Posted: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 4:48 PM | 23 comments |
 

Romero on incident
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The St.Petersburg Times has reported that a fan has accused J.C. Romero of assault. The fan, 25-year-old Robert Eaton told the Times that he asked Romero for an autograph after Thursday’s game, and was refused. He then said he made a comment about steroids, and Romero assaulted him.

This is what Romero said:   

“What did he say? That he was drunk and got into a fight? I’m not going to comment on it. I’m trying to be professional and I don’t really want to get into that. Don’t want to make a story out of nothing. .”
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:57 PM, 06/27/2009
    2 strikes buddy .. one more and you'll be gone quicker than you can say Scott Rolen. By the way Scott Rolen was a good guy who wanted the Phillies to spend more money on good players in free agency and just got a bad rap.
    — CheapPhillies
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:28 PM, 06/27/2009
    The p*ssification of America continues.
    — evolutionary
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:37 PM, 06/27/2009
    Scott Rolen was a good guy??? Scott Rolen was no better than Terrell Owens. He complained his way out of Philly because he couldn't see the big picture. As far as this incident with Romero's concerned, if you really belive this fan, who was probably a Rays fan--after all, if it were a Phils fan, why would he complain to the police--just asked for an autograph, then I've got some beachfront property in Alaska for you. No fan has the right to confront a player aanywhere--but particularly after a game--boo them while you're in the stands, call him every name in the book--but fans don't have the right to confront players outside of the stadium--or inside.
    — eaglebobby1
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:58 PM, 06/27/2009
    JC, God looks out for Morons and Drunks (something like that?) I have no idea how "celebs" put up with some of us loudmouths, but it seems some of them can't. How I never got punched out by Steve Garvey once is a credit to Steve Garvey. He was a better man than me.
    — sillybilly
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:00 PM, 06/27/2009
    Scott Rolen is now on his third team. If he's such a great guy then why did he get traded twice especially with the sort of talent he has? And LMAO at CheapPhillies. Nothing says "cheap" like a 135 million dollar payroll. Clown.
    — Romes
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:16 PM, 06/27/2009
    Way to go, romes. Obviously cheapphillies is so cheap he can't afford to buy a paper and see how much the Phils have spent in the last several years. Rolen couldn't make it in "baseball heaven" in St. Lou. Seems he can't take it when managers like Bowa and LaRussa say he can play better than what he does. Rolen was a sure HOF'er until he thought he was too good to be coached. As for the Phils, they asked him to be patient for another year or so until they got the new park. He wouldn't so now he's in baseball limbo. You don't hear anyone talking about how great Scott Rolen is anymore.
    — mike l
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:17 PM, 06/27/2009
    Way to go, romes. Obviously cheapphillies is so cheap he can't afford to buy a paper and see how much the Phils have spent in the last several years. Rolen couldn't make it in "baseball heaven" in St. Lou. Seems he can't take it when managers like Bowa and LaRussa say he can play better than what he does. Rolen was a sure HOF'er until he thought he was too good to be coached. As for the Phils, they asked him to be patient for another year or so until they got the new park. He wouldn't so now he's in baseball limbo. You don't hear anyone talking about how great Scott Rolen is anymore.
    — mike l
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:00 PM, 06/27/2009
    There is no amount of excuses that makes what Romero did OK. Same as when they found substances in his urine. Players take abuse in every city they visit throughout the season. The players union spend a boatload of money and time telling these prima-donna meatheads to stay under control or it's going to cost them. This is no different, even if it's a Phillie.
    — St.Patrick33
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:32 PM, 06/27/2009
    I may be the only one, but I cannot accept that supposed ADULTS ask professional athletes for autographs. Someonw please answer the following: of what value are they, and why would someone wish to obtain the signature of another person? I can understand little kids and hero worship, but cannot grasp why an adult would care to obtain one. I realize ther are a lot of experts who blog on here, including the great ElZorro, the distinguuished veteran, TBEAR, and the esteemed DRHeller, so I am anxious to source their vast knowledge.
    — mick314
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:39 PM, 06/27/2009
    maddy, make sure you spell it correctly before calling someone else a moron. Pot calling the kettle.
    — P Even
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:44 PM, 06/27/2009
    How soon do you forget! In Scott's rookie year he was asked about the artificial turf at Vet Stadium. He said he liked natural turf better as it's easier to play on. He has had problems with his back & knew it may have an affect on his play. He said it later in his stay with the Phillies. Some media called him a complainer. Hmm? Scott talked about this years before & everyone understood his concern. Scott was a gamer! He dove at everything at 3B. Everyone loved him! He slide hard into 2B to break up plays. Everyone loved him! He hustled from 1B to 3B on a hit. Everyone loved him! He played hurt & was an example of a leader. Everyone loved him. He was concerned about the Phillies' commitment to winning and rightfully so! The Phillies were cheap with the team they were fielding! The owners & management knew that the fans would keep attending no matter how bad the team was! It seemed that the front office took an offense to Scott's concerns towards their commitment towards quality. We agreed! After the front office got upset with his comments very shortly the sports writers began to crucify him. Don't you remember the BAD teams & TRASH - HEAP players they obtained? Scott wanted to win! Curt Schilling wanted the owners to do more for the team. It seemed that the front office took an offense to that talk & soon the sports writers began to crucify him. Don't you remember the BAD teams & TRASH - HEAP players they obtained? Do you see a PATTERN! Scott wanted to stay. Curt wanted to stay. It was the the Management that caused them to leave. Remember the trades? What did we get back for them? Did the team want to spend money to keep Polanco? You know the answer to that (rememeber David Bell.) It was more important for the management to get rid of complainers then to spend money on scouting, training, & actually obtain good ball players. Before you quote the management's statements about these players you should try to remember what actually happened. How soon do you forget!
    — MooseBreathMints
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:59 PM, 06/27/2009
    Stop the Scott Rolen madness! He couldn't play for Bowa or Larussa (two very good baseball lifers)...what does that say about him?
    — Phront_Runner
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:12 PM, 06/27/2009
    To the guy who wonders why he never got punched out by Steve Garvey.....Simple...he had Cindy to go home to...and then he had women in every road city he visited. Punching YOU out was the last thing on his mind! :-)
    — SteveS11
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:25 PM, 06/27/2009
    1.If the jackal was mouthing off he deserved to get popped, just shut up and take your medicine. 2.If JC throws punches like he throws pitches that left landed high and outside anyway, JC couldnt hit water if he fell out of a boat.
    — joe smith


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