The guy in the stands at Wrigley

cshigh · 10-14-2003, 11:39 PM

He might want to think about high tailing it out of Wrigley after trying to catch the foul ball. He may not make it out alive.

Gonzalez at short may want to hitch a ride with him.

kingfc22 · 10-14-2003, 11:41 PM

It amazes me how many times this happens at baseball games. If you are going to interfere, at least do it when it will help your team. IE that kid who caught Jeter's homer in 97 I think.

scoobz0202 · 10-14-2003, 11:48 PM

The thing is. After I watched the replay.. that wall isn't 6 inches tall... Maybe he didnt think he could jump it.. who knows.

ihatenames · 10-14-2003, 11:52 PM

after watching the replay it doesn't look like the wall height matters it would have landed inside the wall, and probably hit the top half inside the field of play.

Gastric ReFlux · 10-14-2003, 11:53 PM

Ya know, I gotta say I don't think the fan was at fault here. From the moment that ball left the bat he was probably watching the ball and only the ball. What would any of you do with a foul ball coming at you in a ball game?

The real blame for that inning rests on the shoulders of Dusty Baker. Let's put the blame where it should be, on Dusty's keep a a guy throwing til his arms falls off strategy.

Carlton · 10-14-2003, 11:55 PM

It wasn't his fault.

I guarantee it.

oh, ya...

bahhh

holyroller · 10-14-2003, 11:56 PM

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Originally posted by Gastric ReFlux
Ya know, I gotta say I don't think the fan was at fault here. From the moment that ball left the bat he was probably watching the ball and only the ball. What would any of you do with a foul ball coming at you in a ball game?

The real blame for that inning rests on the shoulders of Dusty Baker. Let's put the blame where it should be, on Dusty's keep a a guy throwing til his arms falls off strategy.

My thoughts exactly.

ihatenames · 10-15-2003, 12:03 AM

actually if you watch a lot of games during the regular season most homefield fans let the player catch the ball. I even say a game in San fran where the first baseman reached into the stands to catch the ball and the fan got out of the way.

If that would have been the home team that hit that ball, interference would have been called.

BaseballMan · 10-15-2003, 12:08 AM

True Baker should not have left the pitcher in.

But at the same time his decisions may not have happened if not for that play.
I dont know for sure if Alou would have caught it.
But regardless the fan or fans will get blamed.

I really wish they would put some distance between the wall and the fans but still allow the fans to get the ball if it goes past that point.

And how do we know that fan or those fans werent Marlin fans in disguise.

Long_Long_Name · 10-15-2003, 12:08 AM

kingfc22 · 10-15-2003, 12:10 AM

HAHAHAH. Oh man, that is the funniest thing I have seen in a while.

Carlton · 10-15-2003, 12:11 AM

and the kid to his right and up and the woman to his immediate right knew NOT to touch the BALL!!!!

Not a sexist or condescending comment mind you...but damn!

ihatenames · 10-15-2003, 12:11 AM

Regardless of what happens the cubs lost the game. Gonzo lost the game. But messing up and easy double play. Such is life. Hopefully i'll manage to see a cubs world series in my life time. But days like this remind me why it probably won't happen.

Long_Long_Name · 10-15-2003, 12:12 AM

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Originally posted by kingfc22
HAHAHAH. Oh man, that is the funniest thing I have seen in a while.

I hate these. It's just that I got it fast enough.

Big Willis 16 · 10-15-2003, 12:13 AM

scoobz0202 · 10-15-2003, 12:14 AM

I must say.. after seeing the poor guy just sitting there... I feel bad for the poor dude.. I mean look at him... he knows he is doomed for life if they lose tomorrow.

Big Willis 16 · 10-15-2003, 12:29 AM

Thats what you get for listening to headphones at a baseball game.

akw4572 · 10-15-2003, 12:30 AM

he left the pitcher in cause he was white. His brothas in the bullpen wouldn't do well in the cold.

