How Shelly Duncan signs autographs for Boston Fans

[Uncle Fezster]

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/general/view.bg?articleid=1031894

Yankee’s prank strikes out
By Jason Millman
Sunday, September 16, 2007 - Updated 1d 10h ago

Talk about sore winners.

Griffin Whitman, a 10-year-old Red Sox [team stats] fan from Swampscott, was excited to attend his first Yankees vs. Red Sox game Friday night. The young autograph -collector was even more thrilled to score Yankees outfielder Shelley Duncan’s signature before the game. That is, until Griffin read the message from the 27-year-old rookie: “Red Sox suck! Shelley Duncan.”

“It was cool to get his autograph,” Griffin said. “It didn’t make me feel happy when he wrote that.”

Griffin’s mother, Karen, blasted the Yankees slugger’s bad manners.

“This is someone who wears the Yankee uniform and is on the payroll and should be setting an example for 10-year-olds,” she said.

Duncan, son of St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan, has become a fan favorite in the Bronx for hitting mammoth home runs since he was called up from the minors in July.

Yesterday afternoon, a Yankee spokesman declined to comment until he got a chance to speak to Duncan.

[Don Stugots]

screw the little brat.


p.s. the kid needs a role model, go find his dad.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

a little media attention will only make the value rise on this generic autograph

I think this is a Ploy to get more value for a generic autograph

:king:

[JPMNICK]

who cares how a stranger writes his name on a piece of paper. i never understood the autograph phenomenon

[Furtherman]

King is right! A Yankee collector would love to have that.

[nickeye]

I'm surprised she even signs autographs, with the glass eye and everything.

[buzzard]

screw the lil brat! he should stop looking for role models at the old baseball park!:dry:

[drjoek]

Fuck Little Griffin with his pussy name.
Swampscott is appropriately named its a swamp.

Go Yankees

PS Youkillis is ugly

[lleeder]

In related news, Ortis learned how to put a big X on a piece of paper when people ask for his autograph.

[BoondockSaint]

In related news, Ortis learned how to put a big X on a piece of paper when people ask for his autograph.

You can't spell his name either.

[Marc with a c]

In related news, Ortis learned how to put a big X on a piece of paper when people ask for his autograph.

wow, that is a big x.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

In related news, Ortis learned how to put a big X on a piece of paper when people ask for his autograph.


Its (David) Ortiz Sir

:king:

[DarkHippie]

I didnt think it was possible for me to love Shelley Duncan anymore than I already did. I was wrong :wub:

[King Hippos Bandaid]

I didnt think it was possible for me to love Shelley Duncan anymore than I already did. I was wrong :wub:'

no you are thinking of Sandy Duncan

all of her Hogan Family Hotness

This is Shelly Duncan , soem schlub ballplayer

:king:

[torker]

That's up there with 'Avoid the clap, Jimmy Dugan'.http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/commenter/90000/99245_32.jpg

[drjoek]

'

no you are thinking of Sandy Duncan

all of her Hogan Family Hotness

This is Shelly Duncan , soem schlub ballplayer

:king:



Who the fuck is this thread about again?
http://www.uttyler.edu/news/2001/feb26/gifs/peterpan.jpg
Im so fucking confused:wink:

[mikeyboy]

What a classless fuck, and it has nothing to do with him being a role model. I'm no Yankee fan, but I do respect that they are team steeped with a legacy of class and tradition. Conducting himself in uniform like that is an affront to the organization. I'd hardly say that the Yankee greats were saints, but they would likely be disgusted by this sort of thing. The league should do nothing, but the Yankees should handle it internally by issuing a punishment and by putting the fear of God in him about conducting himself like that in the future. For good measure, the remnants of the 2000 team should probably beat the shit out of him as well.

[drjoek]

What a classless fuck, and it has nothing to do with him being a role model. I'm no Yankee fan, but I do respect that they are team steeped with a legacy of class and tradition. Conducting himself in uniform like that is an affront to the organization. I'd hardly say that the Yankee greats were saints, but they would likely be disgusted by this sort of thing. The league should do nothing, but the Yankees should handle it internally by issuing a punishment and by putting the fear of God in him about conducting himself like that in the future. For good measure, the remnants of the 2000 team should probably beat the shit out of him as well.
Way to derail a funny thread with logic and righteous indignation Debbie Downer!:innocent:
(even though i agree with you)

[lleeder]

Its (David) Ortiz Sir

:king:

I'm having a really badd spelling dae.

