Joe Smith of the Mets heckles the Wrigley Bleachers
Posted by: Richie Rich in Cubs, Drunken Fans, Hecklers, MetsMost of the time you see a video of heckling at a Major League Baseball game, the fans are giving it to a player, whether he be an outfielder or the bullpen catcher. There’s usually some profanity or something witty (or not so much) bantered about until the player acknowledges them.
But how often do you see a Major League player giving it to the fans?
Here’s Joe Smith, a relief pitcher for the New York Mets, throwing some vulgarities towards the Bleacherites in Left Field at Wrigley on Tuesday, April 22 …
… Oh yeah, be warned … because Joe Smith has a potty mouth.
“You ain’t shit. You got nothin’. I’m in the big leagues, you idiot. I’m right here” or something like that. I love it. I’m not so sure Mets management will dig it - but it was Cub fans and not Met fans.
No word if Cincinnati Reds announcer Marty Brenneman sent Smith a fruit basket after the game.
Mind you, Smith gave up three hits and a run over 2/3 of an inning in the game and the Cubs went on to win 8-1 and sweep the Mets in the two-game series.
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April 24th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
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April 24th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
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April 24th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
This guy talking is such a tool. I am not a met’s fan but honestly look at this ass munch trying to describe a situation like hes being paid for it. Only in the low life city of Chicago.
April 24th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Talk about arrogance! I hate Cubs fans, and I’m sure being a big leaguer is great, but it’s not as if it’s the most noble of professions.
April 24th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
As a Mets fan, Joe Smith has no right to talk. He sucks!
April 24th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
F*ck him.
April 24th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Glad to see the Flub fans are getting bad press. It’s about time someone in the media spoke out about how terrible they are.
If you want the worst baseball experience ever, go to Wrigley.
April 25th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Who is Joe Smith? You mean there’s a real big leaguer with that name? I just thought that was what guy writes in the hotel register when he rents a room for a couple hours.
April 25th, 2008 at 10:55 am
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April 25th, 2008 at 11:11 am
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May 12th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Seems like the fans started this not Joe. Plus Smith is playing in the majors so he can’t suck because you wouldn’t call up someone who is bad. Also the guy who took this video has no idea what he is doing.
May 12th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Mike -
#1 - I agree the Bleachers started it.
#2 - I semi-agree. Every ballplayer in MLB SHOULD be pretty good. But Neifi perez has had a job in the bigs too ong for me to agree 100%
#3 - The guy is an idiot