Ryan Garko Is a Class Act

• Redsauce

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  I read the stories about Byrd, HGH, cheaters and despair for being an MLB fan.  Then guys like Ryan Garko remind me why I love baseball.  Thanks. 

  Posted 10/21/2007 [reply] [flag]

• ummfada

  +2

  What's next, A-Rod will save an 8 year old Red Sox fan?

  http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2037788

  Posted 10/21/2007 [reply] [flag]

• louismg

  +2

  I'm glad someone called it out. It's a small gesture, but it meant something big to one young boy that day.

  Posted 10/21/2007 [reply] [flag]

• TwinsTerritory

  +2

  I agree, this is why baseball is so great. The good thing, is that I'll think of this instead of all this stupid HGH stuff.

  Posted 10/22/2007 [reply] [flag]

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THROWING LINKS
Published 10/21/2007 by BD at Epic Carnival - Pop Culture, Sports, Celebrities, Babes, Rumors, Innuendo
... the Pats as they run up the score. (My Brain Says Rage)9. TBP gets the man who runs Extra Mustard Jimmy Traina to sit down for an interview. (The Big Picture)8. Agent Zero doesn't just kill on the court and on his blog, but he also kills the rookie's cars as well. (FanHouse)7. It would appear you absolutely cannot use those words your mom slapped you for around Ray Allen. (Larry Brown Sports)6. Well, if nothing else we know Ryan Garko isn't an asshole like most of those at Fenway last night. (Foul Balls)5. ...

RED SOX BLUDGEON OPERA MAN
Published 10/21/2007 at With Leather - Sports news and gossip for your impressionable young children
... expect? A happy ending?  That's not likely when you're named after two of the greatest operatic tragedies in history.  Sticking random vowels at the end of your name won't change the fact that you're screwed in the final act.  Anyway, here's some highlights from the game:  Ah, the non-ephemeral comedy of Adam Sandler has a timeless quality, doesn't it? (For more ALCS videos click here and here.) -KD

Alcs Blogdome: J.D. Is No Longer A Scrub
Published 10/21/2007 by Sussman at Deadspin
... Ryan Garko Is a Class Act. Cleveland first baseman Ryan Garko was in the batter's box at Fenway with his team down 12-2 in the ninth. He was in a god awful spot. ... A foul ball dropped in Garko's direction. If there was ever a time to get away with being less than gracious, this was it. Sure, maybe you toss it into the crowd, but to seek out a kid to hand the ball to, even though he's a fan of the team that's crushing you? That's class. [Foul Balls] ...

Three cheers for Ryan Garko
Published 10/21/2007 by Dan Lamothe, Red Sox Monster at Red Sox Monster - MassLive.com
Foul Balls points out something today that struck me while watching Game 6 last night, too: Ryan Garko is a gentleman and a scholar . At least he would appear to be, based on his actions last night. In the midst of a game he was losing 12-2, he went out of his way to not only toss a foul ball hit to fans in the stands, but to specifically seek out a boy in a Red Sox jersey: Looking at the kid's expression, this is exactly what we all hope to see at a ballgame. At least it is when we drop the faux macho act for a minute, and admit the whole thing is still just a game. With that ...