[lleeder]

wow, that is a big x.

I told you, he's crazy like that

[Death Metal Moe]

Anyone who looks to sports figures for guidance get what they deserve. These people aren't role models, they're jocks.

Leave them alone, let them play.

[Marc with a c]

it's a dick move to do to a little kid, but i think it is pretty funny.

[lleeder]

it's a dick move to do to a little kid, but i think it is pretty funny.

figures your a dick

[Tenbatsuzen]

What a classless fuck, and it has nothing to do with him being a role model. I'm no Yankee fan, but I do respect that they are team steeped with a legacy of class and tradition. Conducting himself in uniform like that is an affront to the organization. I'd hardly say that the Yankee greats were saints, but they would likely be disgusted by this sort of thing. The league should do nothing, but the Yankees should handle it internally by issuing a punishment and by putting the fear of God in him about conducting himself like that in the future. For good measure, the remnants of the 2000 team should probably beat the shit out of him as well.

Playing Devil's Advocate, as I always do...

Do we have any indication that the kid was in Red Sox gear when Shelley signed for him?

Think about it. If you're in Boston, and you're a rookie that doesn't know any better, do you honestly think a 10 year old Boston fan would ask you for an autograph? I'd assume it was a Yankee fan.

Besides which, fuck this "role model" shit. Between Tom Brady's antics and Belichick cheating, the Boston area has a lot more to worry about then a guy enforcing his team's main rivalry. Classless? Not really.

[Tenbatsuzen]

What a classless fuck, and it has nothing to do with him being a role model. I'm no Yankee fan, but I do respect that they are team steeped with a legacy of class and tradition. Conducting himself in uniform like that is an affront to the organization. I'd hardly say that the Yankee greats were saints, but they would likely be disgusted by this sort of thing. The league should do nothing, but the Yankees should handle it internally by issuing a punishment and by putting the fear of God in him about conducting himself like that in the future. For good measure, the remnants of the 2000 team should probably beat the shit out of him as well.

You really don't know that much about how Big George works, do you? If his brain wasn't half-Schiavo'ed by now, he'd probably give the kid a raise. Class and Tradition gets thrown out the window when it comes to three teams: The Red Sox, the Mets, and the Devil Rays.

[lleeder]

"Baseball is for the kids and being a role model is important."
This message was payed for by Jack Daniels and Budweiser.

[mikeyboy]

Besides which, fuck this "role model" shit.

When did I advocate the "role model" argument?

[Death Metal Moe]

When did I advocate the "role model" argument?

That's really the only argument that stands if you're against this.

Other than that, it's just a ball player having some fun.

[mikeyboy]

That's really the only argument that stands if you're against this.

Other than that, it's just a ball player having some fun.

Eh. If everyone thinks it's okay to shit on the Yankee tradition, that's fine by me. It makes it that much easier to hate the team.

[Kevin]

Its (David) Ortiz Sir

:king:

Manny Ortez??

[Kevin]

Eh. If everyone thinks it's okay to shit on the Yankee tradition, that's fine by me. It makes it that much easier to hate the team.

Yea, like people find it really hard to do that anyway..

[BoondockSaint]

The kid should take a picture of him wiping his ass with it.

[Marc with a c]

The kid should take a picture of him wiping his ass with it.

you talk about little white boy butt alot.

[Bulldogcakes]

What a classless fuck, and it has nothing to do with him being a role model. I'm no Yankee fan, but I do respect that they are team steeped with a legacy of class and tradition. Conducting himself in uniform like that is an affront to the organization. I'd hardly say that the Yankee greats were saints, but they would likely be disgusted by this sort of thing. The league should do nothing, but the Yankees should handle it internally by issuing a punishment and by putting the fear of God in him about conducting himself like that in the future. For good measure, the remnants of the 2000 team should probably beat the shit out of him as well.

When I saw this, I had a feeling it would split along the I'm a Dad/Not a Dad lines. I'm not a Dad, so I thought it was funny. But I understand Mikey's sentiments.

