Anyone know how they Punk'd Alex Rodriguez? He didn't allow them to air it on Television.?
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In December (03), Rodriguez was dining with his wife at Los Angeles' FORBIDDEN CITY when a waiter posing as a loudmouth BOSTON RED SOX fan provoked the sportsman.\n\nA source says, "The waiter basically called A-ROD a loser who had never been on a winning team."\n\nThe prank quickly became "very dicey" and, after the gag was exposed, Rodriguez refused to sign a release form - and also insisted that the tape be destroyed.\n\nRodriguez tells America's PEOPLE magazine of the prank, "It was a good idea. It was just bad timing." \n\n07/05/2004 19:24
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I just saw the last episode tonight, May 3. Those guys should be locked up for about 10 years for the first offense. They won't stop until they see some severe penalties for it. I'm not sure even the cops and judges really get it, how bad it is. They get slapped on the wrist.
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You betcha, my friend--sitting in upper reserved, section 327, with a perfect view.  Beautiful day by the bay, not much wind, and every other hard-hit ball to center died before it got anywhere today--which is why we knew Barry's shot was heading out: it was still rising over right-center.  But as with everything in baseball, you need context: Byung-Yung Kim owned the Giants today.  It was 6-0 Rockies when Bonds came up, and there were already 2 out, with Steve Finley on first.  Kim had walked Bonds his first AB, but with a 6 run lead he looked like he was going after him.  Count went full, and we all thought, here comes another walk....The other remarkable thing was that during each pitch there was almost total silence in the yard--nobody was cheering, everybody went quiet, like they didn't want any distractions.  Never heard anything like it...And then of course all hell broke loose when he hit it.  Some guy in the right-center bleachers had a glove on it and misplayed it, and the ball dropped over the side of the section onto the concessions below.  And some other guy who was in line for a beer saw it rolling his way and picked it up.  (True!)\n\nI know there's going to be a lot of screaming about steroids, and cheating, and racism, and asterisks, and who was better, and why, and bla bla bla....You know what?  I don't think there's a sports record you couldn't taint if you looked close enough.  To me, it's about the drama of the moment, and this one had it.  Lucky to be there.  (But glad it's over....oh, and the Rockies won anyway....)\n\nP.S.: I'm with you on the steroids thing.  Strength is fine, but as anyone who's ever hit a baseball knows, a half inch either way on the bat, and you have either a very strong popup or a very strong ground ball.  The reason hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports is because the hitter has exactly half a second from the time the ball is released to decide where it's going, and whether to swing or not--and if you do swing, you're as likely to miss as to hit, and if you do hit, 7 out of 10 times you'll be out.  Steroids may give you bulk, but they don't give you eyesight or bat speed.  Not that I'm saying Bonds--or anyone else who ever played the game--is totally clean.  But I just think the effect of steroids on home runs is overrated.\n\nAs for unfair comparisons: how many home runs would Babe Ruth have hit if he'd had to play against pitchers like Bob Gibson, Juan Marichal, Dave Stewart, Pedro Martinez, Dontrelle Willis...?\n\nP.P.S:  Aaron's record is safe.  Watched Bonds' play in left decline enough to know: his knees won't carry him the 3 seasons he'd need now to reach 755.
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i don't like him cause he plays for the Giants (i'm a Dodger fan) but honestly as a REAL baseball fan, you really have to appreciate what he has accomplished. i mean whose to say Babe Ruth or Mickey Mantle or anyone else from the past didn't use steroids. besides steroids wasn't banned in baseball until just recently.
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Yes, the Giants do rule. I've always thought Bonds got too much sh*t from the media and from people in general (I've been away from the Bay Area for 8 years, namely in New York City and Detroit, and it seems people in the rest of the country HATE the guy).  Yes, the roids are very probable.  But man, when every damn player and manager in the MLB (and they know better than we do) is awed by the guy's abilities, even though a lot of them probably knew he was doin the roids, it's time to give the guy a little respect.  I think it's sad that he took the steroids.  But you're right, there's a MAJOR double standard for him and all the other pillpoppers.  Just because he's cocky and not always smiley and happy-go-lucky, and then he's black to top it off!  He was getting death threats for daring to go after a white guy's homerun record (both McGwire and Ruth) years ago, so you might say the cockiness is warranted.  Also, the roids were NOT outlawed by the MLB because they LOVED the attention baseball was finally gaining back, nor by the law in general.  I disagree wholeheartedly with their use, and would wag my finger at Bonds (AFTER shaking his hand, getting his autograph, and thanking him for helping the Giants so much) if I met him, but you JUST CAN'T DENY that he's still one of the F-ing greatest players of all time.  Better than McGwire, Sosa, Palmeiro, Sheffield, and Giambi by FAR.
