Stupid Cub Fans!

[FuNkY CaPrIcOrN]

http://espn-ak.starwave.com/media/mlb/2003/1014/photo/a_cubs_ft.jpg

:angry: What a dumbass!He later had Beer poured all over him.They could be in the World Series...but no!It is a curse I tell you. :angry:

* :blink: I really hate Baseball....but the Cubbies are cool. :blink: *

[Jayhawk]

Originally posted by FuNkY CaPrIcOrN@15 October 2003 - 01:02
http://espn-ak.starwave.com/media/mlb/2003/1014/photo/a_cubs_ft.jpg

:angry: What a dumbass!He later had Beer poured all over him.They could be in the World Series...but no!It is a curse I tell you. :angry:

* :blink: I really hate Baseball....but the Cubbies are cool. :blink: *
GO MARLINS w00t

[FuNkY CaPrIcOrN]

Originally posted by KwahyaJ@15 October 2003 - 02:02

GO MARLINS w00t
:lol: I was waiting for you to show up. :lol:

[dingoBaby]

As soon as I saw that happen I knew the Cubs were doomed. No matter what happed with the fan how do you give up 8 runs at home, during one of the most important games in Cubs history?

[j2k4]

Yesterday I was hopeful; today I am........measuredly hopeful.

C'MON CUBBIES!!!!!!!!!!!!

[XtAsY]

yea idiots ruined the game... :angry: :angry:

[dingoBaby]

Originally posted by XtAsY@15 October 2003 - 10:23
yea idiots ruined the game... :angry: :angry:
That didn't cost them the game. 8 runs in the 8th inning cost them the game.

[dwightfry]

What inning was it when the fan messed up the game?

[BigBank_Hank]

I would hate to be that guy today. He will never be able to live that down if the Cubs don't make it to the World Series.

But what would you have done if you were in that situation? In the heat of the moment of an exciting game would you pass up an opportunity to catch a foul ball? If I was there I probably would have reacted the same way.

[dwightfry]

Originally posted by BigBank_Hank@15 October 2003 - 10:21
I would hate to be that guy today. He will never be able to live that down if the Cubs don't make it to the World Series.

But what would you have done if you were in that situation? In the heat of the moment of an exciting game would you pass up an opportunity to catch a foul ball? If I was there I probably would have reacted the same way.
My thoughts exactly. It sucks that it happened, but can you really blame him?

[Pitbul]

:angry: i blame him fully. i would have hit him in the head with the veer bottle instead of just pour it on him

[Busyman]

Bottomline is the Cubs gave up 8 runs in the 8th inning.
1 out does not a ball game make.

[dwightfry]

Originally posted by Pitbul@15 October 2003 - 10:31
:angry: i blame him fully. i would have hit him in the head with the veer bottle instead of just pour it on him
Instead of telling us what you would do to him, why don't you say what you would have done in his situation.

The foul ball is hit, it heads right for you, this is your chance to catch a fly ball. Do you really think you would notice the guy 8 feet below you about to jump up and try to catch it to? If a ball is heading into the stands, everyone's eyes are on the ball, not the players.

If you still think that you wouldn't have done the same thing, then I guess you aren't as susceptable (SP?) to excitement as most people are.

There is also the safety issue, the ball was only a few feet in front of him, you would be mighty stupid to ignore a baseball that is heading straight for you, your instinct would keep you from paying antention to the players.

If you want to blame someone, blame the ref that said that it wasn't a fan interference. Nobody seems to be complaining about the call.





Oh, and I would still like to know what inning this happened in.

[dingoBaby]

8th inning

[kAb]

god damn anybody who thinks it was the fan's fault is an idiot.


EVERYBODY would try to catch that ball, he just happened to be there.

Its a disgrace that anybody would blame the game on him.

do you really think you would not try to catch it?

Its not fan interference, it was a FOUL ball. Fair Game.

now stfu :angry:

[BigBank_Hank]

The sad part is that the fan had to escorted out of the stadium with loads of security for his own safety.