BTW-Someone brought this up in the Yankee thread, and its a good point. The article doesn't say whether the kid was wearing his Red Sox gear at the park like he is in the picture. If he wasn't wearing it, Duncan could have assumed that he was a Yankee fan, since he asked for his autograph.

[BoondockSaint]

you talk about little white boy butt alot.


Especially ones that need to be wiped.

[Kevin]

you talk about little white boy butt alot.

http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/mfl/lowres/mfln130l.jpg

[Marc with a c]

Especially ones that need to be licked.

what?

[BoondockSaint]

That works too.

[Tenbatsuzen]

When did I advocate the "role model" argument?

YOU didn't, but that was the main thrust of the Boston Herald article and the commenters. It's the same BS like the Rutgers fans last week.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

that same kid is sneaking internet porn in his computer and is talking about weed and fitty cent in school

His parents want their 15 minutes, I want to piss on the entire family

:king:

[ChrisTheCop]

When Tino Martinez left the Yankees, class left with him.

[A.J.]

Actually, I think it's funny...but probably not for a 10-year old kid.

[ChrisTheCop]

Actually, I think it's funny...but probably not for a 10-year old kid.


oh absolutely. if he gave ME or Fallon an autograph that said that, sure.

But yeah...he's got to realize he's giving this to a 10 year old kid, sox fan or not.

He SHOULD be penalized by the yanks, but he wont be.

[ChrisTheCop]

Fuck Little Griffin with his pussy name.


Shelly Duncan?

[drjoek]

Shelly Duncan?

Good point:surrender:

[Death Metal Moe]

oh absolutely. if he gave ME or Fallon an autograph that said that, sure.

But yeah...he's got to realize he's giving this to a 10 year old kid, sox fan or not.

He SHOULD be penalized by the yanks, but he wont be.



Why?! He's a jock, he plays his sport and is just keeping a little of the rivarly alive with a joke. I think he should get a bonus and be allowed to speak at school functions.

Tell this fucking rugrat's parents to eat a fucking dick, find better role models for their kid and thank you for coming.

[Freitag]

When Tino Martinez left the Yankees, class left with him.

Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, and Bernie Williams may question that statement.

[A.J.]

Bernie Williams may question that statement.

He's not on the team anymore. (You know what I mean.)

[ChrisTheCop]

Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, and Bernie Williams may question that statement.

Why? They dont think Tino was classy?:happy:

(I know what you mean, but you might as well say Arod is classy too).


And MOE:
If a 10 year old kid came up to me and gave me five, said "I love cops but I wanna be a fireman!" And I said, "Firemen suck" and walked away, I could end up losing a day's vacation at least.

I betcha a kid working the mcdonalds counter who tells a 10 year old customer that burger king sucks would get an earful from his boss.

But not a yankee?

[Death Metal Moe]

And MOE:
If a 10 year old kid came up to me and gave me five, said "I love cops but I wanna be a fireman!" And I said, "Firemen suck" and walked away, I could end up losing a day's vacation at least.

I betcha a kid working the mcdonalds counter who tells a 10 year old customer that burger king sucks would get an earful from his boss.

But not a yankee?

A Policeman or Fireman serves the community and puts their lives in jepoardy everyday. They are people I would guess are much more likely to be role models for kids. So I think with that responsibility should come a little more accountability.

A McDonalds cog is no one to emulate, so he doesn't apply here.

The sports star is just a jock playing a game for your amusement. Why put so much weight on what he says? He's not meant to be put on a pedestal, he's meant to play a game that people watch and bet on.

[ChrisTheCop]

A Policeman or Fireman serves the community and puts their lives in jepoardy everyday. They are people I would guess are much more likely to be role models for kids. So I think with that responsibility should come a little more accountability.

A McDonalds cog is no one to emulate, so he doesn't apply here.

The sports star is just a jock playing a game for your amusement. Why put so much weight on what he says? He's not meant to be put on a pedestal, he's meant to play a game that people watch and bet on.

You say the Mcdonalds kid doesnt apply because people dont look up to him.

But you also say people shouldnt look up to a baseball player.

So how, in your theory, are they different?

and like it or not, kids emulate sports players more than they do cops or firemen...
if youre a role model, whether you should be or not, you have to play the part, and have some idea of decency, in public at least.

