gantrules Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 Ho Hum....is everything in life about financial gain? Seriously, is there any dignity in sports anymore or is it just tied to the financial gain. I think I know the answer to this one. Here's a guy who makes 3 million dollars a year to be an average to poor first baseman. Then he gets lucky and catches a ball that has some history tied to it and now needs more money? How much more? What is enough? To me it's not about the money it's about the total lack of respect for yourself and the fans that are paying your salary. In other news, Corey Koskie wrote a written letter of thank you and praise to the good people of Minnesota thanking them for the support and dedication to the team while he was there. That is class.
BF_in_Indiana Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 I think there is a solution here. The ball is definately his, no doubt about it. What he should do however is get a contract drawn up with the team and allow them to show it off for a certain ammount of time (for free) and then he gets ownership of the ball back. Everyone can win here, but the ball belongs to him, not the Red Sox.
aussiew Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 think there is a solution here. The ball is definately his, no doubt about it. What he should do however is get a contract drawn up with the team and allow them to show it off for a certain ammount of time (for free) and then he gets ownership of the ball back. Everyone can win here, but the ball belongs to him, not the Red Sox. Good solution BF! Many people own stuff that gets loaned to Museums and Art Gallerys for display.
gantrules Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 Good solution BF! Many people own stuff that gets loaned to Museums and Art Gallerys for display. 197363[/snapback] Except it's more than likely that the BoSox want to keep this ball forever.
Johnny Coli Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 Can't wait to see Wilpon and Kornheiser debate this one. Also expecting that biased hack Gammons to make his plea on behalf of the Sox.
Alaska Darin Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 I agree with Stojan. I also expect MLB to make a ruling from this point forward that makes balls that end their time in play are MLB property.
Alaska Darin Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 197419[/snapback] I know. I had to use a whole container of baby wipes after that post. I felt so dirty.
stevestojan Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 I know. I had to use a whole container of baby wipes after that post. I felt so dirty. 197424[/snapback] Don't forget the taint.
Alaska Darin Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 Don't forget the taint. 197428[/snapback] I gotta wipe down Exiled in Illinois too? Damn, you're everywhere.
gmac17 Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 Hundreds of others were probably played that night. And every other player had a chance to grab one. not hundreds, but many dozens and I am sure that many of the players did take balls. As well as the umpires etc. When someone major throws a no hitter, the umpires ask that guy to sign about a dozen balls that were used that night. Then they go and sell them off. What's the pitcher go to do? tell the ump no?
wwovince Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 The ball belongs to him and the Red Sox should pay for it plain and simple. And to an earlier post he is still under contract to the Red Sox.
gmac17 Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 Mientkiewicz is saying that he was ambushed by shaughnessy as far as the quotes about wanting money for the ball. He says they were joking around, laughing about "everybody has a price" and the article comes out making it sound like he was holding out for $$$.
wwovince Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 All reporters are scum anything for a headline.
stevestojan Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 What I want to know is what makes it "his ball?" Could he go into the stadium after hours and take 10 cases of baseballs home, just because,... because he plays for the team? "Hey, my kid needs to make a model of the solar system. Think I'll use some baseballs from work as the planets!" If i need staples at home, I go to Office Depot. Maybe I should just take them from work... I mean, I work for this company. They must be mine, right? Hey, I helped work close a big deal the other day. I used the company computer to help with it... Think I'll take this thing home... its mine! Honestly, I know those are some rather far fetched examples, but what makes the baseball his?
Gavin in Va Beach Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 All reporters are scum anything for a headline. 197483[/snapback] Awww...looks like someone is wearing his grouchy pants today!
Fezmid Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 Honestly, I know those are some rather far fetched examples, but what makes the baseball his? 197485[/snapback] Because that's MLB's rules. CW
Alaska Darin Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 Awww...looks like someone is wearing his grouchy pants today! 197486[/snapback] Which means he hasn't changed his clothes for AT LEAST one day.
gmac17 Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 Honestly, I know those are some rather far fetched examples, but what makes the baseball his? he ended the game with it, that's why. it's not a new concept, players have done exactly what he's done for many years.
stevestojan Posted January 7, 2005 Posted January 7, 2005 Because that's MLB's rules. CW 197488[/snapback] link?
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