Who are you not allowed to hate in baseball?
Being a baseball fan, I always figured I would be allowed to not only root for my team, but also root against anybody I want. To say that there's somebody in baseball that I'm not allowed to dislike seems a little bit fascist to me, but what do I know? Derek Jeter seems to be the name that people bring up as being immune to hatred, but heck... jbox and I hate him. Does that make us bad baseball fans?
Today's question and answer day apparently... Who would you say is un-hate-able? I'm interested to hear.
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Maddux
So next I'd say Maddux. Total professional, no attitude, tutors the young guys, picks up the tabs and wins games, so he's a great teammate. Never throws at a guy for his own mistakes or shows up hitters, so I think other teams respect him. Just does his job and is a good guy. And I would've said that before he signed with the Pads.
Of course, he's never peed on my leg, so...
by Winfield's Ghost on
Jul 3, 2007 11:29 AM PDT
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When he was with the Braves
by jbox on
Jul 3, 2007 11:44 AM PDT
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Well yeah
by Winfield's Ghost on
Jul 3, 2007 11:47 AM PDT
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Stop trying to defend him
by jbox on
Jul 3, 2007 11:50 AM PDT
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Can't believe you hate Maddux!
by Winfield's Ghost on
Jul 3, 2007 11:56 AM PDT
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I hated him
Once he became a Padre he became one of my favorites.
by jbox on
Jul 3, 2007 12:06 PM PDT
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We'll see
Can't believe you hate Maddux...
by Winfield's Ghost on
Jul 3, 2007 12:16 PM PDT
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And
by Winfield's Ghost on
Jul 3, 2007 12:20 PM PDT
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No-No
by Jonny Dub on
Jul 3, 2007 4:42 PM PDT
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Another Maddux Hater
by Drama on
Jul 3, 2007 4:44 PM PDT
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Doug Flutie, Jr.
Are we limiting our responses to baseball players? How about Jim Abbott? How about any player with a physical disability? Sorry, David, diabetes doesn't count.
Wasn't Rick Ankiel retarded?
by TheGrandHatching on
Jul 3, 2007 11:31 AM PDT
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I think stick to baseball
by Dex on
Jul 3, 2007 11:36 AM PDT
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So I can't add Drama to my list
by jbox on
Jul 3, 2007 12:12 PM PDT
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i know a ton a people who dislike jeter
by pads44 on
Jul 3, 2007 11:33 AM PDT
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Derek Jeter
Maddux is a good one, and I think Trevor would have to be on there. While the closers value is always up for debate, I can't see any reason to dislike him as an individual.
by osbug on
Jul 3, 2007 11:34 AM PDT
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Hoffman
by Winfield's Ghost on
Jul 3, 2007 11:39 AM PDT
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Funny story
Within an hour, the kid's clothes were on fire.
by astralcube on
Jul 3, 2007 2:24 PM PDT
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Milton, take note!
by The Pickmaster on
Jul 3, 2007 2:29 PM PDT
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Because we should name some non-Pads
by Winfield's Ghost on
Jul 3, 2007 11:43 AM PDT
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I hate Biggio
by Dex on
Jul 3, 2007 11:48 AM PDT
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There is alot of them.
by sdsuaztec4 on
Jul 3, 2007 11:45 AM PDT
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Schilling?
by Dalton on
Jul 3, 2007 11:47 AM PDT
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I thought it
by Demoira on
Jul 3, 2007 11:48 AM PDT
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I'm on the fence about him
by sdsuaztec4 on
Jul 3, 2007 11:49 AM PDT
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I don't like Schilling
by Dex on
Jul 3, 2007 11:48 AM PDT
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Woah!
Remember when he threw a little hissy fit when Ben Davis bunted and ruined his perfect game? Bunting is allowed in baseball, we're trying to win a game not try and help your no hitter. What a tool.
Plus it's annoying how he blogs. I hate bloggers.
During 2004, such a drama queen about his stupid sock (which was faked).
by jbox on
Jul 3, 2007 11:49 AM PDT
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Schilling?
by osbug on
Jul 3, 2007 11:50 AM PDT
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Sorry guys
by sdsuaztec4 on
Jul 3, 2007 11:51 AM PDT
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Schilling!!???!!!
by jbox on
Jul 3, 2007 11:51 AM PDT
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Schilling?
by TheGrandHatching on
Jul 3, 2007 11:50 AM PDT
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embarressing me like that
by sdsuaztec4 on
Jul 3, 2007 11:55 AM PDT
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you all?
by TheGrandHatching on
Jul 3, 2007 11:55 AM PDT
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whatever
by sdsuaztec4 on
Jul 3, 2007 12:00 PM PDT
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I heard
by Winfield's Ghost on
Jul 3, 2007 12:01 PM PDT
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David Ortiz
by Boy Howdy on
Jul 3, 2007 12:04 PM PDT
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Ortiz
by Dex on
Jul 3, 2007 12:08 PM PDT
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Mostly in New York.
