Fan Claims J.C. Romero Assaulted Him Over Steroids Zing
Baseball, Steroids June 27th. 2009, 4:30pm
Following Thursday’s Phils-Rays game at Tropicana Field, 25-year old New Port Richey resident Robert Eaton says Philadelphia Phillies reliever J.C. Romero grabbed him by the neck and pushed him after he made a comment about juicing.
Eaton, a grown man doing his best impersonation of a 12-year old, claims he was waiting around attempting to get autographs when the incident occurred, and after being brushed off one too many times, said he called out to Romero something along the lines of, “How about you get me some juice?”
After more words were exchanged, Romero allegedly grabbed him by the neck and tossed him backwards.
“I don’t feel what I said was wrong,” Eaton said. “I feel if you cheat the game you’re going to hear it from people. He brought that on himself. I just can’t believe that a professional athlete would cross the line.”
Heckling a player about juicing when that comfy, safe separation between the field and your seat has vanished? Flat on your ass is hardly unbelievable.
Officials for both teams have confirmed knowing of the incident, but neither has identified the player as of this afternoon, with the Phillies only saying they’re disappointed and that it would be inappropriate to comment further.
Police complaint names Romero [Smack Caster]
Fan says Phillies pitcher assaulted him over steroids remark [tampabay.com]
23 Responses to “Fan Claims J.C. Romero Assaulted Him Over Steroids Zing”
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June 27th, 2009 at 5:09 PM
I have never asked for anyone’s autograph in my life, and I’ve seen and/or talked to dozens upon dozens of semi-famous/famous people. What the hell good is it, unless you’re a fucker who is going to sell it on ebay for a 40 bucks. I just don’t get it.
Seriously, waiting around for autographs, and then taunting a guy about steroids when he won’t comply? I hope whatever judge ends up with this on his desk makes the complainant pay JC Romero’s court costs.
June 27th, 2009 at 5:10 PM
fuck bob eaton. it sounds like he doesnt even know what romero supposedly did.
/i may or may not own the shirt that jc is wearing
June 27th, 2009 at 5:11 PM
By the way, you beer drinkers out there should try Magic Hat, if you haven’t already. I’m having the Not Quite Pale Ale.
June 27th, 2009 at 5:13 PM
ill still with my piss beer, miller lite
June 27th, 2009 at 5:14 PM
Dirt –
Agreed on Magic Hat… #9 is solid.
I have a buddy that collects autographs, but he does it for a large Indianapolis charitable foundation who then auctions off the goods (helmets, balls, etc…) at different events during the year. That’s a good excuse, but for personal use? Meh.
June 27th, 2009 at 5:14 PM
stick
June 27th, 2009 at 5:15 PM
has there ever been someone who’s policy was to never sign an autograph?
June 27th, 2009 at 5:16 PM
The absinthe is talking for you, Texans…
June 27th, 2009 at 5:18 PM
#9 is probably my favorite as of now. The Krazy Kat is really good, too. If you’re up in New England, there’s 52352354 more kinds of Magic available, way more than here in the Philly area.
I really stopped with the autograph thing as I’ve gotten older, but I was absurdly good at getting them as a kid. It’s more of a kid thing, unless I have some attachment to the player. I’d still kill to meet and get Cal’s autograph, much less talk with him.
I became a Chase Utley fan cuz he was cool and talked with me when I got his autograph right when he was in Low-A Short Season, just got drafted. Cool dude.
June 27th, 2009 at 5:19 PM
ill let you know
June 27th, 2009 at 5:19 PM
dirtheavy, I’ll still get an autograph every now and then, but I’m not going to be a dick about it and I’m not going to get in the way of kids trying to get it. I hate the assholes who get them and you know they’ll sell it.
I have an office/computer room in my house, and I use it to store my memorabilia. Most of it comes from my old days
June 27th, 2009 at 5:20 PM
fucking vickers is a shit head
June 27th, 2009 at 5:21 PM
Can anyone get Abita Beer in other parts of the country? They’re worth a purchase or two or three.
June 27th, 2009 at 5:22 PM
This seems odd, considering Romero seemed to kinda have a sense of humor about the whole thing. The insult wasn’t even right, it wasn’t even a steroid. Dumbass.
June 27th, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Never even heard of Abita Beer. What part of the country is that from?
June 27th, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Abita Springs, LA. North of Lake Ponchartrain (New Orleans). It is to South Louisiana what Shiner is to Texas. Except Abita is good.
/Seriously though, Shiner is not bad either
June 27th, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Shiner isn’t too bad. I need to get to NO…soon, while I can still drink and be completely irresponsible with no reprecussions.
June 27th, 2009 at 5:35 PM
i havent had shiner in a few years. next time i buy beer, im going to get it. thanks
June 27th, 2009 at 5:40 PM
I’ve been on a Leinekeugel kick for about a year.
Leinies and Abitas are the only beers in my fridge right now.
June 27th, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Abita’s Turbodogs are fricking delicious.
June 27th, 2009 at 5:49 PM
I know that a lot of people despise fruit-flavored beer, but Abita’s Purple Haze (raspberry, I believe), is great. Actually, the first one is awful, but the third is incredible.
June 27th, 2009 at 6:18 PM
i would ask for a autograph but to talk shit to them if they dont if they dont comply is juvenile. you have no idea what is going on in their personal life beyond what they do for a living so if they dont want to be bothered by a grown fucking man asking for your herbie hancock then just leave them alone.
June 27th, 2009 at 8:12 PM
@Jay –
We carry Abita at my bar (the Purple Haze). My girlfriend is a huge fan of the Strawberry Lager. If you know where to look, you can find it up here, and I’m up in Boston.