Thread: Girl sues to get Howard's ball back

Quote: Originally Posted by soltrain21 How much do they actually think that ball is going to be worth? Especially since the Phillies probably gave her back a different ball and Ryan Howard has the actual one. And again, it's the authentication that matters. That ball she owns is as authenticated currently as any piece of memorabilia can be.

Quote: Originally Posted by fram40 as Shakespeare said, "First we shoot all the lawyers." If you're going to quote Shakespeare, quote the entire quote so it is not out of context. I believe he goes on to say something about the negative consequences of shooting the lawyers.

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkZ35 I think they basically took advantage of her age and low balled her for the ball. I agree that the girl will forget about it in a few years but that's sort of her choice. Overall the whole thing is stupid but it was a little crappy on the Phillies part by taking advantage of her age. Exactly. They could have traded with her parents for some also measly sum and none of this would have occured. But this...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lorenzo Barcelo Lets say I caught Thome's 500th in 2007. Would the White Sox not let me leave the Stadium with the ball if I wanted to keep it? Are balls hit into the stands technically property of the White Sox? Once the ball leaves the field, it's fair game, unless the umpires want to examine it(pine tar, ball doctoring, ect). That said, the Sox cant stop you from leaving the park, but I imagine Thome...

How much does a ball like that go for? It's not like its the home run record ball or something that was super historic. Fastest to 200 HR's in plate appearances?? Geez...For me personally, I'd give back any ball unless it would fetch at least 5 digits somewhere. A signed bat or jersey is much cooler than a beat up baseball that nobody cares about.

I'll guarantee it wasn't the 12 year old girl's idea to sue to get the original ball back.

They should have paid her for it if they wanted it so bad.

I think they basically took advantage of her age and low balled her for the ball. I agree that the girl will forget about it in a few years but that's sort of her choice. Overall the whole thing is stupid but it was a little crappy on the Phillies part by taking advantage of her age.

I still have trouble figuring out who convinced her to do this. Some people have no insight on baseball's unwritten rules.

I hope she's happy. I'm sure it will mean the world to her.