by The Pickmaster on
Jul 3, 2007 1:35 PM PDT
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ortiz?
by sdsuaztec4 on
Jul 3, 2007 12:12 PM PDT
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Schilling!!??!!!
by jbox on
Jul 3, 2007 12:13 PM PDT
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yah but
by sdsuaztec4 on
Jul 3, 2007 12:15 PM PDT
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No one is worse than Schilling
by Winfield's Ghost on
Jul 3, 2007 12:17 PM PDT
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Ummm...?
by Drama on
Jul 3, 2007 12:21 PM PDT
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Yes, I totally forgot him
by Winfield's Ghost on
Jul 3, 2007 12:29 PM PDT
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Oh right. Sorry.
by Winfield's Ghost on
Jul 3, 2007 12:33 PM PDT
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Brad Penny
by Drama on
Jul 3, 2007 12:12 PM PDT
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see guys
by sdsuaztec4 on
Jul 3, 2007 12:14 PM PDT
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Know who's worse than you?
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Jul 3, 2007 12:18 PM PDT
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You should be thanking me for saving your ass.
I will say this for Schilling: When I was still doing Scott and BR's show...Schilling was in AZ at the time and we got him as a guest. He came on and we just blew out the clock. We had him on for a little over 15 minutes (which is insane). Out of all the great interviews we had...he was one that really stood out. His answers were thoughtful, smart, funny...he says what he believes and he should really be commended for that. Sometimes, he slips up and says something stupid...I'd rather he do that than give us the list of Bull Durham answers.
by Drama on
Jul 3, 2007 12:20 PM PDT
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thank you
by sdsuaztec4 on
Jul 3, 2007 12:24 PM PDT
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Ha!
see guys
there are worse people in the world than me. because Drama is dead serious.
VOTE YOUNG!
by sdsuaztec4 on Tue Jul 03, 2007 at 02:14:59 PM CDT
by Drama on
Jul 3, 2007 12:27 PM PDT
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desparate times
by sdsuaztec4 on
Jul 3, 2007 12:41 PM PDT
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I am stunned
by Winfield's Ghost on
Jul 3, 2007 12:30 PM PDT
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You're gonna need a bigger boat.
by Dalton on
Jul 3, 2007 12:33 PM PDT
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Dave Roberts
by Drama on
Jul 3, 2007 12:13 PM PDT
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You meant CURT Schilling, right?
(and not German synthpop musician Peter Schilling)
by Dalton on
Jul 3, 2007 12:20 PM PDT
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Mike Lowell
ryan howard
jose reyes
jim thome
robinson cano
by John (obviousman) on
Jul 3, 2007 12:23 PM PDT
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Come on guys...
by sdsuaztec4 on
Jul 3, 2007 12:27 PM PDT
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Sean Casey!!
I actually remember a poll of MLB players not too long ago that said he was the most well-liked player in all of baseball.
The poll wasn't even close.
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Jul 3, 2007 12:28 PM PDT
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Julio fucking Franco
He stole two bases this year.
He stole 6 and hit .273 with a pair of dingers last year.
He is Father Time himself. How can you hate this guy?
by Brad on
Jul 3, 2007 12:34 PM PDT
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Oh yeah
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Jul 3, 2007 12:38 PM PDT
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KEN GRIFFEY; el Junior
but griffey is a pretty good ambassador for the game and pretty much the greatest "almost" Padre of all time
Thanks Phil Nevin
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Jul 3, 2007 12:42 PM PDT
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I'm gonna have to staunchly disagree
Back in the day, when the Padres used to play in Yuma for ST, my family and I would go every year. Several of my earliest baseball memories are frying under that heat and watching the Padres practice and play games in Yuma.
One particular day, my family and I were watching the Mariners practice. Junior, who was just starting to show flashes of his brilliance, was one of the Mariner's practicing on the field. I think I was between 6 and 8 (I'm 22 now by the way) and I was just enjoying being at the park with my parents. My dad pointed out Griffey to me and told me that his dad had played and that lots of people expected Jr. was gonna be a star. With that, my dad indicated that I should try to get his autograph.
As you all know, once the practices are over, the players typically hang out for a little bit and sign autographs. On this particular morning, there were very few spectators out for the practice, and I had practically nobody to contend with as Jr. exited the practice field. I walked towards Jr., and he bent over to tie his shoes. As he was bent over, I asked (and I will never forget this):
"Mr. Griffey Jr, can I please have your autograph."
Jr. finished tying his shoes, stood up, looked me square in the eyes, and walked away.
