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Kumar This guy is an idiot.
Odds & Ends: Pimentel, Blanco, Coghlan
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Nick Yohanek, the fan who caught Chris Coghlan's first big league home run, explains his side of the story in asking for the following for the ball: a signed Coghlan game bat, a signed Coghlan ball, and a Hanley Ramirez game bat. ...
Friday Afternoon Nap – May 15th
TheScore.com Blog —
... + Idiot holds rookie's first home run ball-- which is completely meaningless to anyone else-- for ransom. Then gets indignant about being called on it. [MLBlogs] ...
Charity update (with photos from Iraq...)
The Baseball Collector —
... the Dodgers will be playing the Mets and I want everyone in NYC to be able to look for me on TV. (Consider it a little game within the
game.)
On a final note, my friend and fellow ballhawk Nick Yohanek (aka "The
Happy Youngster") has really gotten screwed by both the Marlins and the
media, and now he's getting bashed mercilessly as a result. Check out
the Associate Press story about him (note Coghlan's absurdly dishonest quote in the 4th paragraph) and then read Nick's version of the story
on his blog. Wow.
The Happy Youngster is a douchebag
Milwaukee Brewers —
... doesn't make it right.
Coghlan, quite understandably, wanted that home run ball back. Most fans would be glad to be a part of that moment and give the ball to him in exchange for whatever was offered. Off the top of my head, I'd say an autographed ball to replace the ball or possibly a bat would be a reasonable exchange. Maybe even a jersey if the player was feeling particularly friendly that day.
All of the events that follow are either taken from Happy's own blog, or accounts from others directly involved in the story.
Happy ...
Coach Q, Brewers fans and Kirk Hinrich
Nick Friedell's Blog - ESPN Chicago —
... Just read this story that my buddy Jon Greenberg passed along to me. I don't want to make a sweeping generalization about all Brewers' fans, but this guy is weird. [The Happy Youngster target=_blank] ...
Fan's Unfortunate Experience Catching Chris Coghlan's First Home Run
True Blue LA —
Fan's Unfortunate Experience Catching Chris Coghlan's First Home Run
Not Dodger-related, just a very interesting story from the fan who caught Florida Marlins' rookie Chris Coghlan's first home run. The fan's blog details his experiences grabbing over 775 balls ...
Fish Rookie : The Happy Youngster Is A Shakedown Artist
Can't Stop The Bleeding —
... For his part, Yohanek suggests the Marlins were less than courteous in discussing a swap, and makes no mention of demanding Yankee tickets. ...
Despicable Baseball Fan or Capitalist? Nick Yohanek Catches Chris Coghlan’s Homer, Holds it for Ransom
The Big Lead —
... Chris Coghlan of the Marlins (seen here with mouth agape) hit his first major league homer this week. The fan who caught the ball at Miller Park, Nick Yohanek, has his own blog. He detailed what went down next: In exchange for the ball, the pushy fan demanded a ball signed by Coghlan, a bat signed by Coghlan and a signed Hanley Ramirez bat. If you feel those demands are extreme, he calls this a “hobby.” ...
Rookie Millionaire Versus Obsessive Super Fan - Who Ya Got? [Brewers Fan]
Deadspin —
... Yohanek has an extraordinarily detailed account of the whole thing on his website (did you know that every MLB team is supposed to have TWO authenticators on hand at each game? Nick does!). Suffice it to say, it doesn't appear that he's a stranger to bartering for the baseballs he's caught. Nick spoke to EIGHT Marlins' officials (including, for some reason, the team's psychologist), and even had his demands written out for posterity's sake (a Chris Coghlan game bat and signed ball, and a Hanley Ramirez game bat). Finally, Coghlan himself came out to speak with Yohanek. There are ...
Game Ball Mercenary Destroying It For Others
The Biz of Baseball :: Business of Sports Network —
... He recounts his pre-game ritual, going over how he uses mink oil on his glove and microwaves it for a curing effect (Remember, this is the guy's “hobby.” I’m not making this up, there are pictures at the link to prove it), and then taking in the Weds. 5/13 game at Miller Park. ...
Happy Youngster Attempts Somewhat Sincere Web Apology To Brewers Fans As He Disappears From Blogosphere [Happy Youngster]
Deadspin —
... Some of them accepted it, but: "Boy, I don't have a problem with anything you did, but at this point can you just shut up..." But! His blog has disappeared. [ ...
Top 10: Top 10 Plays, Number Five
College of Idiots —
... I'm including Ronny Woo Woo. Here's the back story, this "kid" (he's 30 years old) goes around and tries to catch as many home run balls possible. Not too bad you say? Well, even though the guy caught over 370 balls this season alone (that's including batting practice) he apparently needs to keep all those balls to himself. It's not bad enough that this asshole refuses to give the caught balls to kids around him, but on one night he caught Chris Coghlan's first ever home run, and then held it for ransom. According to Coghlan, he demanded, "an autographed baseball by Coghlan, a ...
Phillies Buzz
PhoulBallz.com —
... lost 13 pounds, while sick. "I don't know how he took the mound that night. I didn't realize how sick he was", Cuza stated. Martinez may appear in the Dominican Winter league, while he trains during the offseason and prepares for a full 2010 schedule. ----------------------------- Other Phillies news from Monday... Harry Kalas statue a possibility at CBP. Link. Read about the type of guy that got elected Rookie of the Year over "Jay" Happ. Link. ------------------------------ Follow PhoulBallz.com on Twitter HERE ...
