UPDATED: Did Sarah Madson diss Phillies fans?
Sarah Madson, wife of Phillies reliever Ryan Madson, has been quoted bashing Phillies fans during a recent interview with a blogger at a charity event.
UPDATED: Did Sarah Madson diss Phillies fans?
Dan Gross
Phillies reliever Ryan Madson and wife Sarah. Photo: HughE Dillon/PhillyChitChat.com
Sarah Madson, wife of Phillies reliever Ryan Madson, has been quoted bashing Phillies fans during a recent interview with a blogger at a charity event.
Laura Goldman, who has written recently for Metro, quoted Sarah Madson on her blog Naked Philadelphian, saying "I hate the fans. It is bad enough that they bother us during the season, but they will not leave us alone in December when we go out to eat. We stayed here during the off season last year, but we will be going to California this year. There must be something particularly bad about Phillies fans because all the players leave in the off season.”
According to Goldman's blog, Sarah Madson, five months pregnant with the couple's fourth child, also complained about female fans of her husband. at the March 31 event for MANNA at the Loews Hotel. “Can you believe that they have the gall to give my husband their number in front of me?”
After Deadspin posted about the statements, the Crossing Broad blog uncovered some information about Goldman, such as the former stockbroker being on probation for stalking a financier over a 1996 situation with Boston businessman Thomas Lee. She was extradited from Israel in 2009 as a fugitive from justice.
(The couple are pictured here in a photo by HughE Dillon/PhillyChitChat.com)
"Ryan and Sarah enjoy playing in Philadelphia and have a great fondness for the city and the fans. They both look forward to a successful 2011 season," a spokesman for the Madsons told us Wednesday morning.
Goldman tells us she stands by her quotes of Madson, which were in a one-on-one interview she conducted during the MANNA fundraiser.
This story has been updated.
UPDATE: The Phillies have released a statement on the Madson matter:
"Sarah did not consent to an interview, but rather was approached by Ms. Goldman, who did not identify herself as a reporter. She began to ask many personal questions about the life of a wife of a professional baseball player. The comments reported by Ms. Goldman were taken completely out of context, and as a result, Sarah is extremely upset and feels violated by the situation. Sarah says, "For every one fan that may upset us, there are 99 Phillies fans that we love. We have lived here for years, have many friends, neighbors and acquaintances -- who also happen to be Phillies fans -- for whom we have the utmost respect. The Madsons would like to dispel this misleading information which indicates that they have anything but admiration for the fans in Philadelphia."
And Goldman has now responded to the Phillies statement:
"The Phillies on behalf of Ryan and Sarah Madson have issued a response to my blog post. They did not refute that Sarah Madson said the comments that I reported. They falsely allege that I did not identify myself as a reporter. That is just not true. I identified myself as a reporter several times and even Ryan and Sarah Madson for a joint interview after my conversation with Sarah. As far as the false allegation that I took things out of context, Sarah was pretty clear on her hate for the fans. It was not possible to misconstrue.
I hope that this clears up any questions about my credibility," she posted.
Comments (119)
Putting the ladies name in google and clicking around the internet doesn't constitute "uncovered some information" in my book...— Phillies9Phinest- No ones cares what you think, lady.— MrBryan
- I really could care less what she thinks.— everydayguy
- I think you mean that you could not care less what she thinks. — EBeckels
- Maybe he means he cares a lot, so it is possible he could care a little less! — Mh225
- Give the man a break, for crying out loud!! He's an everyday guy, for crying out loud! He's not some "ELITIST", who went to some fancy college where they teach uppity things like proper use of the English language, for crying out loud! — patrickstar
- Who cares what Mrs. Madson thinks of us? As long as she keeps her hubby happy so he pitches well they go to Afghanistan in the off-season as far as I am concerned.— santasgrotto
- I was hoping this story would not get too big. Just gives Angelo Cataldia, Rhea Hughes and the rest of the morons something to cry about.— AreaMan
Comment removed.- Actually they both have horseheads. Giant monster horse heads. But at least she tried to fix her mangled nose. Angelo should have but is too cheap. — hipdaddy
- Although it is funny that she hates the fan attention, but probably doesn't mind the millions of dollars her husband is earning as a professional athlete. That's the price you pay. Maybe she should've married an accountant.— everydayguy
- So what about what she said was inaccurate? Philly sports fans are obnoxious.— Fascism Rules
