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Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 02:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Boston 4-1 middle of 3

Tabbyking

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 02:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
go red sox!!

Ocean_Islands

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 02:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
USATODAY

Cubs' fan isn't to blame for team's fate

CHICAGO — The guy tried to catch a foul ball. So sue him.

Wait. Wait. Just kidding. Someone in Chicago probably will.

By now, you have surely seen replays of the young guy in the Cubs cap — we will not print his name as some outlets did, but rather call him Mr. Poor Slob — sitting down the left field line Tuesday night, eagerly reaching for a foul ball that otherwise, it is assumed, would have landed in the glove of the Cubs' Moises Alou.

The eight Florida runs that followed became the Apocalypse of Chicago, depending upon how Game 7 turned out.

And where was Mr. Poor Slob on Wednesday? Probably headed for the witness protection program. New name, new identity, and season tickets to the Marlins.

May we interject here what the guy did not do?

He did not throw batteries, pennies or beer cups at the players. He did not run on the field like a buffoon. He did not insult the opposition over matters of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation or batting average.

He tried to catch a foul ball. Maybe it was still in play. Maybe. Hard to tell without a couple of replays. I am not entirely sure Alou catches it, either, if left alone. But never mind.

Next thing Mr. Poor Slob knew, his face was splattered on television as if hidden cameras had caught him robbing a bank. And security guards were whisking him away, before some of his fellow fans in the stands stuffed him in a popcorn box.

Suddenly, Wrigley Field was not so quaint and charming.

By now, we know one thing. It is not easy being a paying customer in postseason baseball.

First, you're way down the list of priorities. Television will manipulate the game times, regardless of your inconvenience. Anyone holding a ticket to the American League Game 6 Wednesday in Yankee Stadium did not know until Tuesday midnight if it was a day game or a night game. Some people might have had to make plans for work or family, but FOX doesn't care.

Also, the ticket prices are not cheap. The weather can be awful at night (TV at work again). The games go late, with more commercials to delay each inning.

And if you happen to be sitting in the wrong place at the wrong time, you can be blamed for losing Game 6.

"I hope they print his address," mumbled the lady to her boyfriend on the El as we all rode away from Wrigley Field late Tuesday.

Let's go over this again. Mr. Poor Slob did not boot a ground ball that might have ended the inning. Alex Gonzalez did. He did not throw hittable pitches that were slammed into the reaches of the outfield. Mark Prior and Kyle Farnsworth did.

"Fans don't go to school to learn what balls to touch and what balls not to touch. Unfortunately, the guy got excited, " Alou said, with admirable compassion. "I was upset with him at first, but now I feel sorry for him."

As this is being written before Game 7, Mr. Poor Slob's fate is yet to be decided.

Cubs win? The city will pat him on the head. All will be forgiven.

Cubs lose? He is the biggest local villain since Mrs. O'Leary's cow, who supposedly kicked over the lantern that started the Chicago fire. Another creature that might have gotten a bum rap.

When fans act like idiots, they deserve contempt. When they act like fans, nobody should quibble. The guy tried to catch a foul ball. That will never be a good excuse for a team not to go to a World Series.

Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 02:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
still 4-1 bottom of the 3rd

Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 02:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
at the end of the top the 4th
no runs,one error,one man left on base and still 4-1

Tabbyking

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 02:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
thanks for the article, O-I. i agree with it completely.

Egbok

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 02:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Jefe!

I'm so pleased to be learning that the Red Sox are winning right now!!


And O.I., thanks for the article...I agree with it as well

Azlen

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 02:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
not anymore, the Yankees have already put up 4 runs in the fourth and now lead 5-4.

Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 02:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The Score is now Yankees 5-4 bottom of 4th.(if I knew how to type fast I would give you details). Burkett is out of the game replaced by Arroyo. Suppan and Jones warming up in the Red Sox Bullpen

Egbok

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 02:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP

Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Contreras warming up in the Yankees bullpen.

Egbok

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jefe, you're doing a great job and I appreciate the updates!

Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Nomar on 2nd Millar on first 2 out

Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Mueller struck out ending the top of the 5th. 5-4 Yankees.

Texannie

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Fatal accident? You are kidding, right???
Great article OI!!

Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
bottom of 5
Posada solo home run with one out. Yankees 6-4

Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Johnson two out single.

Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Boone struck out bottom of the 5th.

Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Contreras replaces Pettitte in the top of the 6th.

Secretsmile

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jefe, I am watching the game for my husband who is with our youngest son looking at colleges, he's making me call him on his cell phone after each hit and/or inning. Can you just call him for me so I can watch something else? LOL!

Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Nice shot of Nicole Kidman cheering for the Yankees. Secretsmile this is hard enough I don't even know what a cell phone is anymore

Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
middle of the 6th.
no runs, no hits, one man left on base

Egbok

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi Secretsmile!! Thank was a cute and very funny request to Jefe!! LOL!! And I know that you and dh are rooting for the Yankees...

Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Todd Jones replaces Arroyo in the bottom of the 6th.

Jefe

Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - 03:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Soriano base hit with one out.