BoSox fan elbows Gary Sheffield in the face

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
well all know there are no stupid assholes in NYC

Heh, there will always be assholes no matter where you go. Yankees fans, in general, just happen to be classier fans - it's as simple as that.

That's silly. I'm a diehard Yankee fan from when I was a fetus, but I don't think Boston fans are classless, just stupid. 😀
There are idiots among every group.

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
well all know there are no stupid assholes in NYC

Heh, there will always be assholes no matter where you go. Yankees fans, in general, just happen to be classier fans - it's as simple as that.

That's silly. I'm a diehard Yankee fan from when I was a fetus, but I don't think Boston fans are classless, just stupid. 😀
There are idiots among every group.

Meh, they don't call them the Boston Red Hicks for nothing.

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
well all know there are no stupid assholes in NYC

Heh, there will always be assholes no matter where you go. Yankees fans, in general, just happen to be classier fans - it's as simple as that.

:roll:

:laugh:

 

[ThePresence]

Here's the article on Yankees.com

BOSTON -- Gary Sheffield was trying to retrieve a ball at the foot of the right-field wall on Thursday night when he felt something hit him in the mouth. Sheffield's first reaction was to go after the fan who had just whacked him, but two words jumped out in the outfielder's mind that made him hold himself back: Ron Artest.
"That's the first thing that came to my mind," Sheffield said. "Don't react. So that's what I did."

Of course, Sheffield was referring to the Indiana Pacers forward who was suspended for the majority of the 2004-05 NBA season after going into the stands to fight with a fan at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Nov. 19, 2004. Sheffield took a swipe at the fan who had just hit him, then turned around and fired the ball back to the infield. Words were exchanged, security jumped in and helped settle the situation down to a low boil.

"I was trying to get his hand out of my face so I could continue with the play. I threw the ball in and was getting ready to react, but I held my composure," Sheffield said. "It was hard. It's just a baseball game, so I'm trying to represent the game the right way. To get punched in the mouth, you don't expect that at a baseball game."

"I think that was the best thing he could have done," said Bernie Williams. "He showed a lot of class and was able to maintain his composure. Hopefully that guy will get what he deserves, because there's no reason for that to happen."

Red Sox spokesman Glenn Geffner said that the fan, whose name was not released, was removed from the ballpark.

"He was ejected from the ballpark for attempting to interfere with the ball in play, which is consistent with Red Sox policy," Geffner said. "He was not arrested. There have been no charges filed at this time, pending interviews that will be done and the review of video."

"These people shouldn't be allowed to walk the streets, let alone come to a ballgame," said Yankees manager Joe Torre of the fan. "The sad part is that it's a handful of people that screw it up for the people that just came to watch a ballgame."

"It's a disgrace, in my opinion," Williams said. "They talk a lot about players going into the stands and people making examples out of them, but I think they should make an example out of this guy."

Sheffield, who also had beer spilled on him, said that he didn't make any contact with the fan during the incident. The outfielder was not interviewed by Boston police or ballpark security, though he said that he was told he may be interviewed about the incident in the future.

The fan appeared to be reaching over the wall, possibly in an attempt to pick up the ball. But Sheffield pointed out that the ball wasn't bouncing, and as it rolled at the foot of the wall, the fans in the stands couldn't have seen where it was from their vantage point.

"I'm reaching to get the ball and continue with the play," Sheffield said. "Those were crucial runs out there. I continued to get the ball and that's when I felt something hit me in the mouth. I don't know if he punched me or not, but it felt like it. I thought my lip was busted."

The game was halted for a few minutes while the situation was sorted out. Several Yankees players and coaches ran out to right field to settle Sheffield down and assess the situation, and players from both teams complimented Sheffield on his reaction after being hit.

"I can understand why Sheffield might have thought the guy was taking a swing at him," said Johnny Damon. "I thought Sheffield did a great job of restraining himself. He was definitely upset about what happened, but I thought he did a great job at holding back."

"There's always one idiot in the stands," said Derek Jeter. "It could have been a lot uglier than it was. To his credit, he pretty much stayed away from it."

Thursday's incident was the latest in a Yankees-Red Sox saga which has seen its share in the past few years. In October 2003, Jeff Nelson and Karim Garcia were involved with an altercation in the bullpen with a Fenway groundskeeper. Last season, the two teams had a bench-clearing incident on July 24, though no fans were involved.

