Players You Just Don't Like?

lambeauleap87 · 02-28-2012, 03:33 PM

After an experience in Spring Traning today, I was wondering: are there any players you just don't like for personal reasons? I have two...

Indians UT Jason Donald - At a AAA Columbus Clippers game, he signed autographs once in the half dozen or so games I'd been there...a little boy, probably six years old, asked him to sign a ball and a hat for him. Donald blew up on the kid, telling him he was a spoiled brat and all that good stuff. Yeah, don't like him.

Twins 1B/C Joe Mauer - Voted Pro Sports' Nicest Athlete by ESPN the Magazine a few years ago, I expected him to be cool. Thus when we asked him for autographs throughout the day and he said "Later" I thought he might come through...instead, he blew us all off to record some Russian/Taiwan/Spanish TM promos and an interview with some Japanese reports, saying he wasn't going to sign. Put him on the bad guy list.

Anyone you just don't like?

SutterRodney · 02-28-2012, 03:35 PM

kevin youkilis

remdawg1997 · 02-28-2012, 03:37 PM

Come on dude, we can't decide to like a player or not depending on if you sign an autograph. They're major league baseball players, they are not payed to do this. They have a lot more important thing to worry about. However, I do agree with your first example. It would be awful to blow up on a kid like that.

nephinfan · 02-28-2012, 03:38 PM

Shane Victorino
Bartolo Colon
Jose Lima
Ozzie Guillen

remdawg1997 · 02-28-2012, 03:38 PM

Oh and I've never really liked Joba Chamberlain.

ETSC · 02-28-2012, 03:43 PM

Arroyo, Greene, and Man Ram. Long haired hippies shouldn't be allowed in baseball.

J/K...kind of.

Bjsportscards77 · 02-28-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SutterRodney

kevin youkilis

LOL i knew as soon as i saw the title of this thread, that youk would be mentioned.... i never liked Gary Sheffield....

27andcounting · 02-28-2012, 03:46 PM

josh beckett

jusdukky · 02-28-2012, 03:46 PM

Scott Cousins for his cheap and dirty hit on Buster Posey last year.

remdawg1997 · 02-28-2012, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bjsportscards77

LOL i knew as soon as i saw the title of this thread, that youk would be mentioned.... i never liked Gary Sheffield....

Haha, yah he isn't exactly the most popular guy out there. I actually like him, but it easy to undertand where his critics are coming from.

MadHandle11 · 02-28-2012, 03:47 PM

Mark Teixeria has a major case of douche-face.

Bjsportscards77 · 02-28-2012, 03:50 PM

i also have to say as a Red sox fan i strongly dislike these two players : JD drew and John lackey. I disliked them before they signed in boston, and now even more

monkeymcgee · 02-28-2012, 03:52 PM

Kent Hrbek. I was a Braves fan as a kid and I'm still bitter about his little wrestling move at first base.

For the same WS, Charlie Leibrandt.

monkeymcgee · 02-28-2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadHandle11

Mark Teixeria has a major case of douche-face.

I was looking through some cards the other day and couldn't decide who won the douche-face off between Alex Gordon and Bryce Harper.

Cardsfan08 · 02-28-2012, 03:54 PM

Brandon Phillips pisses me off

danimal875 · 02-28-2012, 03:54 PM

Paul O'Neill
Raul Ibanez
Kevin Youkilis

Basically any super serious hothead player who think winning a baseball game is the cure for cancer.

soxfanintx · 02-28-2012, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SutterRodney

kevin youkilis

I love Youk. But I can totally understand why all non-Red Sox fans don't

Modern day players are for the most part just too likable. Take the modern Yankees for example. Its hard to hate guys like Rivera. I hate his game and his ability, but as a player...he's just classy.

When I was a kid I remember truly hating the Yankees players. Probably because my Dad, Grandfather, and Uncle all hated them too, but there were some real A-holes on those 70's Yankees teams; Piniella, Chambliss, Jackson, Rivers, Munson (rest his soul).

Now on the other hand, the Red Sox fielded a team of some of the classiest gentlemen ever to don cleats

jsmitty7 · 02-28-2012, 03:58 PM

Jason Kubel
no idea why, just shifty looking lol

mgugs46 · 02-28-2012, 03:58 PM

Bryce Harper

GoMuskies22 · 02-28-2012, 03:58 PM

Yadier Molina pisses me off.

ufcwecfan · 02-28-2012, 03:58 PM

Michael fulmer. He stalked my boxes of 2011 Draft. I hate that shithead!