Since that day, Jr. has been dead to me and always will be. My entire family HATES him for this (as they all saw it happen). Incidentally, we attempted later on during our soujourn to get his autograph again, and Griffey was one of the only Mariners to scoff at the fans. There's no way Griffey is a guy that you can't hate. I'm not sure how he's matured, but when he was just getting started, the guy was one of the most arrogant and unaccessible players I've ever come across.
by Phantom on
Jul 3, 2007 1:42 PM PDT
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Albert Pujols
by Christina on
Jul 3, 2007 1:38 PM PDT
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al pujols is easy to hate after the playoffs..
As far as Jeter, he plays like he is somebody that would "play for meal money." He truly looks like he is having a blast and would keep playing till his dad would start yelling to come inside.
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Jul 3, 2007 1:52 PM PDT
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I did not hear that
by Christina on
Jul 3, 2007 4:28 PM PDT
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In cincinnati you cant hate Pete Rose
But in general, here is who I think is un-hateable:
Julio Franco, geezers deserve our respect.
Griffey Jr, name is still clean after steroid era.
Biggio, very good career, switched positions without complaint a many times, very under-the-radar.
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Jul 3, 2007 2:04 PM PDT
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Griffey is a dick
I've always felt that his successive injuries the past few years were some form of kharmic payback for blowing off children.
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Jul 3, 2007 2:11 PM PDT
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Why?
Do we have to pay to post on this thread?
Is it by the word?
If so, I'm up to 2 pounds/6 shillings and 4 denarius...
by ABY on
Jul 3, 2007 2:09 PM PDT
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In certain parts of Chicago
And friend of mine insists that if you hate Mark Loretta and Doc Roberts, you have no soul.
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Jul 3, 2007 2:42 PM PDT
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Oh good call
by Christina on
Jul 3, 2007 4:26 PM PDT
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Darryl Kile
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Jul 3, 2007 2:46 PM PDT
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Oh nice!
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Jul 3, 2007 11:45 PM PDT
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Sports Illustrated Players Poll
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/05/16/0521poll/index.html
I know we already talked about this poll before, but it seemed appropriate to post again.
Like I said, HANDS-DOWN, it's Sean Casey!!
Notice that our newest acquisition found his way to the Least Friendliest List....
Along with....Curt Schilling!!
C'mon Aztec!!! CURT SCHILLING???
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Jul 3, 2007 2:54 PM PDT
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Can't hate Damon
But that's not a hard and fast rule. At all.
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Jul 3, 2007 3:25 PM PDT
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I thoroughly hate Damon.
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Jul 3, 2007 4:53 PM PDT
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Damon?!?!
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Jul 4, 2007 1:58 PM PDT
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Who could hate A-Rod?
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Jul 3, 2007 4:56 PM PDT
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Add Kent and Bonds and you may just have..
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Jul 4, 2007 7:01 AM PDT
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BTW
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Jul 4, 2007 7:04 AM PDT
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I really hate poo-holes
And jeff kent is a huge tool
i remember him rubbing out one padres pitchers number thats drawn into the dirt on the pitchers mound
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Jul 3, 2007 6:11 PM PDT
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Here are some
Vlady Guerrero
Piazza
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Jul 3, 2007 9:14 PM PDT
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Jeter
In 2006, in regards to A-Rod, Jeter said: "I said the only thing I wasn't going to do was tell the fans who they should boo and who they shouldn't boo."
In 2005, in regards to Giambi, Jeter said: Jeter implored Yankees fans to stop booing Giambi. "The fans have to start cheering for him," Jeter said. "If you're a Yankee fan, you want us to win and we need Jason ."
Yep yep! Swell guy he is!
Maddux in his start against the Red Sox during interleague this year wasn't getting that outside corner called. He gave some lip to the umpire after a close pitch, got the next call, pumped his fists, pointed at the umpire and mouthed something to the tune of, "Damn straight" or somesuch. Again, not someone that I think can't be hated. How about Michael Barret? Nobody has problems with him, right?
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Jul 4, 2007 9:33 PM PDT
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Two candidates
Now I'll give you three reasons why you can't hate Tim Wakefield:
- His contract, which basically says he'll play for the Sox for the rest of his career. The ultimate hometown discount.
- Tireless worker in the community and for charity.
- He's pitches the knuckle. It's a dying art, but one well worth keeping around.
by Ben on
Jul 5, 2007 6:47 AM PDT
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I can't help
Hmmm. . . . Guess I can't have him.
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Jul 5, 2007 6:50 AM PDT
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Red Sox Fans
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Jul 5, 2007 8:08 AM PDT
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That's because they're dumb
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Jul 5, 2007 6:58 PM PDT
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Mirabelli thus Wake Haters
Great topic, by the way.
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