Booing, completely classless according to some Cardinals fans
Was reading the game thread from Viva El Birdos from yesterday. Of course there was rejoicing when Dempster gave up the 3 run HR, but the commentary following regarding the booing of Dempster and defense of Zambrano's comments were quite appalling. made for interesting reading anyway. Apparently it's OK to boo Kip Wells off the field after getting knocked around the other day, but not OK for showing disappointment regarding your closer's failure to close out an important game like yesterday or to boo your star pitcher ($90mil) for not showing up to pitch the last 5 starts. As discussed on here many places, booing certainly has it's place and is certainly the right of the fans, when done appropriately so. Interesting commentary from the game thread as posted below:
From: http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/story/2007/9/6/7349/19388#commenttop
Dodgers 1st and 3rd 2 out
and the Dumpster is removed
by Ignatius J Reilly on Thu Sep 06, 2007 at 04:58:35 PM EDT
I have the radio on
was he boo'd off the field?
Call up PJ Walters!
by Hardcore Legend on Thu Sep 06, 2007 at 04:59:40 PM EDT
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yes
lusty boos
by Urban Pawnee on Thu Sep 06, 2007 at 05:04:38 PM EDT
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who cleans up
after a Dumpster?
Acquire some runs!
by madding on Thu Sep 06, 2007 at 05:00:06 PM EDT
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Wuertz
by Hugo on Thu Sep 06, 2007 at 05:00:43 PM EDT
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Dumpster hasn't blown a save in months...
...so naturally flub fans boo him to the dugout.
Flubs fans are right there with mets, yanks and bosox fans as the least classy in all baseball
by Ignatius J Reilly on Thu Sep 06, 2007 at 05:00:50 PM EDT
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Didn't he blow one
right as he came off the disabled list in the last couple of weeks?
Too bad I wasn't at home today watching the game. Dang.
by sdrone on Thu Sep 06, 2007 at 05:39:39 PM EDT
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I know a several nice ones, . . .
. . . fine people and fairly good baseball fans, but this statement of yours, IJR, is too often true:
"Flubs fans are right there with mets, yanks and bosox fans as the least classy in all baseball"
It was almost enough to make you feel sorry for Zambrano the other day. Earlier this week I had to explain that mess to my nephew up by Chicago. I found myself not completely disagreeing with Z's initial expressions of being hurt and betrayal by the fans. I found myself completely disagreeing with the part of his next-day apology in which Z said Cubs fans were the best fans in the world.
Almost, but not quite, sorry for Zambrano.
"All you campers, besides the chiggers, you'll come up with a sleeping bag from Bass Pro Shops." Mike Shannon, 08.15, promo for Cardinals Campout
by Nelson Brockabrella on Thu Sep 06, 2007 at 05:59:35 PM EDT
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The day I take etiquette advice from a Cards fan
by lancaster99 on Sep 7, 2007 12:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have warned you repeatedly...
I will say this only one more time, and this time in public so that everyone can read it:
It is fine to treat the Cardinals as our rivals, want to beat them every single time we play them. We all do.
Namecalling and stuff like this WILL NOT BE TOLERATED ON THIS SITE. Last warning.
by Al on Sep 7, 2007 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I'm not taking the heat for this one
I didn't call any Cards fans names. I just simply said their opinion on this matter is worthless to me.
Ban me for this if you will, Al. I've backed down when I've crossed the line. This time, I don't feel I did.
by lancaster99 on Sep 7, 2007 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
al, i do not know of...
btw, how do lancaster99's comments differ from the incessant degradation of yankee and met fans on this site? must be acceptable due to your disdain for the east coast!
by rm463 on Sep 7, 2007 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I was...
This takes the "rivalry" thing too far.
by Al on Sep 7, 2007 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fair enough.
by rm463 on Sep 7, 2007 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough.
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 7, 2007 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not very original (Robinhood rusty spoon)...
by TimeForChili on Sep 7, 2007 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My other comment about this is...
Every team's fans do it.
by Al on Sep 7, 2007 12:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whining
Yesterday, during the Cubs game broadcast, they showed a guy on TV, after the Dodgers went ahead, sitting in the stands with an expression of disgust, holding a sign that said "Cubs fans don't boo". That's the most stupid sign I have ever seen. I suggest we (and the players) pay more attention at what's going on in the field than at the cheers or jeers that come from the stands. If that fan would rather express himself with signs, fine. But I would rather hear some boos than read signs all over the park about how a particular player "sucks" or is a "loser", or why the fans "stink" or "ruin it".
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 7, 2007 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This was exactly my response in
I am sick of this freakin booing crap...oh well, fine, we are the WORST fans in baseball. Classless, and mean hearted, and not loyal in any way. We are worse than any other fanbase in baseball and for that matter, all sports.
Can we now focus on the fact that this team has rolled over to too many teams during a crucial pennant race? Seriously.
by Kinky Reggae on Sep 7, 2007 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
Simple matter of the pot calling the kettle black.
Awww, that's sad.
by Kinky Reggae on Sep 7, 2007 1:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, they are the best fans in baseball....
by LT on Sep 7, 2007 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as far as I know it,
by Chanman25 on Sep 7, 2007 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
GEE I GOT IT
cmon, have some class. some of you are DEAD WRONG on the ankiel thing and need to get your facts straight.
al, you are a classy guy and i appreciate your backing of our fans.
lancaster, go back to kindergarten.
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 7, 2007 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding me?!
by LuisSalazar on Sep 7, 2007 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that some posters are...
However, after the news today there goes the book and the movie. Ankiel's comeback is not a "feel good story" anymore.
by Fraggin Judge on Sep 7, 2007 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cards
by NOMAR on Sep 8, 2007 4:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In many ways..............
They set up websites, wear t-shirts, etc. all in the name of blasting the Cubs.
They call the Cubs "chokers" when in reality the Cubs are rarely in a position to choke.
Gee, you'd think the Cubs were the team that owned all those WS titles.
Ultimately, they are a society filled with envy, mainly because they support a two-bit town that is the beneficiary of each toilet flush in the Quad Cities.
by tville on Sep 8, 2007 7:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs



















