randy johnson a big hit in NY

[sniffa]

If today's actions are any indication, Randy Johnson has a lot to learn about dealing with the New York media.

The Yankees' newest acquistion engaged in a heated exchange and shoving match with a CBS 2 cameraman Monday on Manhattan's Madison Avenue.

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"C'mon man, I'm just taking a picture," the cameraman pleaded as the security guard attempted to intervene. "No pictures," he warned him.

As the tape continued to roll, Johnson became more agitated. He appeared to shove the cameraman while brushing past him and grumbling "Get out my face!"

"C'mon Randy, I'm just taking a picture!" the photographer repeated.

"Don't get in my face, and don't talk back to me!" Johnson scolded as he continued to try to block the lens.

http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/ny-spunit0111,0,948814.story?coll=ny-homepage-big-pix

[BurtWorm]

1. Well, he is kind of ugly.

I can see why he wouldn't want his picture taken.

[Book Lover]

2. "...don't talk back to me!" ? Welcome to NYC, buddy

and start smiling, unless you like the idea of being egged on the way to your limo... New York sports fans won't put up with that kind of attitude, young man. Not when we have to spend the kind of money Steinbrenner makes us pay to watch you boys play...

[tk2kewl]

3. Jackass

Anyway... Johnson isn't news in New York. We're talking ...

BELTRAN

[sniffa]

8. i hear pedro is gonna show up on time for the mets

don't dis him though..... that's when the headaches start.

[GreenArrow]

4. Fuck Randy Johnson

Here's hoping the American League knocks you on your arrogant ass, "Big Unit."

[Richardo]

6. Well they didn't when he was with the Mariners...

...but that was like 30 years ago...

[GreenArrow]

7. yeah he's good

but it's a different league, now with different players. Mostly I just hate seeing the Yankees buy all these great players. I hope he stiffs.

[Beer Snob-50]

5. fast forward one year....

george steinbrenner, after spending 207 million dollars to buy another world championship, bought the entire boston red sox team and moved them to new york. as he watched them pop the champagne one more year he lamented, "if you cann't beat them, buy them!"

george was still in a drunken stupor after watching his prized offseason acquistion, randy johnson break his pitching hand earlier in the season trying to punch out mike lupica.

[tk2kewl]

10. One of my favorite Onion headlines....

Yankees Ensure 2003 Pennant By Signing Every Player In Baseball

NEW YORK—With a week to go before pitchers and catchers report for spring training, the New York Yankees shored up their pitching, hitting, and defense Monday by signing every player in professional...

http://theonion.com

[Drifter]

9. So he's an Asshole ...

He should fit in with the Yankees.

Cheers
Drifter

[bluestateguy]

11. Oh, he's going to love New York

A word of advice to the "big unit": these east coast media types play hardball. They are a lot tougher than the softball sportswriters in Seattle and Phoenix.

[miss_kitty]

12. His nickname was 'Mullet' in Seattle

he evah get a haircut?