Strib: Twins Fan Banned From Target Field For Aggressive Pursuit of Bats/Balls

[Seth Stohs]

http://www.startribune.com/twins-fan-banned-from-target-field-over-pursuit-of-baseballs-goes-to-the-plate-to-come-back/500642671/

 

 

According to the above article in the Star Tribune, the Twins banned Jason Gabbert from Target Field. Gabbert says he's just an enthusiastic fan looking for memorabilia. The Twins (and one judge so far) disagree. 

 

Gabbert, who is 49 (!), says he will refile in a federal court.

 

Allegations have been that he has been physical, or that he negotiates with fans to get their game-used stuff.

 

I think this is an interesting case, to be sure... and it could lead this thread in several directions. This case, or just how much is too much, or how far is too far, for adults to go to get game-used bats or balls. 

 

What do you think?

[Craig Arko]

I think adults should act like grown ups.

[Riverbrian]

I suppose I have to pause and consider the possibility that there was some sort of plot conceived by random fans who don't know each other to pick on this guy they don't know unfairly at random times over a period of years. 

 

OK... I have paused and considered it. 

 

Not only should be banned from Target Field. I think the state of Minnesota should ban him from Minnesota and force him to live in Wisconsin where that type of behavior is more routine. 

 

 

[Thrylos]

Weirdo.

 

That said, if they did not throw balls in the stands there would be less of a problem.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

I suppose I have to pause and consider the possibility that there was some sort of plot conceived by random fans who don't know each other to pick on this guy they don't know unfairly at random times over a period of years.

 

OK... I have paused and considered it.

 

Not only should be banned from Target Field. I think the state of Minnesota should ban him from Minnesota and force him to live in Wisconsin where that type of behavior is more routine.

no way, only Illinois puts up with that crap

[notoriousgod71]

Bold move to ban a guy that actually pays money to watch this team play.

[Squirrel]

 

I suppose I have to pause and consider the possibility that there was some sort of plot conceived by random fans who don't know each other to pick on this guy they don't know unfairly at random times over a period of years. 

 

OK... I have paused and considered it. 

 

Not only should be banned from Target Field. I think the state of Minnesota should ban him from Minnesota and force him to live in Wisconsin where that type of behavior is more routine. 

Did you read the whole article?

[Mr. Brooks]

Wow, this sounds like a seriously unhinged person.

I sincerely hope he gets the help he needs before he does something really stupid.

[Riverbrian]

 

Did you read the whole article?

 

I did. I can guarentee it wasn't me. We spell our names completely different. 

[nicksaviking]

If he’s not a member of Twins Daily already can someone point him in our direction? I wish to give him a 25 point warning.

[Platoon]

What strikes me is that after not reading the article, and having watched this team since Calvin rolled into town, that the last 8? years would make anyone excited about this team. Interested? Possibly. Excited? That's kind of a stretch.

[USAFChief]

54 people banned between 2014-2017? Seems like a lot, to me.

 

This guy seems to deserve it, though.

[BobAzar]

I blame Zack Hample. 

 

I love getting foul balls as much as the next person, but I dont understand the mentality that you deserve a ball. 

 

As a grown male (34 years old), I follow this:

 

 

 

source: https://deadspin.com/5905512/do-you-deserve-that-foul-ball-consult-this-handy-chart

Edited November 16, 2018 by drbob524

[ashbury]

54 people banned between 2014-2017? Seems like a lot, to me.

TD ModCon'14 inflated those numbers somewhat.

[nicksaviking]

 

TD ModCon'14 inflated those numbers somewhat.

 

I presume Carole could only get banned at maximum once during a single game though, correct?

[USAFChief]

I presume Carole could only get banned at maximum once during a single game though, correct?

false. She got banned from the Metrodome...while attending a game at Target Field.

[Vanimal46]

false. She got banned from the Metrodome...while attending a game at Target Field.

I heard she can't step foot in the city of St. Paul after her antics inside Xcel Energy Center.

[Halsey Hall]

I see it all in Ft Myers. Parents train their kids to beg for bats and gloves or autographs. How will these kids turn out?

[bird]

 

If he’s not a member of Twins Daily already can someone point him in our direction? I wish to give him a 25 point warning.

 

I...er, he is. And that warning would be redundant.

[nicksaviking]

 

I see it all in Ft Myers. Parents train their kids to beg for bats and gloves or autographs. How will these kids turn out?

 

Which ballplayers are giving away gloves?! 

 

Asking for my kid.

[diehardtwinsfan]

 

If he’s not a member of Twins Daily already can someone point him in our direction? I wish to give him a 25 point warning.

 

Until you find out that this was Chief.

[Squirrel]

 

I presume Carole could only get banned at maximum once during a single game though, correct?

Hey ... it wasn't me ... I was holding the bail money ... and spent it on shoes letting them sit in jail for the weekend.

[Squirrel]

In all seriousness, though, the man seems like he is in need of some help. Hope he gets it.

[USAFChief]

Hey ... it wasn't me ... I was holding the bail money ... and spent it on shoes letting them sit in jail for the weekend.

it was cheaper than a hotel.

[Squirrel]

 

it was cheaper than a hotel.

That and ... hey, there's comfort in what you're used to. To you guys Comfort Inn = jail.

[ewen21]

The whole "fan experience" thing has become insane.  No more throwing balls into the crowd, fans don't deserve it

[ashbury]

That and ... hey, there's comfort in what you're used to. To you guys Comfort Inn = jail.

But their Rewards Program is a lot more appealing. In some states, just 3 stays earns you a lifetime bed!

[Mr. Brooks]

He posted under his real name way back when I was on the other local sports message board.

He was very aggressive towards other people there as well.

[Halsey Hall]

Which ballplayers are giving away gloves?! 

 

Asking for my kid.

Batting gloves, and they ask all, some comply. If I knew how to put a photo on here I'd show you my stuff.

[dbminn]

Same name shows up in a state fair/Vikings ticket swindle from 2016.