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Tommy Lasorda wrote:I have never, ever, in managing, ever told a pitcher to throw at anybody, nor will I ever. (pause) And if ever did I certainly wouldn't make him throw at a fucking .130 hitter like LaFaye or fucking Bevacqua, who couldn't hit water if he fell out of a fucking boat!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRhu9jUal2Q

DrAwkward wrote:Some Cubs manager (i forget the name) railing on the apparently mostly unemployed and ungrateful Chicago Cubs fans ("90% of Americans work for a living. The rest come out here

Classic Lee Elia (Cubs manager 1983)...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv23pqH9iG0

It's interesting to note that the press conference is from April 29th - only a few weeks into what must have been a very long season. I think Mr. Elia hits the nail on the head. Most Cubs fans are despicable humans. Elia was replaced during the season by Charlie Fox.