Back in 2003, when Bartman interfered with the ball, Alou's reaction was very unprofessional and childish. He slammed his glove on the grass and pouted! The Cubs couldn't recover from that incident.

 

Last night game, after a Astros fan got in the way of the foul ball, Konerko's reaction was very professional and mature. He did have the ball although it already hit the ground. He turned around and gave it to a kid, then walked back to 1B to continue the game. The White Sox did not allow that incident to hinder them from achieving their goal.

 

The difference is so apparent, and it's also indicative of the characters and the make-up of the two Chicago teams.

Back in 2003, when Bartman interfered with the ball, Alou's reaction was very unprofessional and childish.  He slammed his glove on the grass and pouted!  The Cubs couldn't recover from that incident.

 

Last night game, after a Astros fan got in the way of the foul ball, Konerko's reaction was very professional and mature.  He did have the ball although it already hit the ground.  He turned around and gave it to a kid, then walked back to 1B to continue the game.  The White Sox did not allow that incident to hinder them from achieving their goal.

 

The difference is so apparent, and it's also indicative of the characters and the make-up of the two Chicago teams.

 

While I agree there's a huge difference regarding each team's mentality, there's no compaison between those plays.

here's the difference: konerko is a professional, and alou is a bum.

Cubs??? Who???

Yea, seriously. Props to Konerko for his handling of the situation...but seriously, who cares about the Cubs or 2003 or Alou.

 

We are on the brink of being World Champions.

 

Cubs??? Who???