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Esen · 08-15-2003, 05:43 PM

I got a kick out of reading this..

Fan tries to sell Weaver on eBay

Associated Press
Aug. 15, 2003 10:00 AM

A frustrated New York Yankees fan has taken his displeasure of pitcher Jeff Weaver to the Internet. The fan is trying to use eBay to auction off the struggling right-hander, who's 6-and-9 with a hefty 5.78 ERA this year.

The fan -- known as "free range veal" on eBay, describes Weaver as a pitcher "in fair-to-good condition, hardly used and showing minor wear." He notes that he'll only sell Weaver to Boston, the Yankees' chief rival in the American League East.

The auction ad was placed hours after Weaver allowed nine runs and 13 hits in an 11-to-0 loss at Kansas City. Bidding began at one cent, but the high bid after 13 hours had climbed to more than 300 thousand dollars.

The fan says he'll also accept a white turtle neck and a bag of batting practice balls in lieu of payment for Weaver.

Tex · 08-15-2003, 06:12 PM

That's awesome.

As for Weaver, It's too bad he has pitched so bad in New York as he was pretty good in Detroit. I think moving from the starting rotation to the bullpen might have hurt him with his confidence. He also comes at a pretty hefty price for just being an average to poor reliever.

Blu2e354 · 08-15-2003, 06:40 PM

I think weaver just needs to get out of new york and that will help his career. Once you struggle in Ny its hard to turn it around

JoeyB · 08-18-2003, 04:37 PM

He's questioning every pitching and doubting himself far too much to ever succeed in New York. They'll trade him to Milwaukee or Cincinnati--he'll go back to winning about 14 games a year and live a nice, quiet life.

Hopefully it will happen soon!

08-15-2003, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Esen TFPer formaly known as Chauncey Location: North East	This is too Funny- Yankee fans I got a kick out of reading this.. Fan tries to sell Weaver on eBay Associated Press Aug. 15, 2003 10:00 AM A frustrated New York Yankees fan has taken his displeasure of pitcher Jeff Weaver to the Internet. The fan is trying to use eBay to auction off the struggling right-hander, who's 6-and-9 with a hefty 5.78 ERA this year. The fan -- known as "free range veal" on eBay, describes Weaver as a pitcher "in fair-to-good condition, hardly used and showing minor wear." He notes that he'll only sell Weaver to Boston, the Yankees' chief rival in the American League East. The auction ad was placed hours after Weaver allowed nine runs and 13 hits in an 11-to-0 loss at Kansas City. Bidding began at one cent, but the high bid after 13 hours had climbed to more than 300 thousand dollars. The fan says he'll also accept a white turtle neck and a bag of batting practice balls in lieu of payment for Weaver. __________________ ~Esen What is everyone doing in my room?

08-15-2003, 06:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tex Crazy Location: Orange County, CA	That's awesome. As for Weaver, It's too bad he has pitched so bad in New York as he was pretty good in Detroit. I think moving from the starting rotation to the bullpen might have hurt him with his confidence. He also comes at a pretty hefty price for just being an average to poor reliever. __________________ "All I know is that I know nothing..."

08-18-2003, 04:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
JoeyB feeling tingly	He's questioning every pitching and doubting himself far too much to ever succeed in New York. They'll trade him to Milwaukee or Cincinnati--he'll go back to winning about 14 games a year and live a nice, quiet life. Hopefully it will happen soon! __________________ My mom is a Diamondbacks fan. She really likes the Big Unit

08-15-2003, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Blu2e354 Crazy Location: Illinois	I think weaver just needs to get out of new york and that will help his career. Once you struggle in Ny its hard to turn it around