Did anybody just see the brawl in the Cubs/Sox game?

[wndycty]

AJ just ran over the Cubs catcher Barrett in a clean play at home plate and Barret sucker punched him, both benches cleared and it got ugly.

Heres the punch just before it landed:


Chicago Cubs catcher Michael Barrett, left, scuffles with Chicago White Sox's A.J Pierzynski after a collision between the two at home plate as White Sox's Scott Podsednik (22) comes in to break up the scuffle during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 20, 2006, in Chicago. The scuffle set off a bench-clearing brawl. Cubs pitcher Rich Hill stands at front. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)


Chicago Cubs catcher Michael Barrett, left, punches Chicago White Sox's A.J Pierzynski in the face after a collision at home plate during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 20, 2006 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. The punch set off a bench-clearing brawl. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Four ejected after Cubs-ChiSox melee
Catcher Barrett punches Pierzynski after being barreled over at plate

CHICAGO - A.J. Pierzynski barreled over Cubs catcher Michael Barrett, who punched the White Sox catcher and started a bench-clearing melee in the second inning that led to four ejections Saturday.

Pierzynski slapped the plate after the collision as the ball got away from Barrett. The Cubs catcher got up, grabbed Pierzynski and punched him. The White Sox’s Scott Podsednik, who had been in the on-deck circle, wrestled Barrett to the ground.

White Sox center fielder Brian Anderson, who hit the bases loaded sacrifice fly to score Pierzynski, then got into a fight with Cubs first baseman John Mabry.

As Pierzynski went back to the dugout, he raised his hands in the air while a soldout crowd at U.S. Cellular Field roared. He slapped hands with his teammates.
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Chicago White Sox's A.J. Pierzynski (12) is safe at home as he collides with Chicago Cubs catcher Michael Barrett during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 20, 2006 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. After the play, Barrett and Pierzynski scuffled resulting in a bench-clearing brawl. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Look at how high Barrett's helmet is flying!!!

Chicago White Sox's A.J. Pierzynski, right, is safe at home after he collided with Chicago Cubs catcher Michael Barrett, center, as home plate umpire Greg Gibson, left, looks on during the second inning of a of a baseball game Saturday, May 20, 2006, in Chicago. After the play, Barrett punched Pierzynski resulting in a bench-clearing brawl. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

[Gidney N Cloyd]

1. Thanks, I forgot the game was on. Was watching 7-Year Itch.

(I also somehow forgot how gorgeous MM was. I'll just have to tear myself away.)

[reyd reid reed]

2. Huh?

Wha....?

I thought it was a 2:05 start...they're playing already AND I'M MISSING IT?

Shit.

And I can't find it on Extra Innings (they're not showing anything until 5) and it's not on WGN. Has Fux already started its regional shit?

DAMN it!!

My Barrett's out, I take it...

[Gidney N Cloyd]

4. Yeah, it's on FAUX.

[reyd reid reed]

6. ARRRGGGHHHH!!

I HATE this regional bullshit. Since I live in Colorado, once it starts up I almost Never get my Cubbies on Saturday. I have to rely on the kindness of strangers and MLB.com -- and I've got dialup so MLB.com is all but useless.


x(

[ZombieNixon]

3. So that's what that was.

I head the guys in the next room yelling "OH SHIT!" and stuff like that, so I peeked in. I thought they were just watching a game. Didn't realize there was a brawl. :o

[wndycty]

8. I just watched it back on TiVo. . .

. . .Barrett got embarrassed because he got run over by AJ, then AJ smacked the plate with his hand, then Barrett sucker punched him, Scotty Pods tackled Barrett. . .it was classic Cubs/Sox rivalry.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

9. If the Cubs had a headcase contest between Zambrano, Barret & Walker

it would probably end in a 3-way tie.

[wndycty]

10. See the pics I just put in the OP

:kick:

[Gabi Hayes]

5. dyou realize how NICE it is outside?

do I?

[Gidney N Cloyd]

7. I just have to work on the N. end of my deck awhile so I can see the TV.

[JVS]

11. No-good Cub thugs!

[JVS]

12. It was good to see the Sox rise above it by re-loading the bases...

and Iguchi hitting a grand slam. Show those louts that their antics may fly up at Wrigley, but on the South Side the game is all about excellent performance.

[wndycty]

13. I want to see the photo of AJ running Barrett over. . .

. . .it was a thing of beauty!

[wndycty]

15. Found it and added it to the OP

:kick:

[JVS]

16. He didn't even cleat the guy, that punch was totally unprovoked!

[wndycty]

18. His feelings were hurt and he had no choice but to punch him . . .

. . .typical Cub.

[JVS]

19. God forbid he resolve to perform better in the game as his vengeance

This is just another typical incident of the Cubs being unable to play by the rules. I blame MLB for not cracking down on Sammy Sosa for corking his bat. That allowed the Cubs to think that their violations of the rules are acceptable.

