Comments on: Matt Garza had his American League Championship ring stolen

By: Mike Cook

Mike Cook — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:30:08 +0000

What is it with those 2008 Rays ALCS rings? Two team employees have also had theirs stolen. The employee rings are estimated at about $3,500. Thankfully one of those was recovered.

http://www.baynews9.com/article/news/2010/september/150902/Former-Rays-employee-says-championship-ring-stolen

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/st-petersburg-police-pest-control-worker-stole-rays-championship-ring/1111162

By: paul621

paul621 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:11:59 +0000

@virusgvr: You completely ignore supply and demand. Tickets cost that much because people still buy them at that price. Beer costs that much because people still buy it.

By: 24missed

24missed — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:11:25 +0000

Totally kidding about the weed. And I realize now, this isn’t something I should even consider for a joke.

Regardless of the monetary value, and thanks for the link, it must be something terrible to lose such a sentimental piece of your career. Hopefully, it is returned.

Then, again, there is much worse in life to lose.

By: 24missed

24missed — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:57:15 +0000

What happened to the marijuana?

By: Jonny 5

Jonny 5 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:48:07 +0000

It’s a BS inflated number that is normal for a Police report. Like how 10 lbs of marijuana in a bust was worth 1 million street value. etc…

30 grand is a gross exaggeration actually. Example below WS champ Braves staff ring which is more valuable than a known stolen Garza AL championship ring.

http://www.championship-rings.net/product_p/rmlb95bravessm.htm

By: Utley's Hair

Utley's Hair — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:30:16 +0000

Ah…remember way back when a yellow diamond meant it was cheap and whoever bought it was a moron?

By: virusgvr

virusgvr — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:08:01 +0000

Right here is another example of how out of touch sports has gotten!! 30K FOR A RING!?!?!?!?! This is crazy!!! No wonder why tickets in the 100′s section of a baseball game for 85.00 for a damn 3 hour event! bEER IS $9.00 and nachos are like $6.50…. all because someones ring is 30,000 effing dollars!!!

By: Francisco (FC)

Francisco (FC) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:07:01 +0000

Maybe it’s the 2008 postseason. Kyle Kendrick had his ring stolen as well a while back. Can’t blame them, that postseason WAS magical he he.

By: 0807man

0807man — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:58 +0000

30,000 or not what’s yours is yours and needs to be returned to him, hope the catch the damn thieves

By: phukyouk

phukyouk — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:20:10 +0000

is it just me or does someone seem to be targeting Rays players for the last 12 months or so?

By: JB (the original)

JB (the original) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:59:03 +0000

Should have kept it hidden in a spitoon (he must have one in every room of his house….right????

By: seanb20124

seanb20124 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:49:19 +0000

Probably be on an upcoming episode of Pawn Stars

By: cavredleg15

cavredleg15 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:36:21 +0000

Hopefully the Thieves are thugs and attempt to sell the ring either at a pawn shop or some other outlet that would turn in this type of “customer”.

By: marshmallowsnake

marshmallowsnake — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:53:16 +0000

I knew they made rings for this, but seriously…. 30k for a non-world series ring?

By: Chris K

Chris K — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:54:06 +0000

I didn’t even know they made rings for the ALCS.

By: mattkempsdetlefschrempfs

mattkempsdetlefschrempfs — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:47:30 +0000

After learning of the burglary Garza & his agent immediately contacted the Cubs to notify them that their initial salary request was fat-fingered & they actually meant $12.53 million.