Another reason to hate New Yorkers
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I thought it was funny. That fan was taking out the frustration of an entire fan base. It's like, what else would you expect in NY?
I don't hate New Yorkers, or anyone because of where they're from. Things like this reflect on individuals, not groups.
I also don't think that's funny. I didn't find the fan interference at Dodger Stadium in the divisional round versus the Padres funny. What on God's earth goes through someone's mind that makes them think they have the right to interfere with the game? Or even in the absence of the "right," that it's a good idea? Or that it's funny? It's an abomination. I despise it. Respect the game. Respect the players.
Old man yells at cloud.
Disclaimer: I'm a Yankees fan.
I didn't mind it too much because it wasn't a possible home run ball or anything, just a foul, and it didn't impact the game at all. Torres was going to be out either way. As far as fan interference goes, it was inconsequential.
But that moment did feel like a manifestation of the collective frustration for all Yankees fans.
I don't hate the Yankees or their fans because of the geographic location.
I hate them because I'm a Red Sox fan.
I hate them because I'm a Red Sox fan.
I get it. I get all of that. FWIW I'm a Red Sox and Dodgers fan. But I didn't grow up a Red Sox fan, ergo have no hate for the Yankees
Totally get catharsis for a fan base. Hell, I'm a Gamecock.
But my personal stance on fan interference, and fan behavior in general, stands. These idiots who go to golf tournaments and yell "mashed potatoes" and whatever the hell they yell - I wish they'd get kicked out too.
I just wish everyone would behave with manners and kindness and decency. Like my momma raised me.
The future of sporting events in the US is going to look like soccer matches in England where there are 20' high fences around the bottom row of the stadiums to keep the fans from interfering with the game or throwing things onto the field. Look at the UGA/Texas game where fans threw bottles onto the field and actually intimidated the referees into reversing a call. That sent a signal to all fan bases that behavior like that will be rewarded. The officials should have let the call stand, penalized Texas 15 yds for the crowd throwing things onto the field and another 5 yd penalty for delay of game on Texas for the cleanup time. There were several games last week where fans threw things onto the field when they were unhappy with calls so it is obvious the precedent has been set and the behavior will continue.
People as a whole have reverted to being uncivilized animals who have no manners or decency. The only thing that keeps fans behaving in any sort of decent manner is the threat of immediate and severe punishment. You don't hear any idiotic yelling at The Masters because everyone knows that any sort of rude or unsportsmanlike behavior will result in immediate ejection and loss of ticket forever.
I agree...this isn't funny. A fan grabbing the glove and ripping the ball out isn't funny. That's the kind of action that has the potential for injury as well as an obvious fan interference call. Not cool at all. If I were the Yankees those guys wouldn't ever be welcomed back to Yankee Stadium.
I don't 'hate' them, but they are a couple of turds for that. Glad to read that they were kicked out. Like someone mentioned above, I would be fine with them being permanently banned.
Baseballer is reporting the fans are saying that they are being allowed back for Game 5 tonight. ESPN is waiting on confirmation from the Yankees front office.
Baseballer now reporting that MLB has asked the Yankees to ban the two a**hats, and refund their $$.
Banned from Game 5 and refunded (per ESPN).
If it were me, I'd tell them that they aren't getting their money back, and still ban them for life from ALL ballparks. You don't put your hands on players!
Banned from Game 5 and refunded (per ESPN).
If it were me, I'd tell them that they aren't getting their money back, and still ban them for life from ALL ballparks. You don't put your hands on players!
those assjacks were yelling after that to the umps and fellow fans that "they were defending their section"
Fan interference? Yes it happens everywhere.
Grabbing the player's glove and free hand, and then trying to pry the ball from his glove to make it look like he didn't catch it? Not so much.
There was another video released today (couldn't link it) that showed the two guys being escorted out of the stadium. The fans were cheering them on the way out and one guy got a hug.
I'm not a fan of either team, but they could've injured Betts and affected the outcome of the series so no it's not funny. It was more than just fan interference. They should be banned.
One thing…that kid is having a great time tonight.
I, on the other hand, am glad I was generous with the pour of Makers tonight.
I agree that it should never happen but I did have a bit of respect for him....he was doing what he could to help his team get back in the series
No true baseball fan has any bit of respect for actions such as those.
Nothing sweeter than to watch the Yanks have a total collapse defensively last night, blowing a 5 run read and watching their fans expression of total disbelief. Bwahahahahahahahahahahahah.
Congratulations, @USCBatgirl21. Your fanhood deserves occasional gratification.
My contempt for him is boundless. How did it work out for him? I say, "Thank you, God."
And, no, I am not a Dodger fan. I grew up a Yankee fan in the Mantle, Maris, Richardson era, but the Yankees left me when CBS bought the team in 1964 and wrecked it. The Braves came South soon after and they are the only thing that can excite me about Major League baseball today.
How did it work out for him???...he's nationally known and thousands cheered him as he was escorted out
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and had segments about him on every sports show across the country....sounds like it worked out
I agree 100%. This type of behavior deserves ridicule and banishment, and the juvenile cheering only reinforces the view that ours is a society in rapid decline.
it's all about the 15 minutes of fame.....some have done much much worse to obtain it
I hate the Yankees because I'm a lifelong Mets fans and Yankees fans think they're entitled to win all the time. BTW, my mom was a Yankees fan. Oddly, I have no idea who my dad grew up pulling for.
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