March 10, 200521 yr I was at baseball practice, talking with 2 of my coaches the other day. Mind you, 1 is a Cub's fan and the other is a Sox fan. I start telling the Cubs fan about how Podsednik can outplay Patterson (more steals, defense, etc.) you know, backing up my team. So, I bust out with the stats and he was impressed, but to no evail, starts talking about Burnitz..........yes, Jeremy Burnitz. Enters the Sox fan coach and he asks and I quote "What team does Podsednik play on?" I reply "Are you serious?" and he says "Ya, man!." I proceed to ask him, for assurance, if he was a Sox fan. He says "Yes." I then proceed to ask him if he follows the Sox and he once again replies "Yes." I then say "No, you dont because if you did, you'd know that he was acquired from Milwaukee." He then says "Oh, well, all I know is that Carlos Lee is going to rock the Cell this year!" then I ask him "Oh really, do the Brewers play the Sox this year at the Cell?" and he replies "I don't know, why?" So, I tell him the story and inform him on the Sox' additions this winter. I was absolutely shocked. Also, the Cubs fan coach even knew about the Sox acquisitions. Then later on, I was talking to a teammate, started talking about Iguchi, and he asked me if I sit around and read about the Sox and s*** all day and I said "No, I sit around on the internet and read it!" Anyways, the point is that I am sometimes made fun of jockingly by people who don't necessarily follow their sport as much. Does this happen to anyone else?
March 10, 200521 yr People are f***ing morons. I've encountered very few people in real life that have half the baseball knowledge of people on this board.
March 10, 200521 yr Just try explaining to someone in Canada that you spend time on a message board talking about the Chicago White Sox.
March 10, 200521 yr QUOTE(KipWellsFan @ Mar 9, 2005 -> 08:16 PM) Just try explaining to someone in Canada that you spend time on a message board talking about the Chicago White Sox. Excellent response.
March 10, 200521 yr You make a good point, but I will say that I think sometimes (trust me-myself included) can come off to casual fans as elitest and intimidate people into avoiding baseball because they don't know enough. I don't believe this anecdote applies to your particular situation, just something to remember. One of point I should make in the interest of accuracy is that The Whiffer Patterson is a much better defender than Pods.
March 10, 200521 yr Author Probably, but I don't follow the Cubs much and it was in the heat of a battle. Catch my drift?
March 10, 200521 yr Pods will steal more bases than Patterson but Patterson is a better defender than Pods. Edited March 10, 200521 yr by Jabroni
March 10, 200521 yr I know what you're saying, SF1. To tell you the truth, I don't really even talk to my friends about baseball very often... When you have to explain to them why Frank Thomas is still a great player, it gets tough. I just kind of nod my head when (some) of my friends are talking baseball.
March 10, 200521 yr Author When they something stupid, I give them a SMALL chuckle and a head shake.....then walk away.
March 10, 200521 yr Ive worked at a bar at Ohare where I talked to many baseball fans every day. Im not biased or anything but the most Knowledgable fans seemed to be: white sox, red sox, met, cardinal, phillie, and believe it or not, mariner fans. the ones who did not seem to know too much in general were : marlin, cub, diamond back, dodger, and rockie fans. thats my expierience from 2 years of bartending at O'Hare. Edited March 10, 200521 yr by rangercal
March 10, 200521 yr QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Mar 9, 2005 -> 08:45 PM) Cubs fan.........unknowledgable? Your kidding!
March 10, 200521 yr At my workplace, anytime someone has any baseball question, they come to me. Even if it is about the Cubs, they ask me over any Cub fans.
March 10, 200521 yr Author QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Mar 9, 2005 -> 10:49 PM) At my workplace, anytime someone has any baseball question, they come to me. Even if it is about the Cubs, they ask me over any Cub fans. Oh yeah....wel at my workplace......nevermind, I don't work.
March 10, 200521 yr QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Mar 9, 2005 -> 08:34 PM) I know what you're saying, SF1. To tell you the truth, I don't really even talk to my friends about baseball very often... When you have to explain to them why Frank Thomas is still a great player, it gets tough. I just kind of nod my head when (some) of my friends are talking baseball. Oh I see how it is, I'm not a good enough baseball person anymore??? lol Edited March 10, 200521 yr by Pauly8509CWS
March 10, 200521 yr QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Mar 9, 2005 -> 08:34 PM) I know what you're saying, SF1. To tell you the truth, I don't really even talk to my friends about baseball very often... When you have to explain to them why Frank Thomas is still a great player, it gets tough. I just kind of nod my head when (some) of my friends are talking baseball. I do the exact same thing. I don't even wanna get into it. I don't wanna start an argument even if they are clearly wrong. Just not worth the time.
March 10, 200521 yr I'm a girl and I follow the sox almost slavishly. So, yeah, I get teased quite a bit about it. A real man would love me for my obsession. *sigh*
March 10, 200521 yr Yeah I get made fun of up here in Twins country. I hate those fans so much. I also try to avoid them.
March 10, 200521 yr QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Mar 9, 2005 -> 08:52 PM) I'm a girl and I follow the sox almost slavishly. So, yeah, I get teased quite a bit about it. A real man would love me for my obsession. *sigh* I think it's hot when girls love sports.
March 10, 200521 yr Author QUOTE(Pauly8509CWS @ Mar 9, 2005 -> 10:51 PM) Oh I see how it is, I'm not a good enough baseball person anymore??? lol Hahahaha!
March 10, 200521 yr Author QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Mar 9, 2005 -> 10:52 PM) I'm a girl and I follow the sox almost slavishly. So, yeah, I get teased quite a bit about it. A real man would love me for my obsession. *sigh* I'm a man and I love the Sox....and obsessions! The Sox are my fetish hahaha.
March 10, 200521 yr Author QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Mar 9, 2005 -> 10:52 PM) Yeah I get made fun of up here in Twins country. I hate those fans so much. I also try to avoid them. Your a Sox fan....living in Minnesota.....but also a Chiefs fan?????
March 10, 200521 yr QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Mar 9, 2005 -> 08:53 PM) I think it's hot when girls love sports. Agreed very very much.
March 10, 200521 yr I know what you mean about the heat of the moment. Sometimes you dig in on a point and don't want to give it up or you accidentally invent supporting evidence. It's like when my brother said he'd rather have Ben Wallace than Kobe. Sometimes we let our emotions get in the way of reason. I do it all the time.
March 10, 200521 yr QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Mar 9, 2005 -> 08:55 PM) Your a Sox fan....living in Minnesota.....but also a Chiefs fan????? I live in Iowa. About 30 miles from the Minnesota border. But I hate all Minnesota sports. I hate the Twins, Vikings, and Timberwolves.
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