I have been a baseball fan all my life and I have never gotten an opportunity to catch a foul ball. I would have done the same thing.

[RPerry]

well said, this is not like what happened with the Yankees several years ago, the fan did not reach over the wall. I mean hell, I would love to blame a fan for Tampa Bays 4 qtr implosion against the Colts on someone too.... but the only people responsible is what is supposed to be the #1 defense in football choking.

[FuNkY CaPrIcOrN]

;) Ok ok.I will admit...the fan had nothing to do with them giving up 8 Runs. :rolleyes:

But look at what all the Marlins was saying after the Game.....

“ Mike Redmond turned to me and said, 'OK, let's make that kid famous.' ”

— Derrek Lee, Marlins 1B, on the play in which a fan interfered with Cubs LF Moises Alou

“ We'll be talking about that guy for a long time. We need to send that guy a box of chocolates. ”
— Mike Mordecai, Marlins infielder

:) And I love this one.....

"I see what people do for a baseball," Conine said. "They fall on their face. They drop their kids. They spill their beer. They'd do anything for a $10 baseball."

-Florida's Jeff Conine

:D Only in America will we drop our kids on their heads over what might sell for a couple hundred thousand.And I am an American so that gives me a right to Bitch on a Forum and to laugh as People Pour Beer all over this stupid Cub Fan! :P ..... :D

FC B)

[muchspl2]

Meet Steve Bartman. He's the poor 26-year-old Chicago Cubs fan who last night got his hands on that foul ball headed for outfielder Moises Alou's mitt. Bartman, who attended the University of Notre Dame, works for a Chicago-area consulting firm and serves as coach for a local youth baseball program. We wanted to speak with Bartman about last night's incident, but he did not return messages left on his office voicemail. And when we dialed Bartman up at his apartment--about three miles from Wrigley Field--we got a recorded message saying that his number had been disconnected. Which is probably not a bad idea

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/graphics/art3/cubfan1.jpg



source T.S.G (http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/cubfan1.html)



/I think hes a dead man walking

[Jayhawk]

Originally posted by FuNkY CaPrIcOrN+15 October 2003 - 01:04--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (FuNkY CaPrIcOrN &#064; 15 October 2003 - 01:04)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-KwahyaJ@15 October 2003 - 02:02

GO MARLINS w00t
:lol: I was waiting for you to show up. :lol: [/b][/quote]
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Only in America will we drop our kids on their heads over what might sell for a couple hundred thousand.And I am an American so that gives me a right to Bitch on a Forum and to laugh as People Pour Beer all over this stupid Cub Fan&#33;

http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/yes.gif

[XtAsY]

if i see this guy im gonna kick his ass...
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/graphics/art3/cubfan1.jpg

[Jayhawk]

:lol: i really like how the fan blocks his glove :lol:

[kAb]

Originally posted by XtAsY@15 October 2003 - 14:03
if i see this guy im gonna kick his ass...
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/graphics/art3/cubfan1.jpg
you need to get a life. <_<

[XtAsY]

Originally posted by kAb+15 October 2003 - 23:36--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (kAb @ 15 October 2003 - 23:36)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-XtAsY@15 October 2003 - 14:03
if i see this guy im gonna kick his ass...
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/graphics/art3/cubfan1.jpg
you need to get a life. <_< [/b][/quote]
ummm look whose talking...

[Komek]

if i was that guy, i wouldnt have reached out to try and catch it, i would of taken it if it would of landed into the bleachers&#33;

[Komek]

if you take a close look at his face, it almost looks like hes having an orgasm&#33;

[Infested Cats]

Originally posted by Komek@15 October 2003 - 19:54
if you take a close look at his face, it almost looks like hes having an orgasm&#33;
I nominate this the best reply in the topic.

