Baker denies daughter dating Patterson | Truth&Rumors

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Reds manager Dusty Baker took the unusual step of bringing up a rumor Wednesday to deny it. There's been a persistent rumor floating around the Reds that Baker's 28-year-old daughter, Natosha, is dating and/or engaged to outfielder Corey Patterson. Baker finally had enough when players on the Astros asked him about it. There's no truth to it, Baker said. Natosha is not dating Patterson. "She hasn't even been to Cincinnati," Baker said. "This is so far out of line. It's hurtful to my wife and daughter. How can people stoop that low? I don't know who started it. But I've been hearing from fans, players, announcers."

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September 26, 2008 08:59 AM ET

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Dearest Dusty:

Do you know what a surefire way to quash these rumors would be? To have a competitive team. Isn't it funny how the lizard's family always gets in the way? Remember the incident when he was with the Giants when his kid was the batboy and almost got creamed at homeplate?

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Someplacein, OH

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September 26, 2008 09:40 AM ET

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the only way that the REDS get in the news... DUSTY leaked it himself...

NYY25to13

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September 26, 2008 12:59 PM ET

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Why didn't Corey Patterson deny the rumors?

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September 26, 2008 03:10 PM ET

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She HASN'T been to Cinci. Patterson only taps Natosha in hotel rooms during road trips. It's her thing...

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September 26, 2008 03:53 PM ET

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Originally posted 03:10 PM ET 09.26 by Ski Patrol

She HASN'T been to Cinci. Patterson only taps Natosha in hotel rooms during road trips. It's her thing...

Love how these African American dames are spellin' their names...Natosha? Dustee'

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Someplacein, OH

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September 26, 2008 09:25 PM ET

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Glad to see Corey is making Ga Tech proud.

A Pretty Smart…

Nashville , TN

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September 27, 2008 09:44 AM ET

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She hasn't even been to Cincinnati," Baker said. "This is so far out of line. It's hurtful to my wife and daughter. How can people stoop that low? I don't know who started it. But I've been hearing from fans, players, announcers."

Damn... i wonder how Corey Patterson feels.

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Birdland, MD

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September 27, 2008 11:39 AM ET

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well if baker's daughter isn't dating patterson then patterson must be giving dusty reach arounds to still have an mlb job in the reds outfield

stephenmauiwowie

Hastings, MN

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September 28, 2008 08:02 AM ET

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So he is either a stupid father or stupid manager... no, wait - he's both! Why else would patterson play in the 3rd most games of any reds player with a batting avg below .200

whodeyjb

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September 28, 2008 05:39 PM ET

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This wouldn't be surprising......Baker seems to have a man-crush on Patterson

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September 29, 2008 01:35 PM ET

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I have to agree that there is some sort of man-crush between patterson and baker for him to still have a job. Even though the Reds are thin on outfielders at AAA, it was probable that they would be able to hit for a higher average, run the bases (and not get picked off 1st base over and over), and field his position (not running forward, then having to turn around and chase a fly ball).