Domestic Violence in OOTP

Felix is our king! · 06-05-2007, 07:40 PM

Is this someone's idea of a cruel joke? I just had this off-field injury occur:

"Florida shortstop Jerry Gil has an undisclosed injury, which he suffered while punching a wall in a fight with his wife."

In light of the Myers and Dukes incidents, can we at least make sure this never shows up in another news story? I can't believe this was in there in the first place.

Sorry for the large size on the SS, didn't know how to make it just a link (i.e. not displayed in the post).

Brife71 · 06-05-2007, 07:53 PM

well he punched the wall.... not his wife...I think it's safe to say most people have gotten in arguments with our significant others and been mad enough to punch a wall. I have no problem with this...now had it said he hurt himself punching his wife then it would be a totally different matter IMO

Markmeister · 06-05-2007, 08:11 PM

I don't have a problem with this, but it may need to be cleaned up just a bit though.

Replace 'in a fight' with 'during an argument'.

I don't remember any players who broke their hands at home, though. There have been a few that broke hands punching the clubhouse walls.

Felix is our king! · 06-05-2007, 08:14 PM

Off-field incidents I've seen:
Mauled by a tiger = funny
Punching wall in fight w/ wife = not funny within 12 months of both the Brett Myers incident and the Elijah Dukes incident

I understand he didn't punch the wife, but even if the exchange between the player and his wife was purely verbal, but when he punches the wall the nature of the exchange now has a physical element. It's scary to be involved in something like that. The implication is that the fight could turn physical, and in the context of husband and wife, this means domestic violence.

Couldn't we just have something nice like "Caught a cold rescuing drowning children from river"?

Arlie Latham · 06-05-2007, 08:47 PM

http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseb...rgen_Marty.stm

StyxNCa · 06-05-2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brife71

well he punched the wall.... not his wife...I think it's safe to say most people have gotten in arguments with our significant others and been mad enough to punch a wall. I have no problem with this...now had it said he hurt himself punching his wife then it would be a totally different matter IMO

Really! It's better to hurt your hand hitting something you might get through to. No point wasting it on the wife.

Matter2003 · 06-05-2007, 11:01 PM

If it happens IRL then I am not seeing what the problem is with it...

its not like it said he went on a chainsaw murdering spree or something...

little sensitive?

Smetana · 06-06-2007, 10:17 AM

Not sure what the problem is. I've never laid a hand on a woman. But I've been mad enough to, and have put holes in walls to vent my frustrations.

A little overreaction by the OP, I'd say.

treedom · 06-06-2007, 10:21 AM

Florida shortstop Jerry Gil has an undisclosed injury, which he suffered while punching a wall as a result of an internet argument about dometic violence in baseball simulators.

Comedian2004 · 06-06-2007, 10:47 AM

You can always edit the injury file to remove anything you think is not political correct. The team did work hard in trying not to insult anyone, but at the same time, trying to make it real.

You will also notice it is time real, so, no one will get hurt playing with a Ninentendo in 1920.

canadiancreed · 06-06-2007, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by treedom

Florida shortstop Jerry Gil has an undisclosed injury, which he suffered while punching a wall as a result of an internet argument about dometic violence in baseball simulators.

But how long is he going to be out?!

PSUColonel · 06-06-2007, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felix is our king!

Is this someone's idea of a cruel joke? I just had this off-field injury occur:

"Florida shortstop Jerry Gil has an undisclosed injury, which he suffered while punching a wall in a fight with his wife."

In light of the Myers and Dukes incidents, can we at least make sure this never shows up in another news story? I can't believe this was in there in the first place.

Sorry for the large size on the SS, didn't know how to make it just a link (i.e. not displayed in the post).

Lighten up Francis.

Arlie Latham · 06-06-2007, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSUColonel

Lighten up Francis.

Nobody, and I mean nobody, calls him Francis.

andjbock · 06-24-2007, 10:04 PM

Leave it in. It's realistic.

darkcloud4579 · 06-25-2007, 11:43 AM

The game is so cool this year, that it allows you to edit stuff you don't like. Feel free to do that, me thinks. It's not unrealistic.

Powderguy · 06-25-2007, 01:48 PM

I see nothing wrong with this injury.

PSUColonel · 06-25-2007, 06:26 PM

anyone ever heard of Brett Myers?

Underlined.i · 06-25-2007, 06:42 PM

The game has no affiliation with MLB so I see no problem with spousal abuse or anything similar. It's a game..a fantasy game at that.

