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  • Alou absolves fan who went after ball of blame

    10/15/2003 5:52:29 AM PDT · by new cruelty · 124 replies · 313+ views
    Chicago Sun Times ^ | October 15, 2003 | RON RAPOPORT
    Dear fan in the stands who deflected a foul ball that Cubs left fielder Moises Alou had a chance to catch Tuesday at Wrigley Field: Whoever you are, Alou forgives you. ''I feel sorry for the guy,'' said Alou, who thinks he had an excellent chance to catch the ball the Marlins' Luis Castillo hit into the first row of the stands down the left-field line and perhaps short-circuit what turned out to be an eight-run eighth inning in the Cubs' horrific 8-3 loss. ''Every fan in every ballpark goes for the ball. He wants a souvenir. Hopefully, he won't...