[razorsharp013]

GO YANKEES&#33;&#33;&#33; :P

[XtAsY]

Originally posted by Infested Cats+16 October 2003 - 00:25--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Infested Cats @ 16 October 2003 - 00:25)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Komek@15 October 2003 - 19:54
if you take a close look at his face, it almost looks like hes having an orgasm&#33;
I nominate this the best reply in the topic. [/b][/quote]
lmao...

[kAb]

Originally posted by XtAsY+15 October 2003 - 15:49--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (XtAsY &#064; 15 October 2003 - 15:49)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by kAb@15 October 2003 - 23:36
<!--QuoteBegin-XtAsY@15 October 2003 - 14:03
if i see this guy im gonna kick his ass...
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/graphics/art3/cubfan1.jpg
you need to get a life. <_<
ummm look whose talking... [/b][/quote]
i dont understand that reply.

If you would kick this guys ass for trying to get a foul ball, then obviously you&#39;ve NEVER been to a baseball game. it is INSTINCT to go for that ball, you&#39;re looking UP not dow at the player


Alou, who felt he could have caught the ball against the wall, defended the fan, saying, ``I feel sorry for the guy. Every fan in every ball park goes for the ball.&#39;&#39;


"I kind of feel bad for the guy. Every fan in every ballpark, the first reaction they have is they want a souvenir. They don&#39;t think about the outcome of the game or what could happen. Unfortunately, it happened. Hopefully, he won&#39;t have to regret it for the rest of his life."&nbsp;
-- Moises Alou&nbsp;


from the player HIMSELF

[Jayhawk]

i concour if mlb really is concerned about this continuing to happen they need to do something to stop it like slanted fences so they cant reach over ... who knows

[-E-]

Lifelong Cub fan here and two things are true:

1. It is instinct to catch the ball.
2. The Cubs blew it. Not a fan trying to catch a fuckin FOUL ball.

They blew it....tis be a sad day.

[kurtsl0an]

tis very sad - :(

[Spock4]

well... its no ones fault its done GAME OVER

[sampson]

All I have to say about that game is FUCK&#33;

[XtAsY]

Originally posted by kAb+16 October 2003 - 06:05--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (kAb @ 16 October 2003 - 06:05)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by XtAsY@15 October 2003 - 15:49

Originally posted by kAb@15 October 2003 - 23:36
<!--QuoteBegin-XtAsY@15 October 2003 - 14:03
if i see this guy im gonna kick his ass...
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/graphics/art3/cubfan1.jpg
you need to get a life. <_<
ummm look whose talking...
i dont understand that reply.

If you would kick this guys ass for trying to get a foul ball, then obviously you&#39;ve NEVER been to a baseball game. it is INSTINCT to go for that ball, you&#39;re looking UP not dow at the player


Alou, who felt he could have caught the ball against the wall, defended the fan, saying, ``I feel sorry for the guy. Every fan in every ball park goes for the ball.&#39;&#39;


"I kind of feel bad for the guy. Every fan in every ballpark, the first reaction they have is they want a souvenir. They don&#39;t think about the outcome of the game or what could happen. Unfortunately, it happened. Hopefully, he won&#39;t have to regret it for the rest of his life."
-- Moises Alou


from the player HIMSELF [/b][/quote]
first of all i have been to a game... and look at the pic... see how every1 is moving back and he is the only one trying to get it... and if ur not in favor of cubs get out of this thread...

[Jayhawk]

Etasy that is a stupid comment it goes both ways you have to look at it from both perspectives not just from a cubs fans and if u look again there are 3 hands going for the ball and everyone else is backing up cause they dont wanna get hit by the ball not in benifit of alou

[TheDave]

Originally posted by FuNkY CaPrIcOrN@15 October 2003 - 07:02
http://espn-ak.starwave.com/media/mlb/2003/1014/photo/a_cubs_ft.jpg

:angry: What a dumbass&#33;He later had Beer poured all over him.They could be in the World Series...but no&#33;It is a curse I tell you. :angry:

* :blink: I really hate Baseball....but the Cubbies are cool. :blink: *
how did this ruin the game? did he stop the player dude from catching it?

