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Had lunch with Jeff Bagwell today...

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by mr_oily, Jul 23, 2002.

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  1. mr_oily

    mr_oily Member

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    Well I was sitting at another table across the room but we were both at a Cafe Express eating our lunch.
    Everyone loves him so much, he coudn't even eat lunch in peace. Autographs n ****, I could tell his wife was over it...:(

    We love you Jeff!
    I didn't bother you either!
     
    #1 mr_oily, Jul 23, 2002
  2. rockHEAD

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    ahh... the price of fame.
    they should've ordered it to-go!
     
    #2 rockHEAD, Jul 23, 2002
  3. BobFinn*

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    What, no pics???:confused:
     
    #3 BobFinn*, Jul 23, 2002
  4. outlaw

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    i would glady sign autographs if i was being paid what he is being paid.
     
    #4 outlaw, Jul 23, 2002
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    I wouldn't gladly sign autographs because I was being paid. I'm being paid by my team to play ball, not sign autographs. But, If I was a famous ballplayer, I would gladly sign autographs because If I were a fan, I would want to get autographs from my favorite player, not because of how much money I make.
     
    #5 Oski2005, Jul 23, 2002
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    Im sure everywhere he goes, he is getting smothered by fans. It would be nice to be able to go out and have a relaxing meal with your wife. I dont think the size of his contract justifies that.
     
    #6 rezdawg, Jul 23, 2002
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    I got his autograph at a Rockets game once. I saw him headed into the bathroom, so my friend and I waited outside till he came out. No way was I gonna ask him while he was peeing! He signed my Rockets ticket stub, and I still have it.
     
    #7 Behad, Jul 23, 2002
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    It's not an easy life for an intravert. No one can pay you enuff to make up for the personal space you lose. Barkely is one of the few who seems to accept it as a positive thing.
     
    #8 PhiSlammaJamma, Jul 24, 2002
  9. rockHEAD

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    but geez... does anyone have enough decency to let the man eat? maybe wait till he's done before asking him to sign an auto?
     
    #9 rockHEAD, Jul 24, 2002
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    I'd gladly sign 100 autographs a day if I could make 8-10 million dollars a year.
     
    #10 LiLStevie3, Jul 24, 2002
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    Poor Bagwell. With the money he makes he can buy his own fancy restaurant with his own private dining room if it's that much of a problem. Bagwell makes more in one game than an EE graduate from UT.
     
    #11 Baqui99, Jul 27, 2002
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    I guess you'd piss off the 101st fan then.


    os
     
    #12 Old School, Jul 27, 2002
  13. Refman

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    Shouldn't this be entitled "I had lunch NEAR Jeff Bagwell today." LOL

    As for the autographs...if you wait until the man is done with dinner and show common courtesy he should sign the autograph. But the problem is that EVERYBODY wants one. It would end up being an hour for dinner and 3 hours to sign autographs.

    I understand that this is the price of fame, but he is a human being not a name signing machine. On the other hand he should be nice and cordial if you wish to exchange pleasantires.

    Fan: Hey Jeff...you had a great game last night.
    Jeff: Thanks man...I appreciate the support.

    That's just called civility.
     
    #13 Refman, Jul 28, 2002
  14. Another Brother

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    He's heard the trade rumors and endearing himself to the fans, one restaurant at a time.
     
    #14 Another Brother, Jul 30, 2002
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    which cafe express was it. i go to the one by the galleria. maybe i can see him next time:cool:
     
    #15 guest, Jul 30, 2002
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