don't give up the game winning home run in game 6 of the LCS and expect people to revere your husband!- Maybe she should keep a low profile so she doesn't mess up his already fragile head. Then she will really have to deal with the fans. Last time I checked, she wasn't putting herself out on the mound. Or she is just making it up because she is jealous all the ladies are actually after R2C2, Howard, J-Roll and Chase.— Concerned Cyclist
- According to the article link, Goldman was 37 in 1996? That means she is 52 and pregnant? Something doesn't seem correct with the facts presented. If you check this link: http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/11/
The picture of Goldman is a completely different person than Laura Goldman Madson. This is a careless attempt to make a story out of nothing at the expense of the Madson family.— blunted1 - There is nobody named Laura Goldman Madson in this story. You are combining the names of Laura Goldman and Sarah Madson. — EBeckels
- @everydayguy -- well put FTW— ejc527
- As Gary Busey would say Sarah stands for Stubborn, Arrogant, Ridiculous, Annoying, Hemorrhoid.— tralala
- @blunted1 -- Sarah Madson and Laura Goldman are TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE! You have to stop the Q-Tip when there's RESISTANCE!— ejc527
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- When Dan Gross writes a story, maybe his background should be investigated! Dan..were you ever extradited or stalking? Is it any wonder that the Stinkquirer is going bankrupt with writers who attacked sources rather than report the story and uncover facts?— Dr. Michael
- Fans in general has become more obnoxious; it is hardly a Phillies thing, it is a national fascination with the famous. The 32k payment by Rutgers to Snookie is but one example of this phenomena. It has always been with us, but it seems to be getting worse with the 24 hour media, twitter, you tube, and of course, the fact that Phillies' games have become more of a huge social scene rather than a mere ball game (and from watching the game last night in DC, this obnoxious scene travels as well).— bobcitydoc
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- I hope Madson stays a Phillie and becomes our closer. As for his wife's comments, yes some fans can be obnoxious but ask your husband how he feels about them when they're packing the Bank and cheering his work in the 8th. If you want to keep a low profile, then don't do interviews with bloggers or the media. If you do want to discuss it, then do so in a polite professional manner instead of bashing philly sports fans, it's usually not in your best interest and will only make the situation worse now when you're seen out in public probably.
Classic scandal. Someone gets in trouble for telling the truth.- Comment removed.
- blunted1, Mrs. Madson's name is Sarah. Laura Goldman and Sarah Madson (pictured) are not the same person. It's Sarah Madson who's pregnant. sheesh.
— 1980 - As long as she helps us keep folding chairs away from her husband, she can say anything she likes.— Timmy
- "Classic scandal. Someone gets in trouble for telling the truth."
True.— Jim C. - Comment removed.
- dear mrs. madson,
would you prefer to be spending your nights in Reading?
just shut up.
be thankful that anyone even looks at you or your husband.
maybe you should move back to Cali. and blend in with the rest of the fake people.
-c.c.
p.s. thank god your husband is not our closer.— Curtie Curtis - blunted1...thanks for the comic relief. May be the real problem is that there was no resistance with the Q-tip.
- She needs to take The Price You Pay For Money And Fame 101 course.— Jen D
- these things always crack me up. We as fans demand our athletes be tough and accept our booing (we paid our money!!) yet when anyone criticize us in any little way, we cry like little babies. Grow a set people.— figgypop
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- It's a non-story, she has a right to her opinion, just sayin!...— DJ
- The sad part is, while she is absolutely right about many fans being obnoxious, attention-seekers; her comment has just made everything worse. Sometimes Mrs. Madson, it's better to keep your mouth shut, especially when talking about the people that you must live in the vicinity of for 7 months out of the year. You've just made your life here much much worse.— corporatehuman
- Goldman is a scumbag anyway. And who gives a rat's arse what sarah madsen thinks? that's newsworthy?? goldman could write sports, she's about as good as those clowns are at digging up zero new material. goldman belongs in jail anyway.— spittooncj
- Why does anyone even ask a player's spouse about how they feel about the fans? They arent the ones out there in front of 45K every night. Of course, she is going to be annoyed by them but guess what if they werent bothering them, her hubby wouldnt be doing his job.— wakko1113
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- I have heard that Ryan's social life is....active.— Roger Podacter
- Good for her. It's incredibly rude to bother anyone during their dinner, and it reeks of fanboy loserdom. Nowhere else can you find such entitled nobodys as sports fans.
