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Amerigo Vespucci

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30. The Joe DiMaggio story

Fri Apr 27, 2012, 11:23 AM

Apr 2012

I was reading a story a couple of years ago about some of the modern baseball players who charge for autographs and such, and in contrast, the writer shared an anecdote about how Joe DiMaggio always used to keep a supply of bats and balls in the trunk of his car. When he'd drive down a street and see a group of kids, he'd pull over and start handing them out. Kids are always going to be part of the baseball equation. I don't think it should ever become "all about the kids," but I also don't think they should be shut out.

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The "foul ball couple" MUST be Republican. They're demanding an apology, saying "they had no idea" [View all] Amerigo Vespucci Apr 2012 OP

They are certainly not "helping" their karma... hlthe2b Apr 2012 #1

She turned toward her fiance for her "trophy photo" and was looking DIRECTLY AT THE KID Amerigo Vespucci Apr 2012 #4

Yeah, she's full of shit...she was taunting the kid... joeybee12 Apr 2012 #22

Well I saw the little boy and his parents on the Today show. The mother said they wanted southernyankeebelle Apr 2012 #12

The mother is being gracious. perhaps they came to that realization/appropriate reaction eventually hlthe2b Apr 2012 #15

That I don't get. Who was it they wanted an apology from in the first place. southernyankeebelle Apr 2012 #49

Apparently the sportscaster/announcer who commented on the incident live as it was happening... hlthe2b Apr 2012 #51

No I don't either. It is what it is. Forgetaboutit now. southernyankeebelle Apr 2012 #52

good for his mom! renate Apr 2012 #19

The mom, dad and kid were on Morning Joe today and the kid was really acting up. CTyankee Apr 2012 #41

What kids need to learn is that some adults are selfish assholes CBGLuthier Apr 2012 #59

well, that too! CTyankee Apr 2012 #63

Yes, I see the mom's point. But it would have been nice if the couple gave to the ball to the kid. southernyankeebelle Apr 2012 #47

But, They Tried ProfessorGAC Apr 2012 #54

Yep your right no question about it. southernyankeebelle Apr 2012 #62

Then why are they saying they had no idea Mariana Apr 2012 #25

I don't know. I am telling you what I saw and heard the mother of the child said this morning. southernyankeebelle Apr 2012 #46

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! zappaman Apr 2012 #44

HaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaHaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaLOL ok, ok southernyankeebelle Apr 2012 #45

They didn't know? Really? HappyMe Apr 2012 #2

I don't know why people are being so hard on them. Renew Deal Apr 2012 #3

No, it wasn't obvious to me. Amerigo Vespucci Apr 2012 #7

I think Michael Kay was right Renew Deal Apr 2012 #10

The kid doesn't deserve it TlalocW Apr 2012 #5

LOL there is if your 3 years old. southernyankeebelle Apr 2012 #13

winner winner chicken dinner SwampG8r Apr 2012 #14

...off topic FirstLight Apr 2012 #37

pshew know what i would have told the rules committee? SwampG8r Apr 2012 #43

Perhaps he was chastised too vehemently. Iggo Apr 2012 #16

/thread... SidDithers Apr 2012 #24

They want an apology from the Yankee announcer leftynyc Apr 2012 #6

There was one funny moment on "Morning Joe" today... Amerigo Vespucci Apr 2012 #8

I caught my one and only sharp_stick Apr 2012 #9

I saw the video and read the story, but I kind of believe them renate Apr 2012 #11

well, at least he could say he finally caught one Blue_Tires Apr 2012 #20

I remember as a kid getting to go to 3 or 4 games a year DefenseLawyer Apr 2012 #39

I agree. LiberalFighter Apr 2012 #67

Finders keepers bigwillq Apr 2012 #17

uh...I don't get it Blue_Tires Apr 2012 #18

Sorry, but I'm siding with the mother on this one magical thyme Apr 2012 #21

I was with you until the 'brats' comment laundry_queen Apr 2012 #40

I don't want to agree but have to agree on your assessment about brats. LiberalFighter Apr 2012 #68

One of the first things I do, whenever I get to a Jays game... SidDithers Apr 2012 #23

The Joe DiMaggio story Amerigo Vespucci Apr 2012 #30

I agree with thus BUT KatyMan Apr 2012 #50

Why should the kid get the ball? Marr Apr 2012 #26

Watch the video again...the woman held up the ball taunting the little boy joeybee12 Apr 2012 #28

No. She held up the ball because her future husband was taking a picture of her holding it..n/t monmouth Apr 2012 #32

No, I don't think the kid should get the ball Amerigo Vespucci Apr 2012 #29

Her picture was being taken holding the ball....n/t monmouth Apr 2012 #33

Nope...and even if she was, the kid was right there bawling..she's a classless joeybee12 Apr 2012 #64

Yes. She was having her picture taken, the bawling kid didn't get his way...n/t monmouth Apr 2012 #66

Yup - that's a definite repuke strategy - make the victim apologize to you. Initech Apr 2012 #27

the announcer is a victim? fishwax Apr 2012 #34

I don't think they saw what was going on and the announcer was off base to say fishwax Apr 2012 #31

Considering The Philosopher Apr 2012 #35

I don't think this is one where people need to automatically take sides DefenseLawyer Apr 2012 #36

The only jerk in this story is the announcer. DURHAM D Apr 2012 #38

I would have given the ball to the kid but... Bethany Rockafella Apr 2012 #42

If it makes a child smile...do it. sadbear Apr 2012 #48

. Go Vols Apr 2012 #53

Ok now, THAT woman deserves contempt Serve The Servants Apr 2012 #55

wow... now, that one was HORRIBLE renate Apr 2012 #56

wow -- now that's a different story entirely fishwax Apr 2012 #60

It's become pretty obvious now. Serve The Servants Apr 2012 #57

If they have children I hope they will pay better attention CBGLuthier Apr 2012 #58

The only time I ever caught a foul ball, I have been to at least 200 baseball games... WCGreen Apr 2012 #61

I think they taught the kid a valuable lesson. MrSlayer Apr 2012 #65