Greenstein Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 What has this world come to :no: Source: CNN Fan is bloodied by chair Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 for the rest of this guys career, no matter how good he may become, this is all he'll ever get rememberd for Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584557472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyTwenty Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 (edited) :angry: I wish I was hit by the chair... that lady who was bloody and had a broken nose will probably be a millionaire soon. I bet lawyers from all over the country have been trying to get a hold of her :). Members of the Texas Rangers are restrained by security following the skirmish with the crowd.Texas reliever Doug Brocail was seen screaming at a male fan, and the pitcher had to be restrained by his teammates and bullpen coach Mark Connor. Others also had to be held back. "Tonight, it went over the line," Rangers manager Buck Showalter said. "It was a real break from the normal trash you hear from fans. We've had problems about every time we've come here." I can't believe the manager was trying to make excuses for the actions of his players. And I also can't believe that Francisco was not arrested for assault/battery. Seems that the law does not effect celeberities. Edited September 14, 2004 by HeavyTwenty Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584557506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffan Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I can't believe the manager was trying to make excuses for the actions of his players. And I also can't believe that Francisco was not arrested for assault/battery. Seems that the law does not effect celeberities. we don't know what was said from the fans to the players. so, he might be correct. give it a day or two before anyone is charged. the police have to sort out everything first. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584557547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyTwenty Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 we don't know what was said from the fans to the players. so, he might be correct. I don't really give a damn about how much the fans were taunting or name-calling; physical violence is inexcusable unless its self defense. These guys are paid millions to play the game, so you'd think that they could afford some anger management classes. Or at least see a psychologist. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584557584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callaway Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I don't really give a damn about how much the fans were taunting or name-calling; physical violence is inexcusable unless its self defense. These guys are paid millions to play the game, so you'd think that they could afford some anger management classes. Or at least see a psychologist. agreed. but considering mlb did nothing in regards to alomar spitting on an umpire... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584557614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffan Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I don't really give a damn about how much the fans were taunting or name-calling; physical violence is inexcusable unless its self defense. These guys are paid millions to play the game, so you'd think that they could afford some anger management classes. Or at least see a psychologist. they are humans just like us. what would you do if someone is sitting there drunk and calling you names? Are you going to sit there and let them call you names or are you going to make them be quiet? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584557619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyTwenty Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 they are humans just like us. what would you do if someone is sitting there drunk and calling you names? Are you going to sit there and let them call you names or are you going to make them be quiet? I quit using physical violence after maturing pass the age of 13. If a drunk person was calling me names, I'd just deal with it or leave the situation. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584557632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callaway Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 they are humans just like us. what would you do if someone is sitting there drunk and calling you names? Are you going to sit there and let them call you names or are you going to make them be quiet? I would say how much you make a year? Nice Nissan Sentra...how you like my benzo biatch? Tell yo mom she can come clean my floor after she finishes mowin my yard. Then I'd go out and buy myself a new Mercedes to feel better about my over the top ego. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584557646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Kirklander Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Isn't Jeff Nelson also a member of the bullpen there? Didn't he do something similar in New York last year? Maybe he is a cancer in the clubhouse dragging other pitchers down? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584557674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted September 14, 2004 Veteran Share Posted September 14, 2004 I would say how much you make a year? Nice Nissan Sentra...how you like my benzo biatch? Tell yo mom she can come clean my floor after she finishes mowin my yard.Then I'd go out and buy myself a new Mercedes to feel better about my over the top ego. haha, good stuff :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584558582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callaway Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 well he's been charged at least :D Texas reliever Frank Francisco was arrested Tuesday morning on a charge of aggravated battery after he threw a chair into the right-field box seats and hit two spectators in the head during Monday night's loss to the Oakland Athletics (news).One of the fans, an unidentified woman, was bloodied and her nose was broken. Click here for entire article Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584558975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Kirklander Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hope the dude goes to jail for like 45 days. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584559024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted September 15, 2004 Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2004 His mug shot is quite funny :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584561360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted September 15, 2004 Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2004 they are humans just like us. what would you do if someone is sitting there drunk and calling you names? Are you going to sit there and let them call you names or are you going to make them be quiet? If I hit everybody with a chair that's called me names then I'd have a bloody long rap sheet. And, as the drunk driving commercials says, there's no chicks in jail... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584561452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted September 15, 2004 Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2004 Well, I wouldn't do anything about being cursed at. If you would hit someone with a chair everytime they cursed, I'm sure you wouldn't be on Neowin today, but in jail. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584561587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Oakland fans are known to be some of the rudest and harshest and baseball (towards other teams, I mean, obviously). I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner. The fans shouldn't have been yelling at the players to begin with. Should he have thrown the chair? No, absolutely not. But the fans should learn some respect. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584563311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callaway Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Click here for a page containing video footage of the incident Top left corner of the page, "Tempers flare in Oakland" Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584565444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
baseballpro9 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Oakland fans are known to be some of the rudest and harshest and baseball (towards other teams, I mean, obviously). I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner.The fans shouldn't have been yelling at the players to begin with. Should he have thrown the chair? No, absolutely not. But the fans should learn some respect. I agree, although throwing a chair into the stands is not acceptable....oakland fans are terrible. Carl evertt(CWS, dh) had said in the newspapers that a cellphone struck his head during a game at oakland, thrown by a fan. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584567307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxikk Veteran Posted September 16, 2004 Veteran Share Posted September 16, 2004 daaaaamn. that is worse than i thought it would be. that nailed that honey right IN THE FACE!! hhaharhhrahr Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584567389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I saw it on SportsCenter. It was disgusting, the guy broke her nose it was bleeding and she's suing him. :no: Another reason to hate the Rangers. :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584567395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 What's the other reason to hate them? lol Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584567673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Con Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Just being the Rangers. :rolleyes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584570547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Just being the Rangers. :rolleyes: Ummm... sorry, but that makes no sense. :blink: I can understand "Just being the Yankees" or something, but the Rangers? :blink: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584572956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmatik Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Hey hey, not all Oakland fans are terrible. Some of us actually keep good behavior during A's games. Except when the Yankees come to town ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/217563-mlb-texas-rangers-player-throws-chair-at-fans/#findComment-584573243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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