Comments on: And the worst outfield fans in baseball are … http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Fri, 24 May 2013 18:36:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: rickhigginshtbro http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-351368 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 01:34:05 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-351368 My favorite outfield memory was the NLCS in 08 and the Manny chants. It was obvious that he was getting flustered by the 6th inning.

]]> By: freebie717 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-351060 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:51:27 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-351060 I thought about posting a link to Comcast’s investor page here and then just writing a quick few sentences summarizing it and trying to be funny, but then I’d just be a pretentious dbag that can’t put together an original thought to save my life. You know what I mean, Craig?

]]> By: biasedhomer http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-351010 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:46:05 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-351010 yea I read the quote, you should also. He says they wear you out. If he is playing at his home park, would the fans wear him out?

]]> By: makeham98 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-2/#comment-350895 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:16:21 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350895 Death, taxes, and Craig resorting to warmed over Philly fan “stories” when his web hits are down. . . next week it’ll be the Santa Claus story again.

]]> By: amunoz78 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-2/#comment-350773 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:01:40 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350773 Can’t be that big of an advantage, given that they’re 27-33 at home.

]]> By: hisgirlgotburrelled http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350770 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:55:27 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350770 Really, Craig, you’re a Braves fan. Earlier yesterday you write about how winning brings fans and money. They’re 18 games over .500 and are 16th in attendance per game. How many division titles did they win in a row? Since 2001 they have been about 14th in attendance per game. At least Miami and Tampa Bay have the excuse that there are a lot of transplant residents. Atlanta, apparently they only showed when there was a World Series. But, no, tell us more about how yelling fans that are actually at the game is worse.

]]> By: hisgirlgotburrelled http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350765 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:44:20 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350765 Francoeur was mostly shocked by fans in the outfield because he was so used to the empty seats at their home field in Atlanta.

]]> By: bradmoss1 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350743 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:05:45 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350743 Urban Outdoorsman

]]> By: spol85 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350740 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:01:37 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350740 Artest went after the fan after he had a beer thrown on him. Thats a lot different than taunting.

]]> By: Chris Fiorentino http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350735 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:23:12 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350735 When Frenchy talks, people(OK, just Craig) listen(s)!!! In all seriousness, if he had thrown out the whole “they throw batteries at you” nonsense, then I would have had a little more respect for his comments. But to say “the Phillies fans just wear you out” is pretty pathetic.

“We sorry, Mr. Frenchy…did we hurted poopsie’s feelings? We will twy not to say anything that may offend you next time you come to Philly, OK?” Grow the hell up dude.

]]> By: rjmarrella http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350734 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:20:37 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350734 And by the way, francouer is a crowd favorite because he is such a fun and easy target for our outfield fans…. Especially when he does his little “half squat” when fielding a fly ball.

]]> By: rjmarrella http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350733 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:18:45 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350733 Eagles7to10…. HELL YES,

]]> By: phillyphan83 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350700 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:29:24 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350700 some would view this as being the best outfield fans in MLB. if our 10 year olds can get in your head and knock you off your game, that’s called a home field advantage. last I checked, that’s a check mark in the plus column, not the negative.

]]> By: yahmule http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350698 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:03:24 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350698 I strongly doubt jamming on Philadelphia can negatively impact anyone’s karma.

]]> By: hittfamily http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350695 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:45:19 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350695 Me: 56 up
You: 59 up

Jerk :)

]]> By: Gonzo http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350693 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:40:07 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350693 @Biased: Read Franceour’s quote. Philly fans are assholes of the highest order. No home field advantage because of it.

]]> By: Craig Calcaterra http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350692 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:20:23 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350692 Tell me more about the company I work for. I had no idea whatsoever.

]]> By: freebie717 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350688 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:07:03 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350688 Craig – are you related to Chris Chase by any chance? You two are the worst “sports” bloggers I’ve ever read. But I guess I would be a bitter little troll too if I had to live in Columbus, Ohio. You do realize that NBC is owned by Comcast, which is headed in Philadelphia, right? Eventually someone higher up is going to realize that you don’t actually write about sports and that you just constantly try to belittle an entire city and you will get canned. Karma comes around fast and it hits hard. Have a nice night.