BaseballMan · 10-15-2003, 12:31 AM

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Originally posted by scoobz0202
I must say.. after seeing the poor guy just sitting there... I feel bad for the poor dude.. I mean look at him... he knows he is doomed for life if they lose tomorrow.

well he does have 2 choices.
Become a Marlin fan or move in with the Goat

Big Willis 16 · 10-15-2003, 12:34 AM

10-14-2003, 11:39 PM	#1
cshigh All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ludlow, KY Posts: 508	The guy in the stands at Wrigley He might want to think about high tailing it out of Wrigley after trying to catch the foul ball. He may not make it out alive. Gonzalez at short may want to hitch a ride with him.

10-14-2003, 11:41 PM	#2
kingfc22 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 651	It amazes me how many times this happens at baseball games. If you are going to interfere, at least do it when it will help your team. IE that kid who caught Jeter's homer in 97 I think. __________________ GO GIANTS GO NINERS GO LAKERS GO BLUE CUBL - Red Earth Firebirds 2000 CL Central Champs NABL - Washington Senators now Buffalo Bandits

10-14-2003, 11:52 PM	#4
ihatenames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockford Posts: 2,534	after watching the replay it doesn't look like the wall height matters it would have landed inside the wall, and probably hit the top half inside the field of play. __________________ New Album coming soon!

10-14-2003, 11:55 PM	#6
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	It wasn't his fault. I guarantee it. oh, ya... bahhh __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"

10-15-2003, 12:03 AM	#8
ihatenames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockford Posts: 2,534	actually if you watch a lot of games during the regular season most homefield fans let the player catch the ball. I even say a game in San fran where the first baseman reached into the stands to catch the ball and the fan got out of the way. If that would have been the home team that hit that ball, interference would have been called. __________________ New Album coming soon!

10-14-2003, 11:48 PM	#3
scoobz0202 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Celina, Ohio Posts: 969	The thing is. After I watched the replay.. that wall isn't 6 inches tall... Maybe he didnt think he could jump it.. who knows.

10-14-2003, 11:53 PM	#5
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	Ya know, I gotta say I don't think the fan was at fault here. From the moment that ball left the bat he was probably watching the ball and only the ball. What would any of you do with a foul ball coming at you in a ball game? The real blame for that inning rests on the shoulders of Dusty Baker. Let's put the blame where it should be, on Dusty's keep a a guy throwing til his arms falls off strategy.

10-15-2003, 12:08 AM	#9
BaseballMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,522	True Baker should not have left the pitcher in. But at the same time his decisions may not have happened if not for that play. I dont know for sure if Alou would have caught it. But regardless the fan or fans will get blamed. I really wish they would put some distance between the wall and the fans but still allow the fans to get the ball if it goes past that point. And how do we know that fan or those fans werent Marlin fans in disguise.

10-15-2003, 12:08 AM	#10
Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,065	__________________ Beta Baseball. Join it!

10-15-2003, 12:10 AM	#11
kingfc22 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 651	HAHAHAH. Oh man, that is the funniest thing I have seen in a while. __________________ GO GIANTS GO NINERS GO LAKERS GO BLUE CUBL - Red Earth Firebirds 2000 CL Central Champs NABL - Washington Senators now Buffalo Bandits

10-15-2003, 12:11 AM	#12
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	and the kid to his right and up and the woman to his immediate right knew NOT to touch the BALL!!!! Not a sexist or condescending comment mind you...but damn! __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"

10-15-2003, 12:13 AM	#15
Big Willis 16 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,616	__________________ A wise man once said "shutup and drink your beer!"

10-15-2003, 12:14 AM	#16
scoobz0202 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Celina, Ohio Posts: 969	I must say.. after seeing the poor guy just sitting there... I feel bad for the poor dude.. I mean look at him... he knows he is doomed for life if they lose tomorrow.

10-15-2003, 12:29 AM	#17
Big Willis 16 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,616	Thats what you get for listening to headphones at a baseball game. __________________ A wise man once said "shutup and drink your beer!"

10-15-2003, 12:30 AM	#18
akw4572 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,601	he left the pitcher in cause he was white. His brothas in the bullpen wouldn't do well in the cold.

10-15-2003, 12:34 AM	#20
Big Willis 16 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,616	__________________ A wise man once said "shutup and drink your beer!"