 2 out of 3 sets] and asked about adding 9ball and another game to be decided to the mix [ex:10b-9b- 8b series] but time constraints of your tournament schedule would not permit. You and l talked a few times over a couple of days,l think l had you speak Danny directly and can unequivocally state that at no time did Danny asked for weight.
He asked for a Stake sounds similar but professionally quite different.
Danny and Shane never spoke personally, you and l were working on the general concept.
THE PLAYERS NEGOTIATE BETWEEN THEMSELVES, it never got that far.
Bigtruck said:Obviously your recollection differs from mine. Fortunately I save most of my texts. If you like I will post a screen shot of my conversation with Shane about this.
You called and said Danny Wanted to play Shane. Danny ASKED for the 7 ball playing 9 or 10 ball. 2 out of 3 sets to 11. Shane said he wanted to play 10 ball and would give the 8. Danny said no. the 7.
Y'all couldn't get a backer for either so it didn't matter. End of story.
No backer and no game without serious weight.
It just sounds like the exact same thing going on here. Maybe Danny has a backer now. That's great.
Who will he play, even?
Ray