]]> By: xmatt0926x http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350683 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:54:11 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350683 Did people click on the link for the whole story? I ask because I wonder if people would be offended by what Chipper said as far as outfield fans having less class as evidenced by them buying the cheaper outfield tickets. I read that a couple times and wondered if people would generally agree with that or think he was an ass for saying that.

]]> By: Jonny 5 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350682 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:51:24 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350682 Playing in front of Philly fans probably ranks just under being interviewed by a guy who is obsessed with my lack of ability for years, writing about it at length, etc… (cough, cough, AHEM Calcaterra, cough!)

:>P

]]> By: jelliot1978 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350678 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:47:29 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350678 Any fan base tries to do things to get under the opposing teams’ skin. Unfortunately some people will cross the line but if you can do it in good fun then have at it. Is waving something behind the net at a basketball game wrong? Heckling a goalie after letting in a weak goal? Vulgarity shouldn’t be a part of it though, keep it clean, make it funny and have at it.

]]> By: yahmule http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350674 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:13:19 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350674 I don’t think I ever suggested heckling will go away. I don’t care what people say as long as they keep it relatively above board.

Ron Artest got on my shit list for life when I found out he owned a couple Great Danes and used to go on road trips without providing them with food or water. His neighbors used to throw food and water over the fence to keep the dogs alive for him.

Even though he’s a lowlife, I can understand him flipping out in Detroit because he got pegged with a drink during a game where emotions were already running high.

]]> By: raysfan1 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350669 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 02:06:26 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350669 Oh, THAT is what the sarcasm font looks like. Thanks.

]]> By: jimeejohnson http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350663 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:47:30 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350663 Ever hear of Ron Artest, alias Metta World War? He’s a lunatic basketball player who lost his mind because of taunting and caused a huge fight between fans and players among some other violent acts he has perpetrated. He’s a headcase but is a top player in the NBA. Some guys are thin skinned, some aren’t. Heckling and taunting by fans will not go away.

]]> By: hittfamily http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350661 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:39:14 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350661 After thinking about this post for a while, I am starting to dislike my word “homeless”. 20 years ago, “bum” became “homeless”. But with this recession, a “bum” and “homeless” aren’t the same. There are lot’s of good people who find themselves homeless because of WalMart’s $6.25 wages, Restaurants still paying at or below minimum wage, and immoral banking practices that affect both buyers and renters. What is the best word HBT community to draw a distinction. Bum again? Transient? Panhandler? I mean this in sincerity. Homeless doesn’t draw a distinction between a panhandler and a full time worker who is schemed by corporate America to either not being able to make rent via low wages, or a homeowner who signed a deceitful loan.

]]> By: trainman59 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350660 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:38:27 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350660 Taunt-A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.
This behavior happens in all sports, at almost every age level, and it always bugs me. I generally tune it out but I fail to see anything “good”or “fun” about it. In fact it seems a bit cowardly to taunt someone who is not able to retaliate.

]]> By: jimeejohnson http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350659 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:36:59 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350659 Just have to decide whether my name is Dick Hurtz or Bud Weiser.

]]> By: jimeejohnson http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350658 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:36:15 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350658 I think your lying.

]]> By: yahmule http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350657 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:35:15 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350657 Back in the day, certain players used to ride their opponents from the dugout. They called them bench jockeys. You don’t see them anymore. Today’s athletes are very caught up in not wanting to be “disrespected”. Negative or taunting comments directed at an opponent will lead to some kind of major altercation nowadays.

The problem with fans heckling players is most of these guys get obscene or vulgar and they offend the people seated around them. I’m not just talking about swearing in front of kids, either. A fair percentage of people resent paying good money to hear a bunch of crass language regardless of their age.

I do find it surprising when athletes visibly react to heckling. I’m amazed players can make it to the major leagues and still have rabbit ears. Inevitably, once they respond in any way, the guy yelling at them is delighted and redoubles his efforts.

]]> By: bleedgreen http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/20/and-the-worst-outfield-fans-in-baseball-are/comment-page-1/#comment-350654 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:31:31 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=193851#comment-350654 You realize theres no holding cell in CBP right? And theres plenty of OTHER stadiums in the country with holding cells, right? Cleveland, Oakland and Washington’s NFL stadiums ALL have holding cells in them.

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