Tougher security around Bonds?

by JD on Sep 3, 2006 9:51 AM CDT

Perhaps the security is stepped up more in the bleachers than elsewhere. I was at the game on Friday in aisle 421 and Saturday in 515 and didn't notice any difference in the level of security or the number of ejections, of which I saw none (I practicaly never see any around my season tickets in 515 anyway).

Also, I did have an anti-Barry banner that I held up whenever he was at bat. It's 4' wide, orange with black leters, and all it says is "BARRY", but each "R" was replaced with an "Rx". Perhaps it was too subtle or I was sitting too far away for anyone to care.

I'll be sitting in aisle 115 today, let's see if I draw any extra attention from security when I hold the banner up.

UPDATE: While nothing was said about the intent of my banner, I was told that it was the ballpark policy that signs could only be held up between innings. I guess they don't care as much when you're in the cheap seats.

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I suspect...

... it's just for the bleachers, particularly the LF bleachers, where people can get close to Bonds. It may be so near the 1B dugout, too. You might look over there if you get a chance.

by Al Yellon on Sep 3, 2006 9:52 AM CDT reply actions

JD...

...when barry bats, start chanting, "Where's Greg! Where's Greg!" referring to Greg Anderson, bonds personal trainer who is in jail for refusing to testify against bonds. You might also try, "Set Greg free!"

If security asks your group about it, why you're referring to Greg Maddux, of course.

You'll be close enough that if you can get a few others to join you barry will hear. If you can get others to join you, you might want to hide the sign as that is a giveaway.

I wrote the longest post and best post I ever have. And it just dissapeared, I am so dissapointed right now. Sorry.

by Reverend Jim Ignatowski on Sep 3, 2006 10:14 AM CDT reply actions

Or

you could just admit that it's about Anderson and hope that there are so many others joining the chant that security is embarassed to throw out that many people.

You're saying nothing that's explosive. It seems you diminish your legal protest by trying to be sneaky. Isn't that what Bonds was famous for?

Players win awards but teams win championships.

by tharr on Sep 3, 2006 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions