Filthy rich MLB screws the fan again

[mcgwirecom]

It's like hitting the lottery and then they call you up and say, "we didn't expect those numbers to come out, we have another prize for you instead" Anything can happen in a game so they should be prepared for it.

[GoCubsGo32]

I wish the story was about the fan that wins the jersey and gives it back to Zimmerman. She seemed like it didn't bother her he kept it but, you still have to award her the item she won. I wonder if in the auction there was a very very very small print in the clause in case something like this happens?

[Gary Dunaier]

Originally Posted by GoCubsGo32

I wonder if in the auction there was a very very very small print in the clause in case something like this happens?

I can't speak for the Washington charity raffle, but I can tell you that the Mets allow fans to pre-order baseballs and bases used in "today's" game.


(Photo taken May 21, 2014. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here.)

You may not be able to see it in the photo, but the last bulleted item on the sign is a clause that allows the club "to cancel orders at any time." Which means, I guess, that if you pre-ordered a ball used in "today's" game for $40, but the game turns out to be a no-hitter, you're getting your money back, not a game-used ball.