View Full Version : Lance Berkman earns NL Player Of The Week
johnmvp
04-28-2008, 02:04 PM
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20080428&content_id=2604244&vkey=pr_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Congratulations to Berkman and his fantastic start. He has earned Nation League player of the week this week and it's well deserved. He's been killing the ball lately and coming through in clutch situations. Berkman and Tejada are the core of this team and the main reason for the six game winning streak (which ended). Let's hope for another run today against the D-Backs.
EbolaScola
04-29-2008, 06:11 PM
I was a fan of Berkman until he completely ignored me at the game last week. I work for the Astros, and I was standing where many of the players come in. We were the only ones in there, and he looked at me and didn't even crack a smile, much less say hi. I always thought he was a nice guy, but I'm hoping he was just having a bad day.
johnmvp
04-29-2008, 06:19 PM
I think you would get that from any player to tell you the truth. They all are overwhelmed with rabid fans so they try to stay clear and avoid as much eye contact as possible.
The thing that most annoyed me about Berkman was his recent crying towards the organization and to the media but hoepfully that's long lost.
What do you do for the organization? (work)
ryan17wagner
04-29-2008, 07:51 PM
I was a fan of Berkman until he completely ignored me at the game last week. I work for the Astros, and I was standing where many of the players come in. We were the only ones in there, and he looked at me and didn't even crack a smile, much less say hi. I always thought he was a nice guy, but I'm hoping he was just having a bad day.
Put your big boy jeans on and get over it.
I was a fan of Berkman until he completely ignored me at the game last week. I work for the Astros, and I was standing where many of the players come in. We were the only ones in there, and he looked at me and didn't even crack a smile, much less say hi. I always thought he was a nice guy, but I'm hoping he was just having a bad day.
Was your mouth hanging open? I'm just sayin'. :D
leroy420
04-30-2008, 12:27 PM
I was a fan of Berkman until he completely ignored me at the game last week. I work for the Astros, and I was standing where many of the players come in. We were the only ones in there, and he looked at me and didn't even crack a smile, much less say hi. I always thought he was a nice guy, but I'm hoping he was just having a bad day.
I'm going to say this in the nicest possible way...
Quit your cryin.
Does everyone that walks past you on a daily basis say "hi" or smile at you? Why should it be any different for Lance? you work there.
EbolaScola
05-07-2008, 03:41 PM
I think you would get that from any player to tell you the truth. They all are overwhelmed with rabid fans so they try to stay clear and avoid as much eye contact as possible.
The thing that most annoyed me about Berkman was his recent crying towards the organization and to the media but hoepfully that's long lost.
What do you do for the organization? (work)
But he looked me right in the eye. That's why it bothered me that he didn't say anything. If he didn't look at me, I wouldn't have expected anything at all. Other players said hi to me, including Sampson, Matsui, Tejada, and some Colorado Rockies players whose names I don't even know.
I'm a guest services rep, by the way.
EbolaScola
05-07-2008, 03:42 PM
Does everyone that walks past you on a daily basis say "hi" or smile at you? Why should it be any different for Lance? you work there.
If you're going to look someone in the eye, which he did, it's common courtesy to at least acknowledge them, even if you don't know them. Even a nod would do. If he didn't look at me at all, I wouldn't expect anything from him. So you're saying if I were just a regular fan who doesn't work there, he would've acted differently?
Maybe it's just me, but people don't seem to care much for manners these days. The fact that people are telling me to get over it is proof of that. However, I'm sure if they were in my position, they would've felt the same way.
Castor27
05-07-2008, 03:47 PM
You know he probably went into the locker room and had this conversation with Brad Ausmus "You know that Guest Services Rep guy is rude. He looked me right in the eye and didn't say anything. No nod or nothing. What is with people's manners today..."
johnmvp
05-07-2008, 03:53 PM
Castor, you have to much time on your hands.
EbolaScola
05-07-2008, 03:53 PM
You know he probably went into the locker room and had this conversation with Brad Ausmus "You know that Guest Services Rep guy is rude. He looked me right in the eye and didn't say anything. No nod or nothing. What is with people's manners today..."
I know he didn't say that because I smiled at him. :)
bigtexxx
05-07-2008, 04:04 PM
Lance is absolutely on fire right now. totally locked in
Ebola - judging Lance based on your "incident" is retarded
rrj_gamz
05-07-2008, 04:07 PM
The Big Puma has spoken...
EbolaScola
05-07-2008, 04:16 PM
Lance is absolutely on fire right now. totally locked in
Ebola - judging Lance based on your "incident" is retarded
Ok, so I should just let it go because he's hitting the ball well. But you're right, I shouldn't judge anyone based on first impressions. That's why I said I hope he was having a bad day.
DBrunk01
05-08-2008, 07:45 AM
It is a little retarded. My first impression is that you reacted to that like a chick. I'm kinda hoping you're just having a bad day.
I know that's a smartass thing for me to say, but seriously man - how many people do you pass on a daily basis that you catch a glance in the eye from but don't exchange pleasantries? If I said hello to everyone I looked at, I'd be doing nothing else all day since I work in a very very busy place. With Lance, seeing fans, reporters, employees and gobs of people in general every day being a sports celebrity, he doesn't give you a smile or a hello and you hope he's having a bad day.
Jesus.
If it wasn't Lance Berkman, would you care?
RocketManJosh
05-08-2008, 10:41 AM
Ok, so I should just let it go because he's hitting the ball well. But you're right, I shouldn't judge anyone based on first impressions. That's why I said I hope he was having a bad day.