[FuNkY CaPrIcOrN]

:P Ok ok.The series is over.....let alone this Game&#33; :P

[TheDave]

Originally posted by FuNkY CaPrIcOrN@16 October 2003 - 19:04
:P Ok ok.The series is over.....let alone this Game&#33; :P
you started it&#33; :unsure:

[FuNkY CaPrIcOrN]

Originally posted by TheDave+16 October 2003 - 14:08--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (TheDave @ 16 October 2003 - 14:08)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-FuNkY CaPrIcOrN@16 October 2003 - 19:04
:P Ok ok.The series is over.....let alone this Game&#33; :P
you started it&#33; :unsure: [/b][/quote]
:D Yes I did.I should of known this would go into 4 or 5 Pages of debate around here. :lol:

[TheDave]

i dont even know what im debating and theres nothing else going on so...

[showstopper496]

admit it baseball is kinda boring to watch. watch basketball or football which is more fun ;)

[imported_computerfreak76]

Originally posted by RPerry@15 October 2003 - 13:05
well said, this is not like what happened with the Yankees several years ago, the fan did not reach over the wall. I mean hell, I would love to blame a fan for Tampa Bays 4 qtr implosion against the Colts on someone too.... but the only people responsible is what is supposed to be the #1 defense in football choking.
hmmmm who said tampa&#39;s defense is #1?

i think carolinas defense is on top plus theyve beat the bucs already this yearP

[kAb]

Originally posted by XtAsY@16 October 2003 - 07:16
first of all i have been to a game... and look at the pic... see how every1 is moving back and he is the only one trying to get it... and if ur not in favor of cubs get out of this thread...
yeah... NOBODY is going for the ball...

http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/misc/a_cubs_ft.jpg

check out all those hands, o yeah, they&#39;re raising their hands to ask a question.

k now look at the arrow, who is the ball going to hit? o yeah.. its going STRAIGHT FUCKING AT HIM.

[XtAsY]

Originally posted by TheDave+16 October 2003 - 17:25--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (TheDave @ 16 October 2003 - 17:25)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-FuNkY CaPrIcOrN@15 October 2003 - 07:02
http://espn-ak.starwave.com/media/mlb/2003/1014/photo/a_cubs_ft.jpg

:angry: What a dumbass&#33;He later had Beer poured all over him.They could be in the World Series...but no&#33;It is a curse I tell you. :angry:

* :blink: I really hate Baseball....but the Cubbies are cool. :blink: *
how did this ruin the game? did he stop the player dude from catching it? [/b][/quote]
yes he did...

[XtAsY]

Originally posted by kAb+16 October 2003 - 22:36--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (kAb @ 16 October 2003 - 22:36)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-XtAsY@16 October 2003 - 07:16
first of all i have been to a game... and look at the pic... see how every1 is moving back and he is the only one trying to get it... and if ur not in favor of cubs get out of this thread...
yeah... NOBODY is going for the ball...

http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/misc/a_cubs_ft.jpg

check out all those hands, o yeah, they&#39;re raising their hands to ask a question.

k now look at the arrow, who is the ball going to hit? o yeah.. its going STRAIGHT FUCKING AT HIM. [/b][/quote]
k leave...

[imported_computerfreak76]

if fan interference is a problem then they need to make the fence higher.

im sure if this problem was serious enough the mlb association would do something to make sure it wouldnt happen again.

it isnt the fans fault &#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;

[kAb]

Originally posted by XtAsY+16 October 2003 - 15:24--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (XtAsY &#064; 16 October 2003 - 15:24)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by kAb@16 October 2003 - 22:36
<!--QuoteBegin-XtAsY@16 October 2003 - 07:16
first of all i have been to a game... and look at the pic... see how every1 is moving back and he is the only one trying to get it... and if ur not in favor of cubs get out of this thread...
yeah... NOBODY is going for the ball...

http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/misc/a_cubs_ft.jpg

check out all those hands, o yeah, they&#39;re raising their hands to ask a question.

k now look at the arrow, who is the ball going to hit? o yeah.. its going STRAIGHT FUCKING AT HIM.
k leave... [/b][/quote]
maybe if your shortstop had made the double play the 8 runs wouldn&#39;t have happened.

the 1 out if the foul ball had been caught out would not have made a difference.

