Bryce Harper

[birdman42]

Harper as the face of baseball? How about a bracket challenge here.

Harper, or a racist psychopath?
Harper, or a drunkard?
Harper, or an antisocial workaholic?
Harper, or a greenie-popping drunkard?
I'm sure we could go on.

Even if you think Harper is an egotistical jerk who hasn't earned the right to talk, he's entertaining. And no matter what else it is, baseball as a business is all about entertainment.

Oh, and two slams in one week? I was out with friends last night, and it seemed like every time I looked up the Nats were at bat. The Marlins must have been up during the commercial breaks. Anyway, I'd stop my conversation to watch Harper bat. Now that's Must-See TV.

Bill

[Leon]

Train wrecks are always attendance-getters. No doubt he has a lot of talent, so does Josh Hamilton too though. And personally, I think he (Josh) acts like an idiot. And anyone who has that crap kind of song, simlar to the one posted, for a walk up song is acting like an idiot.
And you are right, it is 100% about business. I couldn't agree more. And that is sort of unfortunate to me. I know these are "a changing times".....sigh

I would rather surf the net or play with my dogs than pay enormous amounts of money to support people like that. I know I am in the minority and that's ok too. We should all do what makes us happy as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else.

Originally Posted by birdman42

Harper as the face of baseball? How about a bracket challenge here.

Harper, or a racist psychopath?
Harper, or a drunkard?
Harper, or an antisocial workaholic?
Harper, or a greenie-popping drunkard?
I'm sure we could go on.

Even if you think Harper is an egotistical jerk who hasn't earned the right to talk, he's entertaining. And no matter what else it is, baseball as a business is all about entertainment.

Oh, and two slams in one week? I was out with friends last night, and it seemed like every time I looked up the Nats were at bat. The Marlins must have been up during the commercial breaks. Anyway, I'd stop my conversation to watch Harper bat. Now that's Must-See TV.

Bill

[Snapolit1]

If I only cheered for sports figures who supported my view of the world I'm not sure they could field a team, much less a league.

[Hot Springs Bathers]

I was in D.C. last week and actually walked to a game against the Braves on Monday night. First hint, don't walk to this ballpark, I made several "new friends" on the way and found that my my 61 year old legs still run pretty well.

It does appear that massive changes are happening around the ballpark so it should be fine in the near future.

When I walked up to the ticket window I asked what was available and was told $5.00 sit where you want! A cool night in the early season, the stadium staff was wonderful and very accommodating.

I sat near right field to watch Harper and his play was outstanding, a 2 run double and a sliding catch. He interacted well with the fans and to be very honest the walk-up music is just that music, no lyrics. Being 61 I would not have known what the music was anyway.

Not defending him just saying I saw nothing out of line, I stayed until the final out and took a cab back. The park was full of 25-35 year olds much more interested in the many bars throughout the park than the game. Once again, early season.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

If I only cheered for sports figures who supported my view of the world I'm not sure they could field a team, much less a league.

That is exactly why I have my view on MLB.
I support many things that are not my exact view, but ones that I will not tolerate in my life (see song lyrics), I choose not to support. And I never came back from the '94 strike anyway. We all support or don't support things for our own reasons. It's all good.

[Snapolit1]

I love the game too much to walk away. I look at it like the Ocean. Never going to ruin it no matter how hard people might try.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I love the game too much to walk away. I look at it like the Ocean. Never going to ruin it no matter how hard people might try.

I love the game too and hope I play softball in the league I am in for the rest of my life. Our oldest guys are over 80. We all love the game. I just don't love MLB. I won't hold it against everyone else as well as I hope it wouldn't be held against me. If you love MLB I am happy for you (and the other 300M in the US that do). I won't try to change anyone or anything. I pray for health, happiness and world peace.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I love the game too much to walk away. I look at it like the Ocean. Never going to ruin it no matter how hard people might try.

++1

[Pilot172000]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

If I only cheered for sports figures who supported my view of the world I'm not sure they could field a team, much less a league.

If I only cheered for people who supported my view of the world, I am not sure I could enjoy a decent game of Solitaire.

[rjackson44]

agree with leon ,ever hear of albert belle omg lol

[Pilot172000]

Originally Posted by rjackson44

agree with leon ,ever hear of albert belle omg lol

I met Albert Belle at a Spring Training game against the Marlins in 1993. He signed my ball and was amazingly nice to me. I told him I was from Baton Rouge and my parents graduated from LSU so that could have had something to do with it.

[Snapolit1]

Last night I was at Citizens Bank Park in Philly, 2 hours before game time, sunny and 70, a bar beyond the wall in center field where I sat on a corner stool, drinking a large microbrew, watching the Mets batting practice. Heaven on earth. Just perfection.

To each his own. If we all liked the same thing the world would be a pretty boring place.

[Iron Horse]

Well said Steve. Love the game and love the stars Trout, Harper, Kershaw...