Vitamin X
Integral Poster
You do know the Rays got to this thing called the World Series just last year, right?
devo said:It's pretty irritating. How is Feliciano not up there to face Ishikawa?
I imagine it's pretty irritating.Vitamin X said:On the other hand, why is it such a big fucking deal to get signed memorabilia from the players? How is it so difficult? It's not like he's actually holding it for ransom, demanding money from the players in the process.
In addition to that it's usually left entirely to the individual player to get the ball if he really wants it back. He may not have had to do it himself, but as a young player he may not feel comfortable having to force Hanley Ramirez to sign something for him so he can give it to a fan who has the ball he wants. The Yankee ticket part of his demands is also pretty tough for a guy like Chris Coughlan to come through with. It sounds like the team ended up working it out for him in the end, though.alkeiper said:I imagine it's pretty irritating.Vitamin X said:On the other hand, why is it such a big fucking deal to get signed memorabilia from the players? How is it so difficult? It's not like he's actually holding it for ransom, demanding money from the players in the process.
"He wants a bat from Hanley Ramirez, Josh Johnson and Dan Uggla."
"What about me? I'll sign a bat for him."
"Sorry Emilio, he thinks you're bench material."
Well, I mean, there are some exceptions, of course. My grandparents gave me a team-signed hockey stick from the year their radio station carried the Hawks. That's of clear personal value. Wrangling with other grown men over a foul ball is petty and ridiculous. Just give the ball to the nearest kid so he can be filled with childlike wonder before he grows up into a cynical jaded grouch who posts on message boards.alkeiper said:Czech: I don't think there's anything wrong with some sports memorabilia. A friend of mine has quite a bit from working with the Red Barons, but it's all personal. Bobbleheads of your favorite players are certainly ok, and I have a fair bit of autographs from my time. It all has a personal connection and I don't intend to ever sell them. I agree with the second part of your statement for the most part.
I hope the rest of your classmates in 2nd grade were impressed at show-and-tell the next day!Smues said:Fred fucking McGriff gave me a ball it's mine, all mine!