Subj : 03/10 Rangers vs. Orioles
To   : Joe Siegler
From : Steve Quarrella
Date : Sun Mar 11 2001 03:48 pm

 JS> I didn't get to hear all of this game, I was out doing some
 JS> furniture shopping today.  I got to hear the first three innings.

You missed something:

http://www.wfaa.com/printerarticle/1,2359,21202,00.html

Fans Seeking A-Rod Autographs Tumble onto Field

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Mar 10  - Fans attempting to get an autograph from Texas 
shortstop Alex Rodriguez tumbled onto the field Saturday at Charlotte County 
Stadium, when an 8-feet long, 2-feet wide chain-link fence broke off its 
moorings.

About a dozen fans fell 3 feet onto the field next to the Texas dugout, eight 
minutes prior to the start of the game against the Baltimore Orioles.

Seven fans who sustained cuts and abrasions were treated by the stadium nurse.

Rodriguez, who signed a record $252 million, 10-year contract with the Rangers 
during the off-season, was not injured.
"I knew who was out there. As soon as I saw him come around the corner, I felt 
a whole lot better," Texas manager Johnny Oates said. "Don't get me wrong, I 
didn't want fans to get hurt, either."

A snow fence replaced the chain-link fence, delaying the game a couple of 
minutes at the start.

The chain-link fence at Charlotte County Stadium is expected to be repaired in 
time for the Rangers' game on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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