"No matter how you look at it, if you go in the stands, you're never going to win," Williams said. "You have a guy trying to field the ball and make a play and a guy comes out of nowhere and takes a shot at him, there's no place for that in this game."

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: mcvickj

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: aplefka

Originally posted by: Yossarian
after seeing the replay a few times on ESPN, Sheffield should definitely be suspended.

It's always so hard for me to say whether or not players should get suspended for x amount of time because I know in the same situation, I'd prolly go apeshit on a person who interferred with me doing my job (assuming my job was to play pro sports).

I never thought that Artest deserved a death penalty and if anything Sheffield should only get a 2-3 game suspension. Anything more and I'll keep working on my plans for Bud Selig and David Stern to be in an airplane crash together.

I'm not discussing if the guy tried to hit him or grab the ball, because I don't know. But cna't you see the difference between Sheffield and Artest? Someone threw beer on Artest and the Pistons jumped into the crowd and started pummeling people. Here, someone hit Sheffield in the face and he automatically reacted. Big difference.

Just to point out it was Artest and several of the Pacers who jumped in the crowd first. Then after that it was a free for all including a few Pistons.

Yeah, I know. My bad.

 

[BeauJangles]

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
well all know there are no stupid assholes in NYC

Heh, there will always be assholes no matter where you go. Yankees fans, in general, just happen to be classier fans - it's as simple as that.

That's silly. I'm a diehard Yankee fan from when I was a fetus, but I don't think Boston fans are classless, just stupid. 😀
There are idiots among every group.

Meh, they don't call them the Boston Red Hicks for nothing.

That's really creative.

I can't believe some Yanks fans on this board are going crazy because of this. There are douchebag fans for EVERY team. Just because the Red Sox / Yanks happen to be a heated rivalry, let's not throw names around about all fans. My reasons for hating Yankees fans is simply because here, at college, there are so many dumb motherFsckers that know nothing about baseball and tried to rub it in so much last year when they never even watched a regular-season game! That pisses me off a lot.

That being said, Sheff shouldn't have gotten the elbow thrown, it was a bad move, but don't start railing against all of us.

Edit: I really only dislike fans who try to pretend they know more than they do. A true baseball fan has my respect, regardless of the team he / she roots for.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
well all know there are no stupid assholes in NYC

Heh, there will always be assholes no matter where you go. Yankees fans, in general, just happen to be classier fans - it's as simple as that.

That's silly. I'm a diehard Yankee fan from when I was a fetus, but I don't think Boston fans are classless, just stupid. 😀
There are idiots among every group.

Meh, they don't call them the Boston Red Hicks for nothing.

That's really creative.

I can't believe some Yanks fans on this board are going crazy because of this. There are douchebag fans for EVERY team. Just because the Red Sox / Yanks happen to be a heated rivalry, let's not throw names around about all fans. My reasons for hating Yankees fans is simply because here, at college, there are so many dumb motherFsckers that know nothing about baseball and tried to rub it in so much last year when they never even watched a regular-season game! That pisses me off a lot.

That being said, Sheff shouldn't have gotten the elbow thrown, it was a bad move, but don't start railing against all of us.

Edit: I really only dislike fans who try to pretend they know more than they do. A true baseball fan has my respect, regardless of the team he / she roots for.

Hey it's Nikamichi. Hell him stating that he's a Yankee fan is an insult to other Yankee fans.

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Hey it's Nikamichi. Hell him stating that he's a Yankee fan is an insult to other Yankee fans.

I don't believe it's the Yanks fans that are making the bigger issue of this, rather it's the Sox fans themselves. Don't ask me why - they always seem to jump out and excuse their team's 'glorious history' and pout about the Yankees payroll when they lose.

Talk about a bunch of sour pickles - I'm sure it hurts to hear the truth that Yankees fans are much classier as a whole.

Oh yeah, I love all the dick sucking Yankees fans get. It feels sooo good.

😀

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
Hey it's Nikamichi. Hell him stating that he's a Yankee fan is an insult to other Yankee fans.

I don't believe it's the Yanks fans that are making the bigger issue of this, rather it's the Sox fans themselves. Don't ask me why - they always seem to jump out and excuse their team's 'glorious history' and pout about the Yankees payroll when they lose.

Talk about a bunch of sour pickles - I'm sure it hurts to hear the truth that Yankees fans are much classier as a whole.

Oh yeah, I love all the dick sucking Yankees fans get. It feels sooo good.

😀

If they are classier you aren't a good representive.