You just don't get it ... you are the only one who thinks you were snubbed and to be honest your complaint is about as valid as saying, "Man Lance Berkman walked by me and he didn't even give me any money!"
Get over yourself or you are going to have a lot of disappointment in your life.
Hippieloser
05-08-2008, 10:50 AM
You got off easy. I looked Lance Berkman in the eye once and he kicked me in the nuts.
Darrinlane
05-08-2008, 11:01 AM
The Big Puma has spoken...
Just curious. Why is his nickname big puma?
Uprising
05-08-2008, 11:30 AM
Just curious. Why is his nickname big puma?
Big Puma
nickname for Houston Astros baseball player/all-star Lance Berkman. bestowed upon him (tongue in cheek, yet good naturedly) by local radio station due to his "cat-like" movements around the base paths.
All Star first baseman Lance Berkman. A Big Puma glides effortlessly, and moves with cat-like nimbleness around the bases. Big Puma would never, ever fall while running the bases. Watching Big Puma accelerate gracefully to full speed has been known to make grown men cry. Occasionally, if you listen intently, you can hear the Big Puma battle cry: Raaayyrrrrrrrrrrrr!!
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Big+Puma&defid=1924533
Uprising
05-08-2008, 11:31 AM
Congrats to Lance.
EbolaScola
05-08-2008, 12:27 PM
It is a little retarded. My first impression is that you reacted to that like a chick. I'm kinda hoping you're just having a bad day.
If it wasn't Lance Berkman, would you care?
I am a chick. Does that make it better? And, I don't care who it is. If you don't want to acknowledge people, don't look them in the eye.
Apollo Creed
05-08-2008, 12:29 PM
I guess he thought you were ugly.
:( :( :(
H-townhero
05-08-2008, 12:32 PM
He's probably going to get NL player of the week again. :D
EbolaScola
05-08-2008, 12:33 PM
I guess he thought you were ugly.
:( :( :(
Haha, I hope not. Anyway, I've said my peace. I'm sorry you guys don't agree with me, so we'll just have to leave it at that. Although I'm sure many of you would have felt the same way if you were in my position. Good day, all.
DoitDickau
05-08-2008, 12:36 PM
Ebola, he was just playing hard to get with you.
bobrek
05-08-2008, 12:38 PM
I am a chick. Does that make it better? And, I don't care who it is. If you don't want to acknowledge people, don't look them in the eye.
Look what happened to Roger Clemens when he smiled at Mindy Mcready.
I am a chick. Does that make it better?
YES.
RocketManJosh
05-08-2008, 03:25 PM
I am a chick. Does that make it better? And, I don't care who it is. If you don't want to acknowledge people, don't look them in the eye.
no but it makes a whole lot more sense
Raven Lunatic
05-08-2008, 04:03 PM
Thank god I didn't make that "sand in the vagina" quip I almost typed out.
thacabbage
05-08-2008, 04:31 PM
The fact that you continue to perpetuate this episode is incredibly embarrassing for you.
Trader_Jorge
05-08-2008, 04:49 PM
My first impression is that you reacted to that like a chick.
Props to you -- nice read!
johnmvp
05-09-2008, 03:09 AM
Wow lay off her a little. Don't like her reaction then tell her and don't bother opening the thread again.
She should post pics of herself then the bbs panel will determine if the Puma was correct in snubbing her
btw lance has a hot looking wife, unless Ebola is just as hot and habitually wears low cut or tight fitting clothes (with maybe a little jiggle of the twins when she smiles and says hello), I doubt lance even knows she exists...
RocketManJosh
05-09-2008, 10:23 AM
Wow lay off her a little. Don't like her reaction then tell her and don't bother opening the thread again.
Wow ... what a knight in shining armor
DBrunk01
05-09-2008, 12:53 PM
LOL....
Well, if you are a chick - like someone else said, it does make more sense. I wouldn't say it makes it better, but I'm less inclined to roll my eyes at you now. Now it's more of a knowing smile.
I too like the guy who's jumping in the say lay off of her, by the way. So noble, especially since pretty much all of the criticisms came BEFORE the revelation of her gender. I hope you get a phone number out of it at least.
Castor27
05-12-2008, 02:02 PM
He wins again:
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20080512&content_id=2686412&vkey=pr_mlbcom&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
He wins again:
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20080512&content_id=2686412&vkey=pr_mlbcom&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Keep snubbing chicks, Lance. It's working for you!
rrj_gamz
05-12-2008, 03:48 PM
It's like Deja Vu all over again...
The Big Puma has spoken, again...
bladeage
05-13-2008, 10:59 AM
Astros have revived the Clutch in Clutch City.
Fegwu
05-15-2008, 11:28 PM
I was a fan of Berkman until he completely ignored me at the game last week. I work for the Astros, and I was standing where many of the players come in. We were the only ones in there, and he looked at me and didn't even crack a smile, much less say hi. I always thought he was a nice guy, but I'm hoping he was just having a bad day.
Give him another chance. I say this because I have experienced a situation where it looked like I was looking directly at this person but my mind was far away. Later this person that I was a snub. That said, I am still not big on Lance after what he said about his pitcher coupled with the hypocrisy of the steroid issue. I will feel better when/if he apologizes to Velverde.
Oh btw, here is may numbers as at May15, 2008:
HITS = 27
DBLS = 7
HRS = 6
RBIs = 15
STBs = 2
BBs = 8
BA = .587
OBP = .648
SLG = 1.130
OPS = 1.779
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