The baseball league office can't be this ********. A man who was just joking around and he gets penalized? The girl who fell said she was alright, and he still gets a 3-game suspension. Does anyone else think this is Weird?

Randall Simon should be lucky he's getting away with a fine and suspension.
He really could have hurt that girl if he swung a little lower.
He should also count his blessings that his victim isn't suing him, his team, and Major League Baseball for a ton of cash.

I think the league is just trying to make it look like they're not going to tolerate idiotic behavior by any player on the field, even if no one was seriously injured.

Originally posted by TJL
Randall Simon should be lucky he's getting away with a fine and suspension.
He really could have hurt that girl if he swung a little lower.
He should also count his blessings that his victim isn't suing him, his team, and Major League Baseball for a ton of cash.

I think the league is just trying to make it look like they're not going to tolerate idiotic behavior by any player on the field, even if no one was seriously injured.


She could have really sued him for a scraped knee? LOL

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
She could have really sued him for a scraped knee? LOL

Paople have sued for millions over a lot less.

Originally posted by TJL
Paople have sued for millions over a lot less.

I though the fine was going to be it-then i wake up and see he was suspended-i was really shocked.

What I want to know is why is this being made such a big deal of, when there have been far worse incidents that have happened that didn't even get half the media attention this is getting? And as far as him hitting a little lower goes, if you watch the tape, he barely even hit her. I don't think he swung hard enough to hurt a fly, much less seriously injure her. What he did obviously wasn't the smart thing to do in this ultra sensitive world we live in, but a three game suspension is a bit harsh in my view.

I wonder if this story would be such a big deal had he knocked down a man instead of a woman? I doubt it.

Originally posted by mdntrider7
What I want to know is why is this being made such a big deal of, when there have been far worse incidents that have happened that didn't even get half the media attention this is getting? And as far as him hitting a little lower goes, if you watch the tape, he barely even hit her. I don't think he swung hard enough to hurt a fly, much less seriously injure her. What he did obviously wasn't the smart thing to do in this ultra sensitive world we live in, but a three game suspension is a bit harsh in my view.
....and a $2,000 fine. Randall Simon was wrong and exercised extremely poor judgment. I've seen the tape over and over. I can play it on my computer, and he didn't 'barely' hit her. He hit her hard enough to knock her over, causing another mascot to topple as well.
The big deal is that it's against the law to hit people, even if you're just kidding...and if you do, it's best to leave a bat out of it.
Both girls were treated for scraped arms and legs. I know they weren't seriously hurt, but why should anyone have scraped anything over a prank? How would you like to have scraped arms and legs right now? I know I wouldn't.
I saw a recent interview on Good Morning America with both girls, and while they don't want criminal charges filed against Simon, a lawsuit was discussed. When asked about it, the other girl said, "I've had knee surgery before, and I have a soccer scholarship to think about. We're keeping our options open."
The girl who was hit with the bat, Mandy Block, said, "The case is still open." I would bet my last dollar that these girls will end up suing. MLB and Simon have deep pockets.
I'm not saying to nail Randall Simon to the wall, but I'm glad he was penalized. Even he knows he was wrong. He admitted it. I doubt that because Ms. Block is female is the reason this has received so much media attention. The reason is because it was an ugly incident. I don't think you have to be ultra-sensitive to see that it was a disgusting display.
What's more, I think it's lousy that not one ball player helped her get up when it was obvious she was struggling on the ground.
Randall Simon had to receive the suspension and fine--for his actions and to reinforce to others that this sort of behavior will not be tolerated in the future.

Originally posted by Janice
....and a $2,000 fine. Randall Simon was wrong and exercised extremely poor judgment. I've seen the tape over and over. I can play it on my computer, and he didn't 'barely' hit her. He hit her hard enough to knock her over, causing another mascot to topple as well.
The big deal is that it's against the law to hit people, even if you're just kidding...and if you do, it's best to leave a bat out of it.
Both girls were treated for scraped arms and legs. I know they weren't seriously hurt, but why should anyone have scraped anything over a prank? How would you like to have scraped arms and legs right now? I know I wouldn't.
I saw a recent interview on Good Morning America with both girls, and while they don't want criminal charges filed against Simon, a lawsuit was discussed. When asked about it, the other girl said, "I've had knee surgery before, and I have a soccer scholarship to think about. We're keeping our options open."
The girl who was hit with the bat, Mandy Block, said, "The case is still open." I would bet my last dollar that these girls will end up suing. MLB and Simon have deep pockets.
I'm not saying to nail Randall Simon to the wall, but I'm glad he was penalized. Even he knows he was wrong. He admitted it. I doubt that because Ms. Block is female is the reason this has received so much media attention. The reason is because it was an ugly incident. I don't think you have to be ultra-sensitive to see that is was a disgusting display.
What's more, I think it's lousy that not one ball player helped her get up when it was obvious she was struggling on the ground.
Randall Simon had to receive the suspension and fine--for his actions and to reinforce to others that this sort of behavior will not be tolerated in the future.


Do you think if Simon helped the girls get up, do you think he would have still been suspended? Also did you see the 3 Sausages last night with baseball bats chasing one of the players as a JOKE?

