Short Hops:Rays Family members harrased at World Series
Posted by Timm Davis on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 12:55 pm
…According to John Romano of the St. Petersberg Times, Rays family members in attendance at Citizens Bank Park for Game 3 of the World Series on Saturday night were harassed and abused by Phillies fans. It was so bad that a 9 year-old boy had beer poured on him, also a Rays family member refused to come out of a bathroom stall because Philly fans were beating on the walls and threatening him. Wow, Keep it Classy Philadelphia….[The Heater]
…Country Music star Tim McGraw honored his father Tug McGraw before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch on Saturday night before Game 3. Discreetly he spread some ashes of his late father and former Phillies pitcher on the mound before throwing out the first pitch. [ESPN]
…According to Fox Sports Ken Rosenthal, Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer was suffering from a stomach virus the night before and night of one of the best pitching performances of his life. His wife said it’s the worst she’s ever seen him, yet Jamie had no plans in missing his start in Game 3 of the World Series. [Fox Sports]
“It was so bad I had to change the sheets twice,” Karen said. “He ruined two pillows. Our comforter is at the cleaners right now.
“I kept saying, ‘Should we be calling the team? Should you maybe not be pitching? I don’t know. It’s only the game of your life.”
…Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge has been named “DHL’s Delivery Man Of The Year”. Lidge was perfect on the year converting 41 of 41 save opportunities during the course of the regular season. [MLB.com]
“‘You’re our closer,’” Lidge recalls being told by manager Charlie Manuel, general manager Pat Gillick and assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. “‘You’re going to get out there, and we’re going to give you the ball, and if it doesn’t go good on the first game of the season, you’re still going to get the ball the next game, because you’re our closer.”
…Colorado Rockies RHP Luis Vizcaino was arrested for driving under the influence according to Tampa Bay police. This all happened early this morning, as police pulled over his vehicle his blood alcohol level was just over the limit. [Yahoo]
…According to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star, the Royals and Indians are trying to work out a deal for Mark Teahen for an outfielder. The Royals are believed to be interested in three different Indians outfielders. Franklin Gutierrez, Ben Fransisco and minor league outfielder Trevor Crowe. [Kansas City Star]
…In the ongoing saga of Team Japan looking for a manager for their World Baseball Classic Team a new name has surfaced as a front runner for the gig, Tatsunori Hara. Hara is the manager of the Yomiuri Giants. [CBS]
“Considering his experience and achievements, we feel Mr. Hara is the best man for the job,” Japanese baseball commissioner Ryozo Kato said Monday.