[LoZoccolo]

22. Good call.

I forgot about Corky Sosa's incident; there does seem to be a pattern.

[JVS]

And we shouldn't forget about the shooting last year at Wrigley.

The Chicago Cubs have created a "Culture of Death and Poor Sportsmanship"

[LoZoccolo]

27. Let's not forget to take a moment to support our troops.

[JVS]

29. The Freedom Fighters thank you, LoZoccolo

[wndycty]

30. Yeah but a female Cubs fan threw a ball at Jacque Jones the other night. .

Drunk fan throws ball at Cubs outfielder
Woman nearly nails Jones in face from bleachers in right; Cubs beat Nats

CHICAGO - Even a stellar outing by Carlos Zambrano couldn’t prevent Jacque Jones from being targeted by a home fan.

Zambrano pitched four-hit ball through eight innings, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 4-0 Tuesday night for just their second win in 14 games.

However, Jones, who has been booed repeatedly during his first season with the Cubs, received quite a scare before the top of the ninth inning as a fan in the right-field bleachers threw a ball that nearly hit Jones in the face. According to Cubs officials, the woman was drunk and detained by ballpark security, but not arrested. They wouldn’t release her name.

“I threw a ball to Juan (Pierre) and then turned around to get in my position and the ball came whizzing past my head,” Jones said. “It went right past my face. I’m not going to let one person ruin my time here. I signed here for three years and I signed to help this team win.”
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[Nailzberg]

35. Surely you jest? I thought the Cubs fans were the real baseball fans?

:sarcasm: That's what they always say.

At least when a drunk Sox fan attacks, they go after the opponent.

[JVS]

24. Dupe

[Gidney N Cloyd]

31. Sosa got like a 7 or 8 game suspension for that.

What other "violations of the rules" are we talking about?

[JVS]

32. That was too soft. It seems that his home-run numbers are way down since..

that happened, what a strange coincidence :eyes:

[Gidney N Cloyd]

33. His numbers dropped off after he got beaned-- he never really got

his confidence back-- and last I heard he wasn't playing anywhere after a bad stay with the Orioles. And a week suspension seems to be about average.
(Yikes, I can't believe I'm defending that selfish showboat Sosa... )

[JVS]

34. I don't know, the cork would probably have helped his #s

[LoZoccolo]

14. The Cubs might be on the north side...

...but seem to have much less class.

[Oeditpus Rex]

17. W00t!

Baseball fight! :bounce:

[Gidney N Cloyd]

20. So what was the deal with Anderson and Mabry?

[wndycty]

23. Not sure, but look at the pics below

Mabry swings like a girl.

[JVS]

25. From the TV coverage, I must say that the Cubs seemed to be getting...

the worst of it, except for the unprovoked initial punch.

[wndycty]

26. Yeah the Sox immediately swarmed. . .

Scotty Pods tackled Barrett and Anderson jumped on Mabry. . .it was a beautiful thing as it relates to team work. You want to avoid these situations, however when they arise you want to see a team stick together.

[JVS]

28. Yes everyone should go right in except the pitcher.

I excuse pitchers from brawling because an ejection of a pitcher from the game can seriously screw up the manager's pitcher-rotation plans. I'm just glad that the Cubs were held at bay and their fiendish terrorization of the Southern Chicago was brought to a swift end.

[wndycty]

21. More pics and these are good!

Chicago White Sox player Brian Anderson (C) and Chicago Cubs player John Mabry fight while White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen (L) and Cubs manager Dusty Baker (R) try to break it up in the second inning of their Interleague baseball game in Chicago May 20, 2006. Both teams' benches emptied after White Sox base runner A.J. Pierzynski collided with Cubs catcher Michael Barrett on a play at home plate. REUTERS/Frank Polich


Chicago White Sox base runner A.J. Pierzynski (C) collides with Chicago Cubs catcher Michael Barrett while home plate umpire Greg Gibson prepares to make the call in the second inning of their Interleague baseball game in Chicago May 20, 2006. Barrett, Pierzynski and two other player were ejected from the game for fighting. REUTERS/Frank Polich


Chicago Cubs catcher Michael Barrett (R) punches Chicago White Sox base runner A.J. Pierzynski after he collided with Barrett on a play at home plate in the second inning of their Interleague baseball game in Chicago May 20, 2006. Barrett, Pierzynski and two other players were ejected from the game after both benches emptied during a fight on the field. REUTERS/Frank Polich


Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs players fight after a collision at home plate between the White Sox A.J. Pierzynski and the Cubs Michael Barrett in the second inning of their Interleague baseball game in Chicago May 20, 2006. Barrett, Pierzynski and two other players were ejected from the game for fighting. REUTERS/Frank Polich