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Do you think if Simon helped the girls get up, do you think he would have still been suspended? Also did you see the 3 Sausages last night with baseball bats chasing one of the players as a JOKE?
Yes, I think Simon should have and would have been suspended whether he helped the girl up or not, but we'll never know for sure because he certainly didn't lend a hand.
No, I didn't see the three sausages chasing any players. What other people do doesn't affect my take on this anyway. My opinion remains the same.
The girls are changing their opinion about the incident already. This article is from yesterday. Wait until the ambulance chasers get hold of them.
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brew/jul03/154027.asp

Originally posted by Janice
Yes, I think Simon should have and would have been suspended whether he helped the girl up or not, but we'll never know for sure because he certainly didn't lend a hand.
No, I didn't see the three sausages chasing any players. What other people do doesn't affect my take on this anyway. My opinion remains the same.
The girls are changing their opinion about the incident already. This article is from yesterday. Wait until the ambulance chasers get hold of them.
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brew/jul03/154027.asp


The girls are changing their mind? If they do it will look very CORNY

he swung the bat right at her as she passed the dugout. Looked like it on TV, so if said player was joking around, he certainly had good aim. I think he got off too easy!

Originally posted by mcgwirefan
he swung the bat right at her as she passed the dugout. Looked like it on TV, so if said player was joking around, he certainly had good aim. I think he got off too easy!


He never SWUNG the bat-he just TAPPED her with it

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
He never SWUNG the bat-he just TAPPED her with it
I'll tell you what Solomon. Put yourself in a costume so awkward that you have almost zero coordination. Then, have one of your friends swing a bat at the the top of the costume, and see how you like it.
If possible, do this in front of thousands of people with other costumed people behind you.
For the record, I don't think Simon meant to hit her body. I think his intention was to throw her off balance and he succeeded.

Originally posted by Janice
I'll tell you what Solomon. Put yourself in a costume so awkward that you have almost zero coordination. Then, have one of your friends swing a bat at the the top of the costume, and see how you like it.
If possible, do this in front of thousands of people with other costumed people behind you.
For the record, I don't think Simon meant to hit her body. I think his intention was to throw her off balance and he succeeded.


Yeah but you keep saying Swung, he didn't swing at the costume-he tapped it

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Yeah but you keep saying Swung, he didn't swing at the costume-he tapped it


It was a swing... If he had tapped her she wouldn't of fallen over...

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Yeah but you keep saying Swung, he didn't swing at the costume-he tapped it
Solomon, don't turn this into a--Good Times isn't a spinoff of Maude--type of thing.
Everyone is saying he swung his bat because that's what he did. Watch the tape. Read this excerpt from this article.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brew/jul03/154027.asp

~~After the first three racers, dressed as a bratwurst, a Polish sausage and a hot dog, passed him, Simon swung his bat into the chef's hat of Block's costume. He said it was intended as a joke, but it went awry almost immediately.

Block, who stands 5 feet 3 inches and comes up to the costume's waist, "felt a jab." She tumbled to the ground, the costume breaking her fall, and tripped the hot dog, Veronica Piech, 21.

Both women suffered scrapes on their arms and legs and received medical attention in the Brewers' clubhouse and later at the stadium's first aid center.

"I couldn't see what happened," Block said, noting that the costume limits peripheral vision. "I didn't see him wind up and swing until I saw it later on the replay. It looks so much worse than I thought."

Simon's swing condemned~~

Originally posted by AAOT
It was a swing... If he had tapped her she wouldn't of fallen over...


It was where he tapped it-which caused it to fall.

I sorta find this whole saga ridiculous and think its being blown way out of proportion..yah maybe he should be fined...maybe not but I dont think a suspension is not needed

Originally posted by Swimfan85
I sorta find this whole saga ridiculous and think its being blown way out of proportion..yah maybe he should be fined...maybe not but I dont think a suspension is not needed


I think a suspension is unecessary too.

I re-read wht I wrote and it makes no sense but I dont think he needed to be suspended is what I meant

I think he should be punished. Major League Baseball does not condone behavior such as Randall Simon's. Plus what about the example he set? He is a role model whether he likes it or not. Do you think maybe someone could watch it and think, "If a major leaguer can do it then it's probably alright if I can do it." From my point of view, I see the suspension as a reminder to viewers and baseball players alike that even if you are joking, actions like Simon's are not OK, even if he is a baseball player. He set a bad example.

I'd like to take a bat and "just tap" Randall Simon over the head.

Originally posted by Brian Damage
I'd like to take a bat and "just tap" Randall Simon over the head.


I just looked at the tape again and i saw that the girl was already stumbling and when Simon tapped her, that is how she fell. She was going to fall anyway but th tap of the bat just made her fall faster.

Originally posted by TJL
Paople have sued for millions over a lot less. Does that make suing over a scraped knee right or acceptible?

Originally posted by Janice
For the record, I don't think Simon meant to hit her body. I think his intention was to throw her off balance and he succeeded. I doubt that he intended to even throw her off balance. It was just a reactionary moment. He didn't have any intentions one way or the other. Why would he be thinking about throwing her off balance? So she could win the race? She passed by, he jokingly swung at the top of her sausage head. He probably expected it to flop around in a funny way and that would be the end of it.

I was throwing rocks with some friends of mine. We were kids. After awhile one of them said, "See if you can hit that light." The light was a 4" diameter stage light 150 feet away in an ampitheatre. I winged a rock at it and miraculously hit it dead on and shattered it. What were the odds? We ran like hell. What's his name couldn't run like hell cause he's was major league player busted in a major league ballpark. :lol:

Originally posted by Kitt
Does that make suing over a scraped knee right or acceptible?

No.

Originally posted by TJL
No. Very succinct!;)

Originally posted by Kitt
Very succinct!;)

:lol:

Actually I had to leave the computer to answer the phone, and I didn't finish my sentence.

I meant to say no, not at all...

;)

Originally posted by TJL
:lol:

Actually I had to leave the computer to answer the phone, and I didn't finish my sentence.

I meant to say no, not at all...

;) Very longwinded and rambling.;)