- Fascism Rules----well put.— rolenfan
- As an accountant, I am "appalled"....— WhiteBear
- Here's what I don't get with these women. Did they NOT know what they were getting in to when they married these men? Can she really be this naive? Annoying. Very annoying.— debrodl
- God i hate the fact that these fans love my husband so much they are willing to support his team so i can live with MILLIONS of dollars for doing nothing. My husband plays a silly SPORT for half a year while people work 40+ hours a week for 40+ years and dont make 1/3 of what my husband will make in a year. I DID NOT ASK FOR THIS PAIN *runs and crys*— qwerty83
- If these comments by Mrs Madson were said "off the record" in confidentiality then Mrs Goldman is an evil witch and Mrs Madson is a b!^@*.
If Mrs Madson was on the record with these comments giving an interview.Maybe a little tipsy? Oy Vey! Whew that wasnt too smart.
If Mrs. Goldman who has a very checkered background fabricated these comments she needs to be ran out of Philly like she has been NYC.
As per usual philadelphia athletes and local news personalities are the stars.Which is pretty pathetic in its own right.— joe smith - Where she gets off dissing the Phillies fans is that they are immoral rude disgusting loudmouth pigs. They are the most low rent illiterate violent filthy fans in the league.— intelliwoman
- Who cares! She's a beeeeeoch!
- intelliwoman - They're doing wonderful things with commas these days. You should check it out! Also, lemme guess: male Phillies fans don't notice you or give you the time of day, correct? Bitter much? Holla!— 5NOT4
- Secondly, Ryan, dud, you make millions. You're wife's face would make a train take a dirt road, bro'! AND she's a miserable beyatch..? Poor guy.— 5NOT4
- Oh, and if Madson was trying to find a woman with the same length neck as him, ding, ding, ding, SUCCESS - I do believe he's done it!!— 5NOT4
- So she wants the fans to be passionate enough to sell-out every game, spend enough money to keep the team a contendor, but drop it all when it's convienant for her? Oh ok...— MFPhils
- intelliwoman, they made you pay for 2 seats, didn't they...— MFPhils
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- This story is just dumb. A blogger with a shifty past making one post about the Phillies. If it looks like ****, and smells like ****, then it is most probably ****.
Before you all go all WIP, step back and breath.— thephan - I don't hear her complaing about the money he makes. Get over yourself honey.— GreenOrangeRedBlueBlood
- I don't hear her complaing about the money he makes. Get over yourself honey.— GreenOrangeRedBlueBlood
- Sarah is innocent until proven guilty.— Joe at the shore
- Sarah - Do you know why all those women give Ryan their number right in front of you? They figure you're his mother. They mean no disrespect, baby.— 5NOT4
- Stay home if you don't want the attention lady.Just remember your husband did not get that house on his charm and good looks. He cot it because people pay money to see him work. You should be glad it's the fans in Philly and not those rude Mets and Yankee fans.— vrb1955
- I'm surprised by the way she's acting: she was pretty good in Tommy Boy.— Roger Podacter
- Now its definitely not safe to go out to eat or out in Public.... if true statements! ?— bfranklin
- Oh that's her? She must have a great personality, then.— suporma
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- She's just upset because when Ryan is out to dinner with his sidepieces, he doesn't get as harrassed as much.— jabs69
- wah wah wah. go wipe your tears with the millions of dollars you have because of these fans that you hate. i love it when gold-digging athlete wives think they are able to talk anything sports. stick to the lingerie and bedroom activities, thats what you're there for!— 420Phillie
- They may thought she was Madson's girlfriend.— yumack
- "Hey who's the old hag what she take 1 to the face" Leslie neilson naked gun 33 1/3— evenmix
- That blog is about as believable as a 3 dollar bill. Anyone can start a blog and post comments that someone said 'one on one'. Based on her own history, this blogger has the credibility of a snake oil salesman. Does anyone really think, given how Philadelphia fans respond to being insulted, that she would really make comments like that and let them go public? C'mon people, don't believe everything you read on the internet.— ena1977
- ahh too bad the fans bothered you while you were eating. If it wasn't for these fans you wouldn't be dining in fine restaurants, living in your big beautiful house driving a fancy cay. Think before you speak. She should have married a bartender. Maybe they should move.— philliesfinest
- Dear ryan madson's EX-WIFE next time you insult someone remember what you look like. the last time i seen a face like that it was wearing blinders and had a jockey on it's back.— evenmix
- ena1977 might be right. This could be a complete or partial fabrication, considering the blog source. No one can be that stupid to say that stuff in this town, can they?— Roger Podacter
- i've been to lots of games. i'll always be a phillies fan. truth is, i want to slap some of you myself. some of you have no manners and no class. that's news?— goofyfooterwill
- Dear roger podactor You never know.why did you let ray finkle throw you out a window but don't worry ace took care of it for .I wish you would have landed on a canvas awning and soften your fall so you could have been in the sequel. but you missed it by an inch too bad you were very helpfull to me i will see you in heaven love ACE VENTURA— evenmix
- Who cares?
