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Cnasty wrote:Bartman to receive a World Series ring from the Cubbies.

Buckner and Bartman can finally die peacefully.

“Although I do not consider myself worthy of such an honor, I am deeply moved and sincerely grateful to receive an official Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Championship ring. I am fully aware of the historical significance and appreciate the symbolism the ring represents on multiple levels. My family and I will cherish it for generations. Most meaningful is the genuine outreach from the Ricketts family, on behalf of the Cubs organization and fans, signifying to me that I am welcomed back into the Cubs family and have their support going forward. I am relieved and hopeful that the saga of the 2003 foul ball incident surrounding my family and me is finally over.
I humbly receive the ring not only as a symbol of one of the most historic achievements in sports, but as an important reminder for how we should treat each other in today’s society. My hope is that we all can learn from my experience to view sports as entertainment and prevent harsh scapegoating, and to challenge the media and opportunistic profiteers to conduct business ethically by respecting personal privacy rights and not exploit any individual to advance their own self-interest or economic gain.
Moreover, I am hopeful this ring gesture will be the start of an important healing and reconciliation process for all involved. To that end, I request the media please respect my privacy, and the privacy of my family. I will not participate in interviews or further public statements at this time.
Words alone cannot express my heartfelt thanks to the Ricketts family, Crane Kenney, Theo Epstein, and the entire Cubs organization for this extraordinary gift, and for providing the City of Chicago and Cubs fans everywhere an unforgettable World Championship in 2016. I am happy to be reunited with the Cubs family and positively moving forward with my life.”

Apparently it's an out, but all players advance one base, because baseball rules weren't confusing enough.
Rule 7.04(c) Comment: If a fielder, after having made a legal catch, should fall into a stand or among spectators or into the dugout or any other out-of-play area while in possession of the ball after making a legal catch, or fall while in the dugout after making a legal catch, the ball is dead and each runner shall advance one base, without liability to be put out, from his last legally touched base at the time the fielder fell into, or in, such out-of-play area.

packsyd2284 wrote:The rule makes perfect sense to me. He caught the ball which should be an out regardless if it was in the stands/over the wall. Runners are naturally gonna tag up and should only be allowed to go one base as that dude prob layed there for a second as it hurt like hell naturally. Just my opinion.

nick wrote:how come we as fans care about roids but dont care about juiced balls?

Cnasty wrote:Slightly better than average?

Austin Jackson last night in Fenway

GeorgesGoons wrote:

Cnasty wrote:Slightly better than average?

Austin Jackson last night in Fenway

Amazing catch!

This is one of the rules I hate. The ball is out of play after he landed out of the playing field. Should be a HR.

cougnix wrote:

GeorgesGoons wrote:

Cnasty wrote:Slightly better than average?

Austin Jackson last night in Fenway

Amazing catch!

This is one of the rules I hate. The ball is out of play after he landed out of the playing field. Should be a HR.

Caught it while in play