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Ten people to avoid at the ballpark
I’ll probably cover 120 or so games this season. But I also plan on attending at least four or five as fan. It’s fun to watch a game and not have to worry about coming up with a story afterward. There are few things better than watching a game in person with your buddies. But every ballpark does have a few people who detract from the experience. Here are my top 10 least favorite ...
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  • fastbreakblog fastbreakblog
    +1
    Beware drunk Dude with no shirt, screaming at the backup Shortstop.
    Posted 3/19/2008 respond (flag)
  • Minneapolis Red Sox Minneapolis Red Sox
    +2

    My top pet peeve is the grown man with a glove who stands for every ball hit to his half of the field and pops his mitt.

     Also, the season ticket holders who never show and give their seats away to the most obnoxious people he can find at his office... though I might have done that once or twice...

    Posted 3/19/2008 respond (flag)
  • brockforbroglio brockforbroglio
    +1
    LOL great read. I haven't been to the ballpark much lately, but the times I have been, I've witnessed most of these types, and share the same sentiments about them.
    Posted 3/20/2008 respond (flag)
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The Sporting Blog — ... | On 205th The least surprising rumor we've heard all year: Reggie Bush cheats on his girlfriend. > Ten People to Avoid at the Ballpark | LoHud Yankees Blog I fall into category two, which in turn forces me to also be guilty of No. 4 and 7. Also, anyone who starts and/or participates in the wave should be immediately shot.

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