Anyone who DOES care just go read some stories about Mrs. Lee.— cloudkitt - evenmix. Clearly, I would not have "let" anyone, including Ray Finkle, throw me out a window. He was a kicker, for Pete's sake. Rather, I was having a lovely evening with Lois Einhorn, things got a little frisky, and then they got a little weird. An awkward and tense conversation ensued but we got back into it while admiring the skyline from the balcony. Then, I noticed something odd. The next thing I knew, I was falling down down down. Thank you for your kind words but, from that elevation, a man of my....size...would have ripped right through that canvas awning.— Roger Podacter
- Phat Joe needs to put some smack down on Terror Squad member Madson's old lady!— fishtownsteve
- Oh well - it's great that they were at a MANNA fundraiser.— SoundGround
- She's from California....'nuff said.— scootch
- I hope she was just having a bad hair day, she doesn't look so hot.— Justaschmuck
- Ryan madson is a great dude- met him in Clearwater. His wife seemed nice too.
Give her a break she is pregnant- those hormones run wild as any husband knows.
Focus on your life, her words do not effect you. Unless of course you are a insecure loser?— Keep The Change - Well, I am a Phillies' Phan and I, for one, hate myself too. Seriously though, I was at the game yesterday and there were a few Phans in the sparse crowd whose "passion" made them loud and overly obnoxious. Combined that with that annoying whistler and the guy who puked on the officer's daughter, and you come away scratching your head. At least most of the fans are good about it--I guess Mrs. Madson has the misfortune of being married to a focal point for that passion. I get what she says, and it shouldn't be a big deal. Them's the breaks.— pillsbury
- Oh boy. It should be an interesting negotiation with Madson. I predict that he is not a Phil after his current contract ends.— johnny eagle
- It would be different if she was really hot but she isnt and he will be a free agent at the end of the year... Enjoy your last world series and have fun in cali.— fman727
- We don't need this loud mouth sucking the life out of our phillies run towards a WS this year. Madson will be traded for a closer thanks to his bucket mouth wife….Send him to KC for Soria!!— The Philly Shadow
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- Either Sarah hates us or Laura Goldman has set back bloggers: http://teamtobeat.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/either-madsons-wife-is-a-dbag-or-bloggers-got-set-back/— Roose13
- It's obvious - she said she hates the A holes and likes the nice ones. The reporter conveniently doesn't point this out, but is obviously loving her 1 microseconds 5of fame.
Buhbye, blog— COskier - ger, go get 'em Ryan. Keep throwing those darts that miss bats - ignore the idiots in the restaurants.— COskier
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Seriously, Who is Sarah Madson? I am glad she is not spending her off season in Philly. Who are you Lady? I can see why you can be insecure. Get a grip.- We all know how you feel about Blogs...Mr.Gross...You have been burned before about untrue blogs..BUT undetered...here you go again off into wonderland believing everything you read and having no proof...KEEP IT UP DAN.. YOUR DOING GREAT FOR JOURNALISM..— STEVE5444
- Here's a tip for your tip line.....Do some homework....it helps people believe what you write....It really works..try it. sometime..— STEVE5444
- There are a few knuckleheads in every crowd. I am sure the reporter baited her into telling some stories about incidents that probably happen to every single professional athlete. Doesn't mean they hate the city or the people. Move along, nothing to see here.— hillbillybirdsfan
- Hey danno if you are going to put a rumor out there and open up to these idiots at least have the decency to clean up the mess. If I were the Madsons I would sue Philly.com and you for some of the vile comments here.