[Team_Ramrod]

screw the little brat.


p.s. the kid needs a role model, go find his dad.

I-gots to agree.

Too many kids grow up idolizing the wrong people with the wrong values.

[Death Metal Moe]

You say the Mcdonalds kid doesnt apply because people dont look up to him.

But you also say people shouldnt look up to a baseball player.

So how, in your theory, are they different?

and like it or not, kids emulate sports players more than they do cops or firemen...
if youre a role model, whether you should be or not, you have to play the part, and have some idea of decency, in public at least.

That's parent's responsibility. Watch what your kids are doing, watch who they're emulating. Why should you put a lot of extra responsibility on a ball player's back just because someone's parents let their kid look up to the guy?

Stop putting the responsibility on everyone but parents. It's their job to make sure kids aren't watching and listening to adult content, not limiting that content to the rest of us. It's parent's responsibility that kids aren't looking up to people they shouldn't be too.

[topless_mike]

That's parent's responsibility. Watch what your kids are doing, watch who they're emulating. Why should you put a lot of extra responsibility on a ball player's back just because someone's parents let their kid look up to the guy?

Stop putting the responsibility on everyone but parents. It's their job to make sure kids aren't watching and listening to adult content, not limiting that content to the rest of us. It's parent's responsibility that kids aren't looking up to people they shouldn't be too.

i agree.
as a parent myself, i dont watch or listen to things when my son is in the room, or in the car. i change the channel, not ask the channel to be more polite.
my house is baby-proofed; i dont expect anyone else's to be.
its my job to make sure he doesnt accidently break something.
our friends know to watch what they say when our son is within ear distance.

in terms of what this yankee player did, he's a schmuck and should be dealt with. if an adult were to ask for an autograph, i could see it being ok as a joke. but if he asks for it for his kid, or a kid asks, why would you be so classless and do that?

[Snacks]

everyone keeps saying it was for a kid so its not right or even that its a bad thing. Why? Was this kid at the game listening to people scream "Yankees suck"? Yes he was, so why is it so bad that it was written on a piece of paper as a joke? Especially when the chants of yankees suck is done with so much hate and anger in the way they say it. The parents should never take their kid to a ball game if something Shelly wrote is so bad. Pro athletes were never role models for me. Why would an athlete be a role model? They play a kids game for a career and thats part of the reason they never grow up they are still kids.

Edit: Why do people want autographs? I never understood what the hell someones autograph does for you. Especially if you never really met the guy. All you get is a rushed signed piece of paper, ball, jersey etc. I think its funny that people spend so much time, money to get something signed.

[mikeyboy]

Be honest. If this happened with a kid Yankee fan and one of the Red Sox, now many of you who think this is no big deal would have been talking about the "classless" Red Sox?

[Tenbatsuzen]

Be honest. If this happened with a kid Yankee fan and one of the Red Sox, now many of you who think this is no big deal would have been talking about the "classless" Red Sox?

Showing your naivety. Yankee fans don't ask for Red Sox autographs.

[Bulldogcakes]

Be honest. If this happened with a kid Yankee fan and one of the Red Sox, now many of you who think this is no big deal would have been talking about the "classless" Red Sox?

I'll be honest, this is pretty small compared to them constantly throwing the ball at various Yankee's heads and sending Jeter and Soriano to the hospital on one occasion. And that Red Sox security guy who started a brawl in the Yankee bullpen a few years back.

[Death Metal Moe]

Be honest. If this happened with a kid Yankee fan and one of the Red Sox, now many of you who think this is no big deal would have been talking about the "classless" Red Sox?

I don't give a shit about sports, so I wouldn't care either way.

[A.J.]

Yankee fans don't ask for Red Sox autographs.

Unless they're on a contract.

[ChrisTheCop]

I'll be honest, this is pretty small compared to them constantly throwing the ball at various Yankee's heads and sending Jeter and Soriano to the hospital on one occasion. And that Red Sox security guy who started a brawl in the Yankee bullpen a few years back.

this is a KID! cmon...surely you gotta see the difference!!!

What about this...

nothing wrong with a player using the old sharpie to sign a lady's lustful bosom, right?

But what if the girl is 10?

Theres got to be a line. Kids still think the game is pure and fun... why be the one to ROON it?