tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278533327344154144.post1179917722627577077..comments2023-09-11T07:44:46.685-04:00Comments on Al Leiter's Bullpen Catcher: Welcome to Corporate AmericaAl Leiter's Bullpen Catcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11689195573801645992noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278533327344154144.post-9519177687111296682009-11-20T01:45:18.006-05:002009-11-20T01:45:18.006-05:00These guys hardly sign at the ballpark anymore--an...These guys hardly sign at the ballpark anymore--and it's tougher than ever to get down close enough to have them sign anything, at least at Yankee Stadium. (How in the world did you manage to get the free ones you got??) If it's not common at the ballpark, some fans will go to extremes, either shelling out lots of money or spending lots of time to get an autograph they want. If only the players were a bit more accessible at the park...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278533327344154144.post-12317207855309678962009-11-16T21:36:57.603-05:002009-11-16T21:36:57.603-05:00This is the same way it's been since Mickey Ma...This is the same way it's been since Mickey Mantle.Rob A from BBDhttp://www.bronxbaseballdaily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278533327344154144.post-81046183927393214672009-11-16T00:06:02.362-05:002009-11-16T00:06:02.362-05:00Ink Stained- I completely agree. It's an art t...Ink Stained- I completely agree. It's an art that's turned completely ridiculous. <br /><br />Anon-<br />You make a good point. I don't buy autographs online so I didnt realize Steiner was charging that much for one online. I guess it shouldn't shock me with that guy. But then again, he wouldn't have a business if the fans didnt pay him, so that shows you who the fools are. <br /><br />With that, it still doesn't make it right for them to charge that much money. And charity was only mentioned because of the fact I see these guys selfishly taking part in these types of events, yet this charity here in Albany has to beg Yankees to come here.<br /><br />At least Shelley Duncan and Brian Bruney stood up for some good. A-Rod showing up for this type of event would generate so much money for so many places that need it. <br /><br />But its his choice, respectively so.Al Leiter's Bullpen Catcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11689195573801645992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278533327344154144.post-34634973665580344372009-11-15T23:34:32.074-05:002009-11-15T23:34:32.074-05:00Do you have an issue with the prices charged, the ...Do you have an issue with the prices charged, the players profiting or the players being charitable? <br /><br />If professional athletes being charitable is the concern, does it matter more that they are or whether what they give comes from an autograph signing or their paycheck?<br /><br />The autograph signing is about interaction and the experience. Steiner's website has signed memoribilia from most players on the Yankees. A Derek Jeter signed World Series insignia baseball is available on the website for more than $475. A click of a mouse and wait for UPS. Similiar product, different delivery method.<br /><br />Much ado about nothing in my opinion. Someone has it, someone wants it, the market will bear for how much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278533327344154144.post-80754624452358801522009-11-15T23:14:40.467-05:002009-11-15T23:14:40.467-05:00It seems to me that over the last 20-30 years the ...It seems to me that over the last 20-30 years the entire idea of what an autograph is supposed to be has gotten turned on its head.<br /><br />It used to be an autograph was proof that you encountered some famous person. The interaction with the famous person was the important part, while the autograph was something you could show to friends to show you actually met the celebrity.<br />Now the autograph, the scribbling that kinda, sorta looks like a signature, is more important than the actual encounter.<br /><br />That someone would have the nerve to charge $450 or that someone would be willing to wait in line to pay it is proof that the whole thing is just ridiculous.Paddy J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15043728495929506666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278533327344154144.post-67204484621786492512009-11-15T21:50:41.460-05:002009-11-15T21:50:41.460-05:00I agree Spencer which is why I said my biggest thi...I agree Spencer which is why I said my biggest thing was the fact people were actually paying that much. <br /><br />Like I mentioned before, "It would have made more sense if the money went to charity, but I guess if people are willing to pay that much, then you can’t fault them for taking advantage of that."<br /><br />The minute people refuse to pay the money is when they realize that they can't set such a high price. Its like that with anything in the world. But you always have people out there that will unfortunately. <br /><br />My point was just that there are so many other ways that money could have been used to help people. Would you have donated the money? Maybe not. But if I am Arod, I would feel like a jerk taking 500 dollars for 1 autograph I signed. Hopefully it was legible.Al Leiter's Bullpen Catcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11689195573801645992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278533327344154144.post-8484675965323587122009-11-15T21:33:33.213-05:002009-11-15T21:33:33.213-05:00If people are paying outrageous prices for autogra...If people are paying outrageous prices for autographs, people will charge outrageous prices for autographs. <br /><br />Could the proceeds go to charity? Sure. But if a company like Steiner Sports can make a hefty profit by selling players autographs, who are you to tell them they shouldn't? Nobody is ripping money from your wallet and forcing you to make any purchases.Spencer Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433785996775125321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8278533327344154144.post-37747179943302282532009-11-15T20:19:04.483-05:002009-11-15T20:19:04.483-05:00Good post. Personally I'd rather meet the per...Good post. Personally I'd rather meet the person at a game or whatever and get the autograph. Rather than spending to buy an autograph. The story behind getting the autograph is something you always remember.<br /><br />It's crazy that people will spend so much, but then again lots of people spend insane money on stuff from Steiner Sports. I mean it's their money. They can spend it as they like. Athletes can charge whatever and people can choose whether to buy or not. It's just that I personally wouldn't spend all that money on an autograph.<br /><br />I agree with you that it would be nice if the money went to charity. Or at least if some of it went to charity.Kylenoreply@blogger.com