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
If they are classier you aren't a good representive.

Oh no, just because you're a classy fan doesn't mean you can't counter the bullsh*t that someone else speaks.

Get real.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
If they are classier you aren't a good representive.

Oh no, just because you're a classy fan doesn't mean you can't counter the bullsh*t that someone else speaks.

Get real.

There's nothing classy about you

Example

Oh yeah, I love all the dick sucking Yankees fans get. It feels sooo good.

You'd never hear a Yankee fan with class like Presence post such nonsense.

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
If they are classier you aren't a good representive.

Oh no, just because you're a classy fan doesn't mean you can't counter the bullsh*t that someone else speaks.

Get real.

There's nothing classy about you

Example

Oh yeah, I love all the dick sucking Yankees fans get. It feels sooo good.

You'd never hear a Yankee fan with class like Presence post such nonsense.

Even though that's the truth - Presence wouldn't post that, only because he doesn't intend to offend anyone on these boards or rather, feed trolls like you.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: Nikamichi
Even though that's the truth - Presence wouldn't post that, only because he doesn't intend to offend anyone on these boards or rather, feed trolls like you.

That's rich, being called a troll by a well known troll:laugh:

 

[BrokenVisage]

Has anyone brougt up the fact he might have been trying to keep the guy beside him from reaching out? I swear it looks like he tried to hold the guy back when I look at the replays, his arm comes totally up to the guy and just by accident he grazes Sheffields lip. "It felt like he busted my lip" is what he said after the game, my ass, what a baby .

Still rediculous what that roid rager did in response, then the dumfvck lets anoher run in because he chose to retaliate.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: BrokenVisage
Has anyone brougt up the fact he might have been trying to keep the guy beside him from reaching out? I swear it looks like he tried to hold the guy back when I look at the replays, his arm comes totally up to the guy and just by accident he grazes Sheffields lip. "It felt like he busted my lip" is what he said after the game, my ass, what a baby .

I don't know what you were watching, he didn't try to hold anyone back. :roll:

Still rediculous what that roid rager did in response, then the dumfvck lets anoher run in because he chose to retaliate.

Did you consider that he might've thought if he turned around right then and threw the ball in the idiot behind him might've clocked him in the back of the head? Maybe that was going through his mind? Oh no, that's impossible. :roll:

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn

Originally posted by: Nikamichi
Even though that's the truth - Presence wouldn't post that, only because he doesn't intend to offend anyone on these boards or rather, feed trolls like you.

That's rich, being called a troll by a well known troll:laugh:

HAHA, that's classic. Whatever floats your boat, old man. :laugh:

 

[raildogg]

A second or third or forth look at the video tape reveals that another idiot Boston fan did throw beer at Sheffield.

Gary Sheffield showed a lot of restraint and self control to not make the scene even bigger.

Fans these days have gotten out of hand and need to be controlled. Just because you pay for a ticket, that doesn't give you a right to personally attack or touch or do obscene things to players. Players go through a lot of verbal abuse by these fans and when its a emotional game, such as games are between Yanks and BoSox, emotions run high among players.

I'm not a guy who usually sides with the players, but in this case, the fan(s) is/are clearly at fault.

 

[Literati]

Originally posted by: Nitemare
So a 72 y/o man takes a swing at you and you aren't entitled to defend yourself right?

hah! I called him Padro before!

No, if a 72 year old man takes a swing at you and your built like Martinez, you should break his neck.

I'm just upset Pedro didn't choke his old ass out and call medic alert for him.

It's a good thing he didn't let his adrenaline and fear of being beat up or POSSIBLY KILLED BY A 72 YEAR OLD MAN WITH A METAL PLATE IN HIS HEAD get in the way of his good judgment and professionalism as a pro-baseball player.

 

[Argo]

Both fans have their tickets revoked

Kudos to Red Sox for acting on this.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: Argo
Both fans have their tickets revoked

Kudos to Red Sox for acting on this.

This article has me confused for a few reasons.

A fan who spilled beer on Sheffield was prohibited from buying tickets for the rest of the season.

How can they possibly know who buys tickets? It's not like every person has to show ID.

The resolution announced by the Red Sox does not ban the men from Fenway Park this year and leaves it up to the club to decide whether the season ticket holder, Chris House, will get those tickets reinstated for 2006.

HUH?

The Red Sox said House would receive full reimbursement when he returns his 2005 tickets.

What kind of penalty is that?