...because he enjoys vomiting all over his fellow Senators? No, because he's being a big crybaby about Take Back the Park, like the rest of 'em. And he sounds like a moron, to boot. But mostly a crybaby.
Indeed, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) took to Twitter on Thursday afternoon to let America to know that the Nats' Take Back the Park initiative is not fair to Phillies fans, and went so far as to issue a press release (see below). Apparently Bob hasn't heard of the secondary market? Oh, and apparently someone told the poor misinformed Senator that the Phillies have some of the best fans in the world. Pathetic, Mr. Senator. Pathetic:
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After the jump, the full text of the press release from Senator Casey, and his letter to Ted Lerner. Pathetic:
Washington DC- Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) called on Washington Nationals owner Theodore Lerner to reverse course on a reported plan to block access for Philadelphia Phillies fans to games at Nationals Park when the Phillies come to DC this year.
Annually, Phillies fans from Pennsylvania and around the region have packed Nationals’ stadium when their team plays in Washington. Recently, the Nationals announced a new gimmick to keep Phillies fans out. According to recent reports about the plan, tickets to Phillies/Nationals games in DC would first be made available to credit card holders from Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia – effectively limiting and potentially eliminating opportunities for Pennsylvania fans to purchase tickets.
“Phillies fans should have the same right that every other fan across the country has to purchase tickets and this gimmick by the Washington Nationals should be stopped right away,” Casey said. “The Phillies have some of the best fans in the world and they shouldn’t be left out in the cold on tickets just because the Washington Nationals want a stronger home field advantage.”
The full text of Casey’s letter to Washington Nationals owner Theodore Lerner can be seen below:
February 9, 2012
Theodore N. Lerner
Managing Principal Owner
Washington Nationals
Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Dear Mr. Lerner,
I write regarding the recently announced “Take Back the Park” ticket policy at Washington Nationals Park and to respectfully request its elimination. I am concerned that dedicated Philadelphia Phillies fans will be unfairly denied access to games when their team plays against the Nationals.
It has come to my attention that residents of Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland have been given special priority access to tickets sales on the dates in May when the Nationals and the Phillies compete. According to the team’s website, only credit card billing addresses from these two states and the District of Columbia will be processed for the presale, effectively blocking thousands of Phillies fans who root for their team by visiting Nationals Park. I appreciate the desire to enjoy a home field advantage, but this unprecedented policy solely and unfairly targets Phillies fans.
As the Nation’s capital, Washington DC uniquely plays host to visitors from across the country. In addition to the fans who visit exclusively for Phillies games, tourists from the Commonwealth who hope to include a game on their Washington, DC itinerary could be blocked from attendance. In the spirit of good sportsmanship and healthy competition, I urge you to reconsider the policy and immediately allow Phillies fans equal access to ticket sales at Nationals Park.
Sincerely,
Robert P. Casey, Jr.
United States Senator
cc: Allan H. Selig, Commissioner, Major League Baseball
cc: Andrew Feffer, Chief Operating Officer, Washington Nationals
@Bob Casey - Right. And we're calling on you and your pompous arse to get the F out of NatsTown!!
Posted by: NasFanTom | February 09, 2012 at 07:03 PM
In the spirit of good sportsmanship and healthy competition, I urge Bob Casey to kiss my ass.
Posted by: Failies Hater | February 09, 2012 at 07:38 PM
Hey Bob, tell your a-hole buddies from Philly to behave themselves. Signs like Citizens Bank South is beyond rude and starting fights with DC fans and throwing up on the floor of the bathrooms is typical Philly behavior.
Posted by: Michael L.G. | February 09, 2012 at 07:38 PM
Too bad Bob, tell you boys to stay home.
Hope they show you the door in your next election. Maybe then you’ll do some meaningful work other then this nonsense.
Posted by: Impeach Robert P. Casey, Jr. | February 09, 2012 at 07:42 PM
Sent to Senator Casey on his website :
"Dear Senator,
In the spirit of good sportsmanship and healthy competition, I urge you to go see your beloved Faillies in your own home park and stay out of Nats Town. That way you can better commune with the drunken, boorish, and profane dolts you call constituents. Honestly... you should be ashamed of those louts, not defending them.
Have you even been to a Nats/Fails game and sat apart from some luxury or high price seats? Have you ever seen, *in person*, the way your Faillie fans behave? My favorite Nats Park Faillies moment: when 3 drunken 20 -something Faillie fans repeatedly shouted "F--- You" to my 10-year-old son as he cheered Ryan Zimm getting the Silver Slugger on opening day. Yep... drunk before the game even started and drinking more. Just typical Faillies fans keepin' it classy.
If you'd like to sit through a whole Faillies -v- Nats game in MY section (222) and see the sub-human jerks who come from the north, I'll buy you a ticket (and the 1st beer)... but I doubt a bigwig like yourself has slummed with the likes of us in a long time. And that's my point. You have NO IDEA what it's like when the morons come to town. And so... you have no right to complain. Some of us don't have the luxury of sitting with Senators and Congressmen. Most of us have to deal with the REAL folks from the north.
And that's why we're so happy to see this program in place.
Nats Rule!"
Posted by: Failies Hater | February 09, 2012 at 08:00 PM
Meaningless posturing just to sound good to his potential voters. He would better serve them by coaching them on how to be good diplomats for Philadelphia when visiting other ballparks. Give respect to be given respect. How about practicing "the Golden Rule!"
Posted by: Chris Alvord | February 09, 2012 at 09:06 PM
F the Phillies and F You Bob Casey.
Posted by: Anonymoose | February 09, 2012 at 09:46 PM
Glad he can spare time from unscrewing the country to cry about this...
Posted by: Owen | February 09, 2012 at 10:33 PM
This is all about political points. This guy probably knows nothing about baseball!
Posted by: Michael L.G. | February 10, 2012 at 07:47 AM
If only Michael Brown were a proper Senator he could give him the bitch slap he so clearly deserves.
Posted by: Adam | February 10, 2012 at 12:24 PM