220sports · 02-28-2012, 03:59 PM

In my 19 years of working in professional baseball, only 2 players stand out as major A-holes. Keep in mind, if you work on the inside, 99.99% of players are really cool. Even the cocky ones as long as you work with the team closely. The two that stand out are Danny Clyburn and Drew Henson. Danny Clyburn pinned me up against a locker and threatened to steal my PlayStation because I lost one of his socks. Needless to say the whole team came to my rescue (luckly, dude was huge!). Now on to Drew Henson. In all my years, NO one, and I mean NO one has ever said no to me for an autograph. As a clubhouse manager, it just doesn't happen. Well, Henson was in town and he HATED signing autographs for the fans. Because of this, I had to drive my car on the field, sneak him out, and drive him to the hotel every night. In addition to this, I had to lock up his bats every night for fear of them being stolen. One ride home I asked him if he minded signing a few balls for me before they leave. He agreed and I waited until the last day to remind him. As I asked him, his reply was, No way, I gotta go. This was on top of a $10 tip for 4 days. It may sound petty but I always wished he would fail. I'm glad he did but he still got paid!

VWBUS1978 · 02-28-2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nephinfan

Shane Victorino.

really, i met him once, nice as pie! a little jumpy, like he's got the jitters or something. but otherwise a cool dude.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ETSC

Arroyo, Greene, and Man Ram. Long haired hippies shouldn't be allowed in baseball.

J/K...kind of.

what about lincecum?

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Originally Posted by jusdukky

Scott Cousins for his cheap and dirty hit on Buster Posey last year.

you beat me to it! cousins is a cheap, dirty hooker.

i also hate, with a passion.... hold the phones, A-Rod and Chase Utley i freaking hate Utley!

rmiller1k · 02-28-2012, 04:03 PM

bj upton and chase utley

Boqueesha · 02-28-2012, 04:05 PM

A-Rod and dAndy Marte

02-28-2012, 03:33 PM	#1
lambeauleap87 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 24,744 LL87	Players You Just Don't Like? After an experience in Spring Traning today, I was wondering: are there any players you just don't like for personal reasons? I have two... Indians UT Jason Donald - At a AAA Columbus Clippers game, he signed autographs once in the half dozen or so games I'd been there...a little boy, probably six years old, asked him to sign a ball and a hat for him. Donald blew up on the kid, telling him he was a spoiled brat and all that good stuff. Yeah, don't like him. Twins 1B/C Joe Mauer - Voted Pro Sports' Nicest Athlete by ESPN the Magazine a few years ago, I expected him to be cool. Thus when we asked him for autographs throughout the day and he said "Later" I thought he might come through...instead, he blew us all off to record some Russian/Taiwan/Spanish TM promos and an interview with some Japanese reports, saying he wasn't going to sign. Put him on the bad guy list. Anyone you just don't like? __________________ I collect Packers, former Ohio State Buckeyes, Blue Jackets, and Cleveland Indians/Guardians.

02-28-2012, 03:37 PM	#3
remdawg1997 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 383	Come on dude, we can't decide to like a player or not depending on if you sign an autograph. They're major league baseball players, they are not payed to do this. They have a lot more important thing to worry about. However, I do agree with your first example. It would be awful to blow up on a kid like that. __________________ collecting Red Sox Prospects especially Bryce Brentz, also Deven Marrero from Team USA....Go Sox!!!

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remdawg1997 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 383	Oh and I've never really liked Joba Chamberlain. __________________ collecting Red Sox Prospects especially Bryce Brentz, also Deven Marrero from Team USA....Go Sox!!!

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ETSC Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 2,020 ShopVarsityCollectibles	Arroyo, Greene, and Man Ram. Long haired hippies shouldn't be allowed in baseball. J/K...kind of. __________________ Twitter: @VarsityCollect Sports Card Album: http://sportscardalbum.com/u/VarsityCollectibles Always Looking For: Stan Musial and Bob Gibson

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jusdukky Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,106	Scott Cousins for his cheap and dirty hit on Buster Posey last year.

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monkeymcgee Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA Posts: 10,974	Kent Hrbek. I was a Braves fan as a kid and I'm still bitter about his little wrestling move at first base. For the same WS, Charlie Leibrandt.

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jsmitty7 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 195 jsmitty7	Jason Kubel no idea why, just shifty looking lol

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220sports Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 2,341 220sports	In my 19 years of working in professional baseball, only 2 players stand out as major A-holes. Keep in mind, if you work on the inside, 99.99% of players are really cool. Even the cocky ones as long as you work with the team closely. The two that stand out are Danny Clyburn and Drew Henson. Danny Clyburn pinned me up against a locker and threatened to steal my PlayStation because I lost one of his socks. Needless to say the whole team came to my rescue (luckly, dude was huge!). Now on to Drew Henson. In all my years, NO one, and I mean NO one has ever said no to me for an autograph. As a clubhouse manager, it just doesn't happen. Well, Henson was in town and he HATED signing autographs for the fans. Because of this, I had to drive my car on the field, sneak him out, and drive him to the hotel every night. In addition to this, I had to lock up his bats every night for fear of them being stolen. One ride home I asked him if he minded signing a few balls for me before they leave. He agreed and I waited until the last day to remind him. As I asked him, his reply was, No way, I gotta go. This was on top of a $10 tip for 4 days. It may sound petty but I always wished he would fail. I'm glad he did but he still got paid! __________________ I like Lego's and Baseball Cards! The tough decision is which hobby gets to spend the extra money!

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