Baseball Hits bird, Player Could Face Charges

WorldNetDaily.Com ^ | 4/23/03

[bigfootbob]

"And ugly. And he probably smells bad and eats his boogers"

You forgot to mention his bedwetting.

[Normal4me]

You sound like the type of person that intentionally swerves to hit a squirrel running across the road. An accident is one thing but he AIMED for it!

[Exit148]

Kid?

He's 6'3, weighs 210, and is one month shy of 20.

If he had hit the bird by accident, that would be one thing. But he aimed at it and laughed when he missed.

He's an unfeeling, cruel, sadistic SOB. I hope the fans boo him.

[hoosierham]

People who hurt and kill animals for sport are slightly lower than pond scum ; I have NO problem with those who harvest animals hunanely for food or fur.

It is the mind that ENJOYS inflicting pain that worries me.

[bigfootbob]

"I hope the fans boo him."

They will.

[LasVegasMac]

We need ospreys more than we need a$$holes like Ryu

I'll second that. Send him back home so he can pitch a few at Godzilla or something. What a moron.

LVM

[Old Professer]

Why not? I watched seagulls eating left-over KFC in La Jolla at the beach, they picked the bones clean.

[color_tear]

I still can not figure out the differences of fishing, hunting, Texas Rattle Snake roundup, one of the college's bug eating festival, pick a live lobster out of a tank in a restaurant and this guy's childish action.

They all look the same to me, unfeeling, cruel, sadistic SOB. Sorry, they are not the same. The only intension of the others is to KILL.

[TopQuark]

Make him live with Robert Byrd for a year. As a mistress. Nah, too crual for a civilized society such as ours. We only elect KKK as senators...

[Paulus Invictus]

Of course not! The Koreans are known to like fried osprey, so he was merely going after his dinner entree. Hey, they also like baked or braised small dogs and putrid cabbage!

[TheRedSoxWinThePennant]

well instead of wasting space here on free republic why dont you go teach your children about all the innocent fun they can have hurling hard objects at resting wildlife. It's fun right? piss off

[bigfootbob]

"piss off"

No, the enema tube goes in the other hole.;)

[joesnuffy]

sadistic a$$hole...send him back to the minors or back under the rock he crawled out from under

[hotpotato]

He's an unfeeling, cruel, sadistic SOB. I hope the fans boo him.

I agree. Ospreys have a tough time of it. I'm wondering what will happen to this mom and chicks. This species of birds depends on both parents for survival. I've watched them for hours. They are tenacious in defending their nests from other birds that will kill their offspring. Without the male, the female will have to leave the chick defenseless while searching for food. I suspect the chicks won't make it. Will be a surprise if the male makes it. Doesn't sound good for him. Wonder how many kids were in the park watching the warmup and picking up on the lesson that targeting nesting ospreys is great sport.

[hotpotato]

Update

(they must have received a lot of hate email - the pair had been living in the park for a long time - Ospreys are one of the species of birds that select a mate for life)

CUBS ANNOUNCE ANIMAL CLINIC FUNDRAISER

The Daytona Cubs have designated Friday, April 25th as Ozzy & Harriet Night at the Ballpark in reference to the pair of Ospreys that for a long time have called Jackie Robinson Ballpark home.

One of the Ospreys was hit by a baseball purportedly thrown by Cubs Pitcher Jae Kuk Ryu. Animal Control Officers were summoned and the bird was taken to the Animal Clinic of Edgewater for medical treatment.

“The Daytona Cubs had no knowledge of this type of activity and further would never condone animal abuse actions. We ask that the community please understand that the alleged actions of one player do not erase the efforts of the remainder of the Daytona Cubs team in community events, fundraising, and other positive activities,” stated Daytona Cubs General Manager Buck Rogers. “The Daytona Cubs, as well as the entire community, greatly regret any harm that comes to any bird or animal, especially our very own Osprey, Ozzy. Hundreds of calls and emails have come into our office and we will respond to all of them.”

On Friday night, the Daytona Cubs will conduct a fundraiser benefiting the Animal Clinic of Edgewater, a veterinary clinic that relies solely upon donations for its operations.

The Daytona Cubs will be auctioning off season tickets and other baseball paraphernalia. The Chicago Cubs have donated autographed baseballs from Chicago Cubs Manager Dusty Baker, Mark Prior, Kerry Wood, Moises Alou, and will also donate $1 per person of the number fans in attendance at the game. Andy Dunn, the VP of Brevard Operations of the Montreal Expos, has donated the use of a luxury suite at Space Coast Stadium for a future Daytona Cubs game and $250 cash. Daytona Cubs owner Andy Rayburn will match the entire amount raised on this fundraiser.

“From our ownership down to our front office staff, we share the anguish of the community surrounding this tragic event. When it came to our attention that the Animal Clinic of Edgewater exists on private donations, we decided that a fundraiser to assist the people responsible for healing Ozzy is something positive that can come out of this negative incident,” said Rogers.

Animal Technician Jennifer Rosenfeldt, of the Animal Clinic of Edgewater, when informed of Friday’s fundraiser, replied, “I think it’s fantastic that you’re taking this step.”

For more information, call Daytona Cubs General Manager Buck Rogers at (386) 257-3172.

[Ciexyz]

What a rotten human being, to strike out at a beautiful creature of nature.

[hotpotato]

They are quite magnificent.

[EODGUY]

Good comment.

[Exit148]

"Wonder how many kids were in the park watching the warmup and picking up on the lesson that targeting nesting ospreys is great sport."

The one thing so great about the Minor Leagues is the player access to the fans. There were probably lot of kids who idolized him. I hope the kids were also aware of the Ozzie/Harriet 'pets' up in that nest.

This guy is going to wish he could relive that whole day, and make a few changes!

I'm glad that Ospreys have made a comeback. We have a large nesting area, here in NJ and the nests are increasing. I love seeing these little families up so high.

[hotpotato]

They had a photo of the pair included with their article about the fund-raising. It's gone. Could mean the male didn't make it. Birds are pretty fragile. Was a nice photo.