"Nineteen minor leaguers banned for chasing fan"

baggio248 · 08-27-2003, 12:52 AM

Ah how baseball is just a game for kids. It's also quite amusing because we just won our softball league and the team that lost a few players were waiting in the parking lot after the game with bats.

Sore Losers!!!

From ESPN.com

"All but one member of Beavers suspended

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Pacific Coast League has fined and suspended almost the entire Portland Beavers team after the players chased a fan during a game at Cashman Field in Las Vegas earlier this month.

Tagg Bozied was suspended for eight games and every other Beaver at the game -- except pitcher Clay Condrey -- was suspended for four games.

The league did not disclose the severity of the fines, which were levied late Monday.

The suspensions leave the Beavers, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, shorthanded as they attempt to win a playoff spot.

Manager Rick Sweet must sit out at least three players every game for the rest of the season. He had nine position players available for Tuesday night's game. Some of the suspensions will have to carry over to 2004.

The suspensions extend throughout the minor leagues, so players who leave the Beavers in the offseason will have to finish their suspensions if they catch on with another minor-league team.

Players and team officials would not discuss the fight.

The trouble began when Jim Lowe, a Las Vegas fan, heckled Bozied throughout the game. The two had words after the game and Lowe threw a soft stress-relief ball -- a Cashman Field giveaway -- at Bozied.

Nineteen Beavers then rushed into the stands and got into a scrum with Lowe on a concourse. Lowe had cuts and bruises, but declined medical treatment at the scene, Las Vegas 51s general manager Don Logan told The Oregonian."

coleslaw · 08-27-2003, 08:57 AM

I guess that guy never learned that you don't mess with an angry beaver!

slaus · 08-27-2003, 11:26 AM

Is it me or are fans getting a little more out of control? I know the players are wrong for taking a mob mentality but the fan shouldnt have been throwing anything.

Kevster · 08-27-2003, 03:24 PM

I wonder if all those beavers were also well shaved?

slaus · 08-27-2003, 04:10 PM

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Originally posted by Kevster
I wonder if all those beavers were also well shaved?

shabubu · 09-04-2003, 06:47 AM

Ahh...the joys of being a Padres fan....Guess the embarassment doesnt reserve itself for the Major League level....
Sounds like a few of the Beavers took a real licking too!!

08-27-2003, 12:52 AM	#1
baggio248 Captain Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Aurora, OH Posts: 1,967	"Nineteen minor leaguers banned for chasing fan" Ah how baseball is just a game for kids. It's also quite amusing because we just won our softball league and the team that lost a few players were waiting in the parking lot after the game with bats. Sore Losers!!! From ESPN.com "All but one member of Beavers suspended PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Pacific Coast League has fined and suspended almost the entire Portland Beavers team after the players chased a fan during a game at Cashman Field in Las Vegas earlier this month. Tagg Bozied was suspended for eight games and every other Beaver at the game -- except pitcher Clay Condrey -- was suspended for four games. The league did not disclose the severity of the fines, which were levied late Monday. The suspensions leave the Beavers, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, shorthanded as they attempt to win a playoff spot. Manager Rick Sweet must sit out at least three players every game for the rest of the season. He had nine position players available for Tuesday night's game. Some of the suspensions will have to carry over to 2004. The suspensions extend throughout the minor leagues, so players who leave the Beavers in the offseason will have to finish their suspensions if they catch on with another minor-league team. Players and team officials would not discuss the fight. The trouble began when Jim Lowe, a Las Vegas fan, heckled Bozied throughout the game. The two had words after the game and Lowe threw a soft stress-relief ball -- a Cashman Field giveaway -- at Bozied. Nineteen Beavers then rushed into the stands and got into a scrum with Lowe on a concourse. Lowe had cuts and bruises, but declined medical treatment at the scene, Las Vegas 51s general manager Don Logan told The Oregonian." __________________ Peter: Lois, you've got a sick mind! Lois: Peter, I'm talking about making love. Peter: Oh, I thought you wanted us to murder the children and harvest their organs for beer money.

08-27-2003, 08:57 AM	#2
coleslaw Arrrhh! Join Date: May 2000 Location: LI NY Posts: 6,807	I guess that guy never learned that you don't mess with an angry beaver! __________________ A priest, a paladin and Varimathras walk into a bar...

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08-27-2003, 11:26 AM	#3
slaus Commander Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,189	Is it me or are fans getting a little more out of control? I know the players are wrong for taking a mob mentality but the fan shouldnt have been throwing anything.

08-27-2003, 03:24 PM	#4
Kevster Admiral Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 6,124	I wonder if all those beavers were also well shaved?

09-04-2003, 06:47 AM	#6
shabubu Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 127	Ahh...the joys of being a Padres fan....Guess the embarassment doesnt reserve itself for the Major League level.... Sounds like a few of the Beavers took a real licking too!!

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