According to Hal McCoy Marty Brennaman the voice of the Cincinnati Reds will have added security tonight in Chicago and throughout the week. This comes as a result of the fallout from Cubs fans in regards to Brennaman's comments calling Cubs fans "the most obnoxious in all of baseball" after they threw a dozen baseballs on the field following an Adam Dunn home run April 17.
(Hal also scooped ESPN by about 10 minutes on the Cubs trade; they acquired Rich Harden from A's)
This comes in a long line of conflict between Cubs fans and the outspoken-long-time broadcaster. According this site some 'people' took it upon themselves to edit Brennaman's Wikipedia page adding a fake death that took place on this date, the opening game of the Reds series against the Cubs.
Lifting my opinion from this matter, the fact that there has to be more security for Brennaman shows a lack of confidence in the actions of Cubs fans. I would have to say that their fans tend to be more raucous and outspoken. I don't specifically see this reflect in loyalty as I consider fans from baseball cities like St. Louis and New York to be much more loyal and knowledgeable in terms of baseball and have had a much better history of winning.
This should make for an interesting series to say the least.
8.7.08
Brennaman vs. Cubs
Posted by nathan at 11:31:00 PM
Labels: A's, Adam Dunn, Brennaman, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Cubs, Dayton Daily News, ESPN, Hal McCoy, Marty Brennaman, New York, reds, Rich Harden, St. Louis, Wikipedia
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