Randy Johnson's Killer Fastball

uhcougars2006 · 06-11-2006, 10:03 PM

I dont know if any one here has ever seen the video where Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks (at the time) strike and kill a dove during a Spring Training game against the San Francisco Giants. Here is an overview:

During the seventh inning of the Diamondbacks' split-squad 10-6 victory against the Giants on Saturday March 24, 2001 Randy Johnson, the NL Cy Young winner, hit and killed a dove flying in front of home plate.

Johnson's pitch to the Giants' rookie, Calvin Murray, was about three-fourths of the way to home plate when it struck the bird. The bird flew over catcher Rod Barajas' head and landed a few feet from the plate amid a sea of feathers.

"I'm sitting there waiting for it, and I'm expecting to catch the thing, and all you see is an explosion," Barajas said. "It's crazy. There's still feathers down there."

Giants' second baseman Jeff Kent picked up the dead bird with his bare hands and jokingly pointed toward Johnson before taking it to the dugout.

Johnson was not amused by the incident.

"I didn't think it was all that funny," he said.

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sertman · 06-11-2006, 10:05 PM

This happened 5 years ago... i've seen it, and because it's been on ebaums most of the internet has seen it

**TheRapingDragon** · 06-11-2006, 10:20 PM

What Sertman said.

GuidoHunter · 06-12-2006, 08:32 AM

This post is only relevant because a Triple A pitcher hit a seagull last week. The seagull was fine, probably since the ball wasn't moving at 6500 fps after leaving Randy Johnson's hand.

--Guido

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ducky285 · 06-12-2006, 08:34 AM

The only thing that Johnson's fastball is hitting these days is bats.

**talisman** · 06-12-2006, 08:35 AM

hey what's going on with the weather? how come you didn't make a topic for the first tropical depression in the atlantic? we desperately need to read more copypasted articles about the weather.

laughsitup2005 · 06-12-2006, 08:41 AM

Been there done that.

GuidoHunter · 06-12-2006, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducky285

The only thing that Johnson's fastball is hitting these days is bats.

Sadly. =(

--Guido

http://andy.mikee385.com

uhcougars2006 · 06-12-2006, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuidoHunter

Sadly. =(

--Guido

http://andy.mikee385.com

YANKEES SUCK!

GuidoHunter · 06-12-2006, 10:41 AM

Sadly, this is partly true. How'd they get swept by Oakland? OAKLAND! That should have been an easy 1.5 games to our lead, but noooOOOooo, we're only up by two now...

P.S. the Yankees rule.

--Guido

http://andy.mikee385.com

**Kilgamayan** · 06-12-2006, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuidoHunter

Sadly. =(

Only because he's on 4 or 5 of my fantasy teams.

sertman · 06-12-2006, 11:19 AM

He needs to retire... he isn't getting anyone out these days

ps who's #1 in fantasy baseball

uhcougars2006 · 06-12-2006, 01:58 PM

i'll get the minor league vid

**Kilgamayan** · 06-12-2006, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sertman

He needs to retire... he isn't getting anyone out these days

ps who's #1 in fantasy baseball

Alfonso Soriano. Why?

**TheRapingDragon** · 06-13-2006, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uhcougars2006

YANKEES SUCK!

Try supporting the Cubs this season =[

sertman · 06-13-2006, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kilgamayan

Alfonso Soriano. Why?

Talking about standings :P

You'll probably overtake me again soon, whenever I take the lead it's only for a week or so and then you shoot past me again

ducky285 · 06-13-2006, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRapingDragon

Try supporting the Cubs this season =[

Sad, but true. :/

At least they've been doing decently lately. They played like **** throughout the entire month of May.

Tps222 · 06-13-2006, 01:39 PM

Dotel will be returning soon, hopefully he will provide some stability to the middle innings of pitching.

06-11-2006, 10:05 PM	#2
sertman DADALADAH Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 3,910	Re: Randy Johnson's Killer Fastball This happened 5 years ago... i've seen it, and because it's been on ebaums most of the internet has seen it __________________

06-11-2006, 10:20 PM	#3
TheRapingDragon A car crash mind Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 38 Posts: 9,788	Re: Randy Johnson's Killer Fastball What Sertman said.

06-12-2006, 08:34 AM	#5
ducky285 FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cicero, IL Age: 41 Posts: 1,388	Re: Randy Johnson's Killer Fastball The only thing that Johnson's fastball is hitting these days is bats. __________________ Quack quack quack

06-12-2006, 08:35 AM	#6
talisman Resident Penguin Join Date: May 2003 Age: 39 Posts: 4,598	Re: Randy Johnson's Killer Fastball hey what's going on with the weather? how come you didn't make a topic for the first tropical depression in the atlantic? we desperately need to read more copypasted articles about the weather.

06-12-2006, 08:41 AM	#7
laughsitup2005 FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Heaven Posts: 494	Re: Randy Johnson's Killer Fastball Been there done that. __________________ I wonder what his face really looks like?

06-11-2006, 10:03 PM	#1
uhcougars2006 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southeast Texas Age: 37 Posts: 74	Randy Johnson's Killer Fastball I dont know if any one here has ever seen the video where Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks (at the time) strike and kill a dove during a Spring Training game against the San Francisco Giants. Here is an overview: During the seventh inning of the Diamondbacks' split-squad 10-6 victory against the Giants on Saturday March 24, 2001 Randy Johnson, the NL Cy Young winner, hit and killed a dove flying in front of home plate. Johnson's pitch to the Giants' rookie, Calvin Murray, was about three-fourths of the way to home plate when it struck the bird. The bird flew over catcher Rod Barajas' head and landed a few feet from the plate amid a sea of feathers. "I'm sitting there waiting for it, and I'm expecting to catch the thing, and all you see is an explosion," Barajas said. "It's crazy. There's still feathers down there." Giants' second baseman Jeff Kent picked up the dead bird with his bare hands and jokingly pointed toward Johnson before taking it to the dugout. Johnson was not amused by the incident. "I didn't think it was all that funny," he said. Size:880.79 KBType:Microsoft AVI VideoDownload: Click Here __________________ I'd like to see things from your perspective, but I can't get my head that far up my ass.

06-12-2006, 11:19 AM	#12
sertman DADALADAH Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 3,910	Re: Randy Johnson's Killer Fastball He needs to retire... he isn't getting anyone out these days ps who's #1 in fantasy baseball __________________

06-12-2006, 01:58 PM	#13
uhcougars2006 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southeast Texas Age: 37 Posts: 74	Re: Randy Johnson's Killer Fastball i'll get the minor league vid __________________ I'd like to see things from your perspective, but I can't get my head that far up my ass.

06-13-2006, 01:39 PM	#18
Tps222 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 35 Posts: 6,168	Re: Randy Johnson's Killer Fastball Dotel will be returning soon, hopefully he will provide some stability to the middle innings of pitching.

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