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Mr. Man Kick arse. The Toronto Sun article didn't have pictures of the ball.
Blogs scoop the papers again !!!
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Bret the Jet This is the power of Ballhype - we asked for a pic yesterday ... and now we got it.
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TheHype Holy shnitz! Internets 4 Prez! -
Redsauce I will again reiterate my love for Vernon Wells. The guy's awesome. And as for the heckler...I'm guessing he's hyping up how good his heckling was...I'm imagining it was not too bright.-
Richie Rich He wouldn't tell me what the exact heckles were. Said that they wouldn't come across in the same context.
Read into that what you will.
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Brian I really, really love this. Vernon Wells has a great sense of humor. -
RedBaron Nice reporting ... but did you find out what gas station he works at?
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tziller Reminds me of a notorious Chris Webber story: this radio guy who always killed Webb on his postgame late-night show was on press row. Webb got a ball when he was on the bench in garbage time and signed it
Shut the f*ck up
CWebb
So awesome.
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Brian ^^^^^^^^^
Really? Ha! I'd never heard that... speaking of CWebb, he was cracking me up with that "dopey CWebb" interview at halftime last night.
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Redsauce Richie, I didn't connect you with the blog until I read your comment. Great find here!!!! I can't say that enough, this is a hilarious, hilarious story.
I'm guessing the guy didn't want to go into specifics because it made him look like an ass, though.
Vernon Wells reaches out to 'Mr. Dork'
Red Sox Monster —
... , said the fans loved it, and that it's something Wells has actually done before. Photographs of the ball surfaced today on Home Run Derby , which also has an interview with Jeff Raycher, one of the hecklers. His thoughts on the situation: Our heckling was superb. You cannot get that kind of response (the ball) from something that didn't work. Vernon has a great sense of humor, and we commend him for it. Umm, right. Since nothing says creativity like "You suck." My favorite part of the story? One of the photos of the ball
We Can't Believe This Hasn't Been Done Before: Vernon Wells Loves Interacting With His Fans
Deadspin —
... starting off signing a baseball with the words, "Hey, Mr. Dork." Home Run Derby has an interview with the fan.
Dear Mr. Dork
The Red Sox Times —
... By now you all probably heard about Vernon Wells and the infamous note on a baseball that he gave to a heckling fan in Cleveland. The full text of the note on the ball (pictured to the right) was as follows:
Vernon Wells Loves Cleveland
Depressed Fan —
... Home Run Derby has a great story on Blue Jays center fielder Vernon Wells. Apparently, earlier this week Wells was being heckled by an energetic crew in the bleachers, and he decided to do some heckling of his own. He wrote the following on a ball and tossed it to Jeff Raycher, and Indians fan, in the crowd:
Home Run Derby: Follow up to Vernon Well’s Heckler Ball
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
... Home Run Derby: Follow up to Vernon Well
Afternoon Run 5.9.2007
Dime Magazine —
... Think professional athletes are emotionless drones, unaffected by your jeers and taunting from the stands? Vernon Wells shows that he has feelings, and a sense of humor, too. - Homerunderby.com Goosebumps -
Vernon Wells Heckles Back
The Jaunt —
... Followup on the Vernon Wells Heckler Ball - A Home Run Derby Exclusive [Home Run Derby]
Frank’s Big Hurting Feelings
Can't Stop The Bleeding —
... Perhaps the Blue Jays’ struggling Frank Thomas showed his crude side last night, but we can’t all be as witty as Vernon Wells. From ...
A Shame Shea Hillenbrand Won’t Be Around For This One
Can't Stop The Bleeding —
... (has anyone told Vernon Wells about this?) ...
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10 reasons to hate the...Toronto Blue Jays
Stanley Cup of Chowder —
... Bay Rays or see the Philadelphia Phils versus the Kansas City Roys in an Interleague showdown. Check local listings" 5. They don't play at a park, field, or stadium, but a "centre" 6. Their Tee-Ball Retro Unis I'm in a good mood and Canadians are too darn likable, so instead of giving you 4 more reasons to hate the Blue Jays I will give you 4 reasons to love the Blue Jays. 1. Vernon Wells' Unique Interactions with the Fans 2. ...
Repetitive
Empyreal Environs —
... For tips on how to deal with hecklers, look no further than Vernon Wells. In 2007, the center fielder somewhat placated a slew of unruly Indians fans with a ball. The ball, however, carried an amusing message to his antagonists. ...