[ScotchGuy]

Originally posted by computerfreak76@16 October 2003 - 15:42
if fan interference is a problem then they need to make the fence higher.

im sure if this problem was serious enough the mlb association would do something to make sure it wouldnt happen again.

it isnt the fans fault &#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;
Actually if you look at the image it obviously is. He even blocked the fielders mit. Although it&#39;s his fault I feel pretty bad for him, anyone else there would have gone for it as well, just look at all the people who were raising their arms for it, attempting to catch it. I can only see one person who was aware of what was going on. He has this look of horror on his face. (The guy to the left of the person the arrow is being pointed at)

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/graphics/art3/cubfan1.jpg


You really can&#39;t blame the poor guy though, a ball is headed towards you you don&#39;t have a lot of time to analyze all possible outcomes and what would possibly go wrong. You react and put your hands attempting to catch it, it&#39;s just natural instinct. Besides the guy couldn&#39;t even see the fielder, he had his eyes glued on the ball the entire time.

Nobody else would have thought about looking and down and checking to see if all was well. He&#39;s just the unlucky person who it went closest to. Now he has to most likely move, change his name, and start over. Cub fans will never forget this.

[kurtsl0an]

Originally posted by ScotchGuy@17 October 2003 - 00:19
Nobody else would have thought about looking and down and checking to see if all was well. He&#39;s just the unlucky person who it went closest to. Now he has to most likely move, change his name, and start over. Cub fans will never forget this.
well said - i agree completely. he did kinda look like a quad tryin 2 catch it, and he coaches lil league. :D

[XtAsY]

Originally posted by kAb+17 October 2003 - 00:10--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (kAb @ 17 October 2003 - 00:10)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by XtAsY@16 October 2003 - 15:24

Originally posted by kAb@16 October 2003 - 22:36
<!--QuoteBegin-XtAsY@16 October 2003 - 07:16
first of all i have been to a game... and look at the pic... see how every1 is moving back and he is the only one trying to get it... and if ur not in favor of cubs get out of this thread...
yeah... NOBODY is going for the ball...

http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/misc/a_cubs_ft.jpg

check out all those hands, o yeah, they&#39;re raising their hands to ask a question.

k now look at the arrow, who is the ball going to hit? o yeah.. its going STRAIGHT FUCKING AT HIM.
k leave...
maybe if your shortstop had made the double play the 8 runs wouldn&#39;t have happened.

the 1 out if the foul ball had been caught out would not have made a difference. [/b][/quote]
doesnt matter what u think... kthxbye

[kAb]

Originally posted by XtAsY+16 October 2003 - 16:30--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (XtAsY @ 16 October 2003 - 16:30)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by kAb@17 October 2003 - 00:10

Originally posted by XtAsY@16 October 2003 - 15:24

Originally posted by kAb@16 October 2003 - 22:36
<!--QuoteBegin-XtAsY@16 October 2003 - 07:16
first of all i have been to a game... and look at the pic... see how every1 is moving back and he is the only one trying to get it... and if ur not in favor of cubs get out of this thread...
yeah... NOBODY is going for the ball...

http://www.chinkii.com/uploads/album/misc/a_cubs_ft.jpg

check out all those hands, o yeah, they&#39;re raising their hands to ask a question.

k now look at the arrow, who is the ball going to hit? o yeah.. its going STRAIGHT FUCKING AT HIM.
k leave...
maybe if your shortstop had made the double play the 8 runs wouldn&#39;t have happened.

the 1 out if the foul ball had been caught out would not have made a difference.
doesnt matter what u think... kthxbye [/b][/quote]
you&#39;re just mad that you&#39;re wrong :P