looks like the guy in the cubs uniform all the way to the left is distracted by something. and I don't think it's EA's personality.

I can't believe this is even an issue. She's wearing nice dresses. She's not wearing halter tops and mini skirts. She's dressed nicely, and in a way that shows she's a woman. It's ridiculous to say that she "likes the attention" just because she doesn't go around in jeans and a t-shirt. It is not her responsibility to make sure the men around her know how to keep it in their pants.

There is no way she can make everybody happy here. She's obviously an attractive woman. It's tough to hide that fact no matter what she wears. But, if she wears a pant suit with sensible shoes, then people will say she looks like a lesbian. The bottom line is: she does a good job with what she does and the fact that she is beautiful doesn't hurt her career or our enjoyment of the broadcast.

Interesting topic. She's nice to look at, but like most sideline reporters, doens't add much to the coverage of the game. I'm not sure she's throwing herself at ballplayers, but privately she has to know these guys don't exactly think of her as their "little sister."

If she's dressed appropriately then why does no other female wear clothes like hers in the profession? To say that she isn't putting a show wearing a funky dress like this is just ignorant.

Erin Andrews knows that everybody knows who she is. Because of that, she has become a celebrity just like the Cubs and Brewers players. She also needs to realize that every move she does will be scrutinize by everyone.

First of all, that columnist's "article" was offensive--it was no less than a hit piece on Erin Andrews, not an objective locker room commentary. Secondly, no one makes male sportswriters wear 3 piece suits so that players know that they're professional journalists. But apparently Erin Andrews must wear a burqua and stand 1 foot away from every male in the locker room in order to be a real journalist. Never mind that she has to run around Wrigley Field on a 90-degree day in Chicago in order to do her job. She's wearing a perfectly modest summer dress of average length, and as commenter erin pointed out, she *isn't* responsible for men like that reporter acting like boorish animals. And no matter what Erin wore, this columnist would've found something to denigrate--if she wore pants, he would've said she was showing off her legs; if she wore a blouse, he would've claimed that her cleavage was hanging out.

It's perfectly reasonable to criticize Erin Andrews if you think her reporting isn't in-depth, her interview skills are weak, or if she gets the facts wrong. But for him to describe her actions with innuendo-laden language about her looks and then extrapolate a sit-down interview where she briefly puts her hand on the player's shoulder into a full-blown proposition? Ridiculous.

Overall,there's no use in reasoning with men like this columnist (who's most likely jealous of the fact that she's a national reporter on ESPN, while he's stuck at Nowheresville News).

why does baseball need sideline reporters again? what needs to be said in the dugout or box seats that cant be said in the press box?
its not like ESPN doesnt interview the managers via headseats during the game anyways

Who gives a shit about this sideline tart?

She's totally meaningless. Big tits and a nice ass is what she's known for, she should just use her God given gifts, as it seems she she has been doing.

Strike another blow for feminism.

"ESPN puts me on the best games not because of the way I look, but because they trust me."

LOL, sure they do. You think you'll be doing this sideline shit when you're forty, if you were obese and had a big gut? Leslie Visser did work well into her hundreds, actually.

Wags --- have read enough of your comments to reason that you're a frustrated wannabe sportscaster/writer who's been unfairly screwed (in your own little mind). Get a freaking life, loser.

>>Have you ever wondered why all the male sideline reporters are being phased out?<<

Jim Lampley, and you can take his opinion FWIW, said years ago the position was completely unnecessary. Especially if the likes of Duke Castiglione & Alvaro Martin (MLB), Sal Masekela & Stu Scott (NBA), Pierre McGuire (NHL), Paul Maguire (College Football), and Tony Siragusa & Tony Rizzo (NFL) can adequately do the job. And I use the term adequately loosely.

I can't wait to see EA come out in like a brown Hillary pants suit. Then it will be like nooo!! whyy??

Nah, you're wrong, just a sports fan who appreciates the old school ethos of broadcasting the fucking game without constant babbling and interruption. Two guys in the booth, talking about strategy and who is hurt, that's all I need.

She wouldn't be on the sidelines, or have a job like that one, without that stunning chest cradled so nicely in those really tight shirts and that nice ass. It's all marketing.

I have nothing against her, she's probably a great person, but the bullshit that she's a hard working reporter and all that is simply nonsense.

"Especially if the likes of....Tony Siragusa & Tony Rizzo (NFL) can adequately do the job."

Am I supposed to know who Tony Rizzo is?

Eye Candy....with a earpiece

The great thing is all of this kerfuffle about what Erin Andrews wears will end, at this week, because she will definitely wear something conservative on-air.

*Wednesday Night Baseball - NY Yankees at Texas*
*Forecast high for Arlington Wednesday - 99 degrees*

Maybe not.

This interview makes her come off as either extremely naive or blatantly lying.

I just want to hear KG tell Erin like he told Michelle Tafoya, "you look good today, girlfriend." That was the most hilarious thing I saw during the televised NBA coverage this past season.

That cleavage hanging out is just screaming, "Respect me as a sports reporter."

This is like saying all the girls on "Naked News" are hired for their knowledge of world politics.

But I'll say this: Erin Andrews would be welcome in my bedroom...er, I mean clubhouse, anytime.

On a sort of related topic, anyone notice how...plump...Dana Jacobson is getting since being phased out. Seems like being relegated to "X Center" caused her to down a few pints.

I heard Erin Andrews has shown on her stickam account. Someone should post that win!!!

This should not be an issue. She looks awesome, is intelligient, and does her job well. So her dress is stylish...good for her! She is by far my favorite sideline reporter and shouldn't have to "dress down" because people are distracted....good grief. Hannah Storm wears the same stuff on Sportscenter. I'd watch either one all day long.