06-05-2007, 07:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Felix is our king! Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Domestic Violence in OOTP Is this someone's idea of a cruel joke? I just had this off-field injury occur: "Florida shortstop Jerry Gil has an undisclosed injury, which he suffered while punching a wall in a fight with his wife." In light of the Myers and Dukes incidents, can we at least make sure this never shows up in another news story? I can't believe this was in there in the first place. Sorry for the large size on the SS, didn't know how to make it just a link (i.e. not displayed in the post). Attached Images

06-05-2007, 07:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brife71 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Flint, MI Posts: 454 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	well he punched the wall.... not his wife...I think it's safe to say most people have gotten in arguments with our significant others and been mad enough to punch a wall. I have no problem with this...now had it said he hurt himself punching his wife then it would be a totally different matter IMO Last edited by Brife71; 06-05-2007 at 07:54 PM.

06-05-2007, 08:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Markmeister Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 463 Thanks: 11 Thanked 29x in 26 posts	I don't have a problem with this, but it may need to be cleaned up just a bit though. Replace 'in a fight' with 'during an argument'. I don't remember any players who broke their hands at home, though. There have been a few that broke hands punching the clubhouse walls. __________________ It's not that baseball has ever had a shortage of ways to embarrass yourself -- dropping an easy flyball, being the one guy Heathcliff Slocumb actually struck out, realizing you're Bud Selig... Jersey style logos Vintage letter logos Vintage uniforms

06-05-2007, 08:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Arlie Latham Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Iowa Cornfields Posts: 472 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseb...rgen_Marty.stm __________________ Here are my logos from the Arlie Latham Amateur Logo Hour, Coming to you Weeknights on your local public broadcasting station,between Sesame Street and The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross. http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j303/Arlie_Latham/

06-05-2007, 11:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Matter2003 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In the vicinity of Buffalo,NY Posts: 1,624 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9x in 8 posts	If it happens IRL then I am not seeing what the problem is with it... its not like it said he went on a chainsaw murdering spree or something... little sensitive? __________________ Follow me on Twitter @ ILoveBarbecue Check out my All Things Barbecue Blog

06-05-2007, 08:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Felix is our king! Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Off-field incidents I've seen: Mauled by a tiger = funny Punching wall in fight w/ wife = not funny within 12 months of both the Brett Myers incident and the Elijah Dukes incident I understand he didn't punch the wife, but even if the exchange between the player and his wife was purely verbal, but when he punches the wall the nature of the exchange now has a physical element. It's scary to be involved in something like that. The implication is that the fight could turn physical, and in the context of husband and wife, this means domestic violence. Couldn't we just have something nice like "Caught a cold rescuing drowning children from river"?

06-06-2007, 10:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Smetana Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Virginia Posts: 73 Thanks: 11 Thanked 8x in 5 posts	Not sure what the problem is. I've never laid a hand on a woman. But I've been mad enough to, and have put holes in walls to vent my frustrations. A little overreaction by the OP, I'd say.

06-06-2007, 10:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
treedom Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Transylvania Posts: 2,892 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7x in 5 posts	Florida shortstop Jerry Gil has an undisclosed injury, which he suffered while punching a wall as a result of an internet argument about dometic violence in baseball simulators. __________________ A rake and a roustabout.

06-06-2007, 10:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
Comedian2004 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In a house in Saint Cloud, Florida. Posts: 6,870 Thanks: 0 Thanked 22x in 14 posts	You can always edit the injury file to remove anything you think is not political correct. The team did work hard in trying not to insult anyone, but at the same time, trying to make it real. You will also notice it is time real, so, no one will get hurt playing with a Ninentendo in 1920. __________________ Like BLUES? Visit www.smokestacklightnin.com, you will LOVE it! New show every Monday!! New Blues HOF![/COLOR][/FONT]

06-24-2007, 10:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
andjbock Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waltham, MA 02453 Bats: Right Throws: Left Posts: 3,224 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1x in 1 post	Leave it in. It's realistic. __________________ Bleacher Report Featured Columnist, Boston Celtics

06-25-2007, 11:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
darkcloud4579 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,248 Blog Entries: 29 Thanks: 73 Thanked 66x in 37 posts	The game is so cool this year, that it allows you to edit stuff you don't like. Feel free to do that, me thinks. It's not unrealistic. __________________ SLOP: Commissioner FOBL: Marlboro Townies FOFC-FBCB: Kansas Jayhawks ZOMGFL: Colorado Buffaloes Omnivore FBS Computer Ranking

06-25-2007, 01:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
Powderguy All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 699 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4x in 4 posts	I see nothing wrong with this injury. __________________ GREEN BAY PACKERS AND FLORIDA GATORS!! Road Through Baseball History (1871- Relive Baseball History From The Start (1871-1892) Hustling in the World Baseball Federation *Tampa Bay Rays: Destined for Greatness

06-25-2007, 06:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,717 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 117 Thanked 179x in 109 posts	anyone ever heard of Brett Myers?

06-25-2007, 06:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
Underlined.i Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 136 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1x in 1 post	The game has no affiliation with MLB so I see no problem with spousal abuse or anything similar. It's a game..a fantasy game at that.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode