Fan at Comiskey Park Ejected for Throwing Home Run Ball Back on Field

[happyyoungster]

Re: Fan at Comiskey Park Ejected for Throwing Home Run Ball Back on Field

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ransom

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. the definition of ransom is:

A consideration paid or demanded for the release of someone or something from captivity.

In addition, the definition YOU posted from Webster's also mentions the withholding of property.

So, the use of the word "ransom" is correct if referring to either the Lindbergh baby OR the Lindbergh baby's baseball.

I think you missed the point...but, it's okay.

On one hand, you have a serious reference to a serious life situation.
On the other hand, you have a serious reference to something that means little to nothing.

Just trying to keep things in perspective...that's all.

[commando]

Re: Fan at Comiskey Park Ejected for Throwing Home Run Ball Back on Field

I think you missed the point...but, it's okay.

On one hand, you have a serious reference to a serious life situation.
On the other hand, you have a serious reference to something that means little to nothing.

Just trying to keep things in perspective...that's all.

I actually agree with you, to be honest, but not necessarily on the word "ransom." MY pet peeve is when someone says they are "starving," and they ate a full meal and dessert two hours ago.

[AWA85]

Re: Fan at Comiskey Park Ejected for Throwing Home Run Ball Back on Field

ransom - a release of a person or property in return for payment of a demanded price.

According to: Webster's II New College Dictionary


Can we stop using that term when referencing home run balls being returned/not returned? If you really want an example of "ransom," go google the Lindbergh baby.
C'mon, people!

It amazes me how critical and agitated people get on a GAME USED MESSAGE BOARD. I guess everything has to be politically correct these days and please everyone when sharing a game used sports comment on an internet message board. No wonder many of the regulars including myself have cut back posting game used discussions on here.

[kudu]

Re: Fan at Comiskey Park Ejected for Throwing Home Run Ball Back on Field

LOL....Ransom....

[trsent]

Re: Fan at Comiskey Park Ejected for Throwing Home Run Ball Back on Field

Wow did my thread really get derailed?

Oh wait, is that word offensive and should be saved for trains only?

Funny thing about The White Sox is we went back on Friday night because they have a firework show after the game. Two outs in the ninth inning, no one on base, White Sox up by two, I turn to my wife and steal a Ken Hawk Harrelson comment "This is the man we have been waiting 2 hours and 43 minutes for".

...about 25 minutes later The White Sox finally made their own three outs in the 9th to seal a loss by two runs.

Sergio Santos lost two games this week and they were the only two games we have gone to at Comiskey this year. He should ask us not to come back.

By the way, fog flew over the stadium during the 25 minutes it took for the White Sox to blow a lead and make out in the 9th with a loss. The fireworks were hard to see!