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Man....for the first time, I watched a Celtic v. Hearts home video of a fight between these....(for fear of being shot, i'll say crazies)...crazies.  These guys left guys laying in the street.  We thought things were rough in the states when cars are turned over and cars set on fire after a championship celebration (note: This only happens in some cities, not all....not even NY!).  Well, that violence to want to hurt a rival fan is sick.  I can't imagine Yankee and Red Sox fans ever meeting to go fist to fist.  It's a joke.  Those guys should face heavy jail time to detur it from happening more often.
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Why should I feel sorry for him?  He's the one associating with known steroid users.  If he wants the media to leave him alone, then he should retire.  I'm sick of him whining.  I couldn't imagine how much baseball ratings would decline if he broke the record.
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i agree they have no clue. they are afraid to talk about waht is really going on in the match because they have pre picked favorites. not only that but the commentators they use have little experience in the big leagues and dont know alot of their stuff too well. if they could just comentate more like the mexicans or the brits they would make the game more exiting. the other thing is that they dont show any energy for the game and focus just on past numbers and not whats going on. last but not least they are affraid to speak their mind something that in england or mexico is quite common.
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Everyone knows that Barry Bonds uses steroids.  And the concept of accidentally using steroids, does anyone really believe that?  That's like accidentally smoking crack!  Bonds case should be looked at a little more carefully than it is.  Major League Baseball isn't even really paying attention to the claims of his use.  I think the main reason for this is because he broke the single season HR record, and how would they handle that situation?  They couldn't just take them away there would be too much criticism over that one.  But, he should be fines, suspended, and investigated more thoroughly.  My main question is where was he when they had Sosa, Palmeiro, Schilling, Thomas, and McGwire?
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i heard that the game would of had to have been replayed again due to bad referreeing. thats what they said on tv during the game.
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I didn't see that game, but what has happened to the Braves.  They are my favorite team, but are not doing to well right now.
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Please...Jason Giambi admitted what he did and the Yankee fans forgave him.  He didn't deny it like Palmiero did, blame it on someone else like Bonds did, or make up an excuse like Merriman did.
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I cant believe that some Spanish twat (this is European for c**t apparently) can ref that game. He was a real TWAT in'it (don't worry coming back to OZ tomorrow). Leaving for good tomorrow back to the home land to get away from all theses TWATS\nand breed soccer players
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YESSSS! my mom and i were wondering. they showed someone being taken away in a strecher and somthing about a serious injury but all that happened was bruce getting hit in the mouth... Thats weird. \n\nand some one should have switched to a 5 on 5 instead of 6 on 4 because. they would be top 5 gareenteed instead of top 6.... hmm they're not too smart
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I'd love to have a chat with the person who says the Red Sox sold out...  Gee, when did THAT happen?  Last time I checked, the Red Sox weren't trying to buy up other teams players to cripple one team and stack their own.  Well guess what, they spent over 50 million for Johnny Damon and look what they got.  Another Pansy wearing Pinstripe Crybaby just like Jeter and A-Rod.  They deserve one another and last night's victory was sweet on SO many levels.  Every time the Yankees lose, I think God himself Smiles.  They are truly the evilest of empires and with my dying breath I will hiss the words:  Yankees Suck
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As a native Houstonian, astros fan and statistian of the astros, I know this.  Alan Ashby wanting to return to broadcast the astros games with milo hamilton(who only does homes games).  He as well as lot other people were surprized and shocked to know that he was not offered a contract.  When the Astros were looking for a replacement for Milo Hamilton on the road, two strong candidates emerged during the interview process and the Astros decided to hire both of them. In turn, Ashby was let go, which took him completely off guard.\n\nLarry Dierker, who served as a color analyst on selected broadcasts from 2004-05, will assume a greater role within the club's community development team and will not appear on broadcasts this season. Dierker will assist the community development office with special events, charitable, and promotional projects.
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Dear fellow Met fan: I hate the Yankees because the BOSS spends oodles of money on players who don't bring him a championship. Back in the day before Steinbrenner got Giambi, ARod, etc; Jeter, Tino Martinez and Paul O'Neill helped bring the Yanks to multiple titles. I guess I don't hate the Yankees all that much, but I seriously dislike them. When the BOSS is out, then I'll give them a little more respect. The same respect I have for guys like Joe Torre.