Milk challenge has horrible consequences

Orenthal James · 08-25-2005, 12:26 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2142263

Marlins suspend batboy for milk-drinking dare

ESPN.com news services

Milk does a body good, but it didn't do good for one batboy.

On a dare, a Florida Marlins batboy tried to drink a gallon of milk in under an hour without throwing up. But not only did the batboy not succeed in the challenge, his mere attempt cost him his job for six games, the Miami Herald reported Wednesday.

The Marlins suspended the unidentified batboy for the team's upcoming six-game homestand against the Cardinals and Mets from Aug. 28 through Sept. 4 for accepting the dare Sunday from Dodgers pitcher (and former Marlin) Brad Penny.

Penny offered the batboy $500 if he could drink a gallon of milk in less than an hour before Sunday's game without throwing up. Penny told the paper the boy drank the milk and didn't throw up, but didn't finish the gallon in the allotted time frame to win the dare.

"It's kind of ridiculous that you get a 10-game suspension for steroids and a six-game suspension for milk," Penny told the Herald.

''It's ridiculous that they worry about stuff like that. It shows they [the Marlins organization] don't know anything about the game. That kind of stuff goes on everywhere. It didn't affect the way he worked, the way he did his job.''

transluscent · 08-25-2005, 12:35 AM

Tchocky · 08-25-2005, 12:41 AM

The Marlins suck anyway. They've won two championships in their short existence and still nobody cares. This is how the team's higher-ups vent their frustration; by throwing their weight around in the most ludicrous of situations.

Florida and baseball don't mix, unless it's spring training.

Orenthal James · 08-25-2005, 07:20 AM

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Originally posted by Tchocky
The Marlins suck anyway. They've won two championships in their short existence and still nobody cares. This is how the team's higher-ups vent their frustration; by throwing their weight around in the most ludicrous of situations.

Florida and baseball don't mix, unless it's spring training.

hey.

down here we love us some devil rays.

Nimrod's Son · 08-25-2005, 08:05 AM

milk was a bad choice

2Marlon2Brando · 08-25-2005, 09:47 AM

man college was fun

pink_ribbon_scars · 08-25-2005, 09:50 AM

i don't understand why they would suspend him.

Sonic Johnny · 08-25-2005, 09:55 AM

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Originally posted by 2Marlon2Brando
man college was fun

is that where you learnt to be a man?

BeautifulLoser · 08-25-2005, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nimrod's Son
milk was a bad choice

Nate the Grate · 08-25-2005, 04:54 PM

I heard on the radio that it was $1000 bucks. who can blame the batboy? screw the marlins, they're retarded.

oh, and, the devil rays are by far the worst organization in baseball, with the worst GM in baseball. they could have had a motherload of prospects by just dealing Aubrey Huff and Denys Baez, but instead asked for more. They were already getting 4 or 5 premier prospects, but they killed their chances by wanting MORE. haha they suck so much. remember the Canseco-McGriff-Vaughn trio? yeah, that worked out well.

I will give them credit for the Kazmir trade though, that was a steal.

08-25-2005, 05:28 PM

greg vaughn... i forgot about that mo fo

08-25-2005, 12:26 AM	#1
Orenthal James Minion of Satan Location: standard hotel accommodation Posts: 9,399	Milk challenge has horrible consequences http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2142263 Marlins suspend batboy for milk-drinking dare ESPN.com news services Milk does a body good, but it didn't do good for one batboy. On a dare, a Florida Marlins batboy tried to drink a gallon of milk in under an hour without throwing up. But not only did the batboy not succeed in the challenge, his mere attempt cost him his job for six games, the Miami Herald reported Wednesday. The Marlins suspended the unidentified batboy for the team's upcoming six-game homestand against the Cardinals and Mets from Aug. 28 through Sept. 4 for accepting the dare Sunday from Dodgers pitcher (and former Marlin) Brad Penny. Penny offered the batboy $500 if he could drink a gallon of milk in less than an hour before Sunday's game without throwing up. Penny told the paper the boy drank the milk and didn't throw up, but didn't finish the gallon in the allotted time frame to win the dare. "It's kind of ridiculous that you get a 10-game suspension for steroids and a six-game suspension for milk," Penny told the Herald. ''It's ridiculous that they worry about stuff like that. It shows they [the Marlins organization] don't know anything about the game. That kind of stuff goes on everywhere. It didn't affect the way he worked, the way he did his job.''

08-25-2005, 08:05 AM	#5
Nimrod's Son Master of Karate and Friendship Location: in your butt Posts: 72,943	milk was a bad choice __________________ - Nimrod's Son: Problem Solver!

08-25-2005, 12:35 AM	#2
transluscent Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,337

08-25-2005, 12:41 AM	#3
Tchocky Minion of Satan Location: Wher I en nd yu begn Posts: 6,996	The Marlins suck anyway. They've won two championships in their short existence and still nobody cares. This is how the team's higher-ups vent their frustration; by throwing their weight around in the most ludicrous of situations. Florida and baseball don't mix, unless it's spring training.

08-25-2005, 09:47 AM	#6
2Marlon2Brando Socialphobic Location: sometimes the same is different but mostly it's the same Posts: 14,519	man college was fun

08-25-2005, 09:50 AM	#7
pink_ribbon_scars At the beginning Location: GJ 1214 b Posts: 10,760	i don't understand why they would suspend him.

08-25-2005, 04:54 PM	#10
Nate the Grate Minion of Satan Posts: 6,212	I heard on the radio that it was $1000 bucks. who can blame the batboy? screw the marlins, they're retarded. oh, and, the devil rays are by far the worst organization in baseball, with the worst GM in baseball. they could have had a motherload of prospects by just dealing Aubrey Huff and Denys Baez, but instead asked for more. They were already getting 4 or 5 premier prospects, but they killed their chances by wanting MORE. haha they suck so much. remember the Canseco-McGriff-Vaughn trio? yeah, that worked out well. I will give them credit for the Kazmir trade though, that was a steal.

08-25-2005, 05:28 PM	#11
Quagmire Posts: n/a	greg vaughn... i forgot about that mo fo