Get a life you losers who feel the need criticize others because it makes your pathetic lives seem less painful. Ive said a lot of things in my life I wish I could take back and did not necessary mean.— joe smith - you people must me hard up for a story....pathetic!— ghostmarine
- Dear Mrs Madson...Women give their # to professional athletes because they are known to be unfaithful. You'll just have to deal with it. Your husband can't pitch to save his life, when he takes the mound the whole crowd holds its breath because chances are he will blow a lead. Be grateful he has a JOB....the day will come when people will say Madson?? Madson who?— KarenD
- There is no doubt a portion of the fans are obnoxious. Many just love to complain. This is the best era in Phills history but it still doesn't satisfy them. Madson is a VERY important piece in teams success. Right now he may be best setup man in game. He at some point will be an effective closer. To those who point out to some failures, which is the true LIdge in 08 or 09. Philladelphia doesn't own a monopoly on these jerks there all over.— Don w
- A "blogger" is not a reporter.— Tetonreds
- Pathetic journalism!— alwaysphil1
Way to go Danno.
Finally got some gossip to generate some interest. Hope dragging the Madsons family through the mud was worth it.
I dont know Ryan Madson or his wife but they seem to be maybe the most down to earth people that any family involved in professional athletics can be.
Can Sharon Pinkerson get on the ball and get Reese Witherspoon or Bradley Cooper to do a movie shoot in Philly so Danno can stop f#*^&#@ up the mojo of this baseball team.
Don't sweat it Ryan + Sarah. You can this story has come full circle especially with turkey vultures like Danno on the scene.— argonne- Who cares...— RichieAshburn
- This isn't a Philadelphia thing. I'm from Pittsburgh originally and, if she thinks members of the Steelers aren't treated like rock starsm she's insane. In Green Bay people still visit the house Vince Lombardi owned 50 years ago. It's like that in any pro sports town.— Deez Truck Nutz
Who hasn't said something stupid at some point? Big deal.— verve- I actually feel bad that she had those experiences with the "fans". If I saw them...and I am a huge Phillies fan, I would not bother them at all. I understand that the comments makes her and her husband look bad, but if that's what she is going through, then she's just being honest. Maybe some loser women will back off....but I doubt it.— Melissa Signell-Hoffman
- If she was married to Cliff Lee, her nickname would be UG!— younged
- boy is this goldman chick a relentless hack. what a loser.— spittooncj
- After reading some of "fans" post only tells me that an excon who stalked some poor guy and a fugetive from justice has more creidablity then the wife and the mother of 4 childred of a profession ball player. Really did you miss that part of the story line yet you say poor things about Sarah. Then post how not pretty she is not. Just don't understand why she doesn't like the Phillies fans?— cahris
- Reeya Hughes....There is a reason she is on radio and not tv. Nasty— phillyceltic
- Ultimately who cares...Ryan Madson has been nothing but a quality guy and Phillie from day one..hey, he kicked a chair, but it shows his passion. His wife probably was lamenting about a few fans who gave her grief. That is far from the norm. As far as hanging out in Philly in the off season..who in gods name would want do hang in Philly and slog through the cold and snow when they could be somewhere else..they have the money, who cares where they go in the off season. Whole thing is a non story trying to rile up Phillies fans. Sorry reporter...I am not going for it.— jphil
- This is another case of "It must be true - it's on the internet!" From what was reported on the radio yesterday, Goldman has nothing written nor recorded of Sarah Madson saying this or anything. If she's such a good "reporter" how come she has nothing to back this up?
As for fans disturbing them at dinner, yes, I've seen people do that to celebrities, and to me that's rude. There is a time and place to approach an athlete or star, and when they're trying to eat is not it.— EddieMar - Her husband doesn't have the heart to be a closer, so they can both go to California for all I care....beat it lady.....you're ugly anyway— madnvocal
- Who cares???? Move on...— dogman5
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- Maybe she should leave this husband and hook up with "Nails"...I don't think she'd have to worry about the fans bothering her then (just the creditors) and she's still have her 'baseball hero'.— momatad
- She could have just said something about the cleatchasers. Leave the rest of the fans who pay to see games that afford her to live her lifestyle alone. This is why I don't buy anything that celebrities make money off.— epiphany1
- Sarah didnt know Mrs Goldmad was a reporter. Otherwise, she would have lied to her and told her what a great place Phily was. But because she didnt know she was a reporter, she gave her true feelings.— Pat c
- How does Pete Orr's wife feel about the fans ?— NewMick314
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