Devil Rays prospect throws bat at plate umpire - Page 2

Klinglerware · 04-28-2006, 01:13 AM

Let's see if the striking umpires union is going to leverage this as much as they can to demonstrate unfair working conditions, even if the target was a scab...

http://ledger.southofboston.com/arti...ews/news08.txt

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Roberts said another concern the union wants addressed in the new contract are sanctions for bad behavior by ballplayers and managers on the field.

In the majors, instances of bumping, spitting or pushing umpires remain on a player’s long-term disciplinary record and repeat offenders face increasingly severe penalties. Not so, Roberts said, in the minors, where infractions don’t follow a player from league to league.

‘‘We feel that Minor League Baseball hinders our ability to do our job properly, and wants you to accept more abuse rather than eject somebody when it’s justified,’’ Roberts said.

Franklinnoble · 04-28-2006, 02:12 AM

I didn't realize Dean Houston played baseball...

Toddzilla · 04-28-2006, 07:47 AM

Now that the video is out, Young is so cooked. 120-days.

Logan · 04-28-2006, 11:09 AM

I think it's kind of funny how for the rest of his career, he'll be arguing called 3rd strikes of pitches 4 feet over his head.

JeeberD · 04-28-2006, 11:41 AM

Nah, no way that regular umps are gonna hold hitting a scab ump against him...

Toddzilla · 04-29-2006, 03:15 AM

From the SP Times:

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Originally Posted by SP TImes

A formal punishment could be handed out today, and it is expected to include a hefty suspension without pay, possibly up to three weeks. The Rays could tack on an additional term, making it possible Young, their 20-year-old top prospect, could be out up to a month.

A few weeks? Up to a month? Are you fucking kidding me? If that is the best that baseball and the DRays can do, then there's no hope for humanity.

GreenMonster · 04-29-2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Dammmn... and he's their top prospect.

He isn't just the D-Rays top prospect, last year he was named the #1 prospect in all of baseball, almost 2 years in a row.. He was the #1 pick in the draft also..

Franklinnoble · 04-29-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Toddzilla

From the SP Times:

A few weeks? Up to a month? Are you fucking kidding me? If that is the best that baseball and the DRays can do, then there's no hope for humanity.

Agreed... dude needs to sit for the rest of the season, and get a little counseling.

molson · 05-09-2006, 01:44 PM

They sure kept this guy waiting - but the verdict is finally out. 50 Games

KWhit · 05-09-2006, 02:10 PM

Good. Longer suspension than I was expecting. I was hoping that it would be a year, but figured it would be a lot shorter.

Young Drachma · 05-09-2006, 02:29 PM

Sounds about right.

Samdari · 05-09-2006, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

dude needs to sit for the rest of the season

Keep railing, but that was never going to happen. Guy is the Rays best (only?) hope for selling tickets in September.

Joe · 05-09-2006, 05:40 PM

he should be banned

Sweed · 05-09-2006, 06:07 PM

Do you suppose that he'll get the close calls to go in his favor when he gets back?

And the ump rings him up, strike three! That pitch appeared to me to be "just a bit outside"

Klinglerware · 05-10-2006, 11:53 AM

Somewhat interesting point on Mike and Mike this morning--since D. Young's suspension is 50 games and a first offense for testing positive for steroids gets you 50 games... does this mean that throwing a bat at an umpire and getting caught using steroids for the first time are equivalent offenses?

miami_fan · 05-10-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Klinglerware

Somewhat interesting point on Mike and Mike this morning--since D. Young's suspension is 50 games and a first offense for testing positive for steroids gets you 50 games... does this mean that throwing a bat at an umpire and getting caught using steroids for the first time are equivalent offenses?

Short answer? YES

Honolulu_Blue · 05-10-2006, 12:07 PM

This is a shame. I am in one of those complex Keeper Leagues that has a minor league draft and all that. Delmon Young is my number one prospect and pretty much my only minor leaguer of note. Considering how craptacular my team is playing, we could have used him.

Damn youse, Delmon. Damn youse!

B & B · 05-10-2006, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

This is a shame. I am in one of those complex Keeper Leagues that has a minor league draft and all that.

As if keeping up with 160 some odd games with injuries, suspensions and matchup problems wasnt enough to keep you busy.

This sounds like torture.

McSweeny · 05-10-2006, 04:28 PM

no comments about Bernie Williams throwing his helmet at the umpire last night?

molson · 05-10-2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by McSweeny

no comments about Bernie Williams throwing his helmet at the umpire last night?

Thank did kind of put this in perspective - if Williams hit the umpire, he'd probably be looking at 50 games too. Whereas if Young had missed, this wouldn't be a story. Better Aim = Longer Suspension.

McSweeny · 05-10-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by molson

Thank did kind of put this in perspective - if Williams hit the umpire, he'd probably be looking at 50 games too. Whereas if Young had missed, this wouldn't be a story. Better Aim = Longer Suspension.

of course David Ortiz received a 5 game suspension for tossing a bat in the general direction of an umpire a couple years back. I kinda doubt Bernie will even get a fine

Honolulu_Blue · 05-10-2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by B & B

As if keeping up with 160 some odd games with injuries, suspensions and matchup problems wasnt enough to keep you busy.

This sounds like torture.

Esepcially for someone who really doesn't care all that much or know all that much about baseball. Drafting minor leaguers is quite painful. I have no idea who these guys are. I just go to baseballamerica.com, check the "hot list" and pick the "hottest" prospect not already chosen.

I joined the league for my brother because it's with some of his clients. I stay active enough so I am not a drain on the league, but my team is just pathetic.

SackAttack · 05-20-2006, 09:20 PM

I just saw the news of the suspension being only 50 games.

What, is it like darts, where you have to hit closer to the target to get a higher score?

sterlingice · 05-21-2006, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

I just saw the news of the suspension being only 50 games.

What, is it like darts, where you have to hit closer to the target to get a higher score?

*groan* Bad joke alert

SI

EagleFan · 05-21-2006, 01:50 PM

I say life-time ban. Hell, there should be criminal charges for this one.

Ksyrup · 09-01-2006, 01:30 PM

Not a bad way to start your career: 8-11 with 2 2Bs and 1 HR.

sterlingice · 09-03-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Not a bad way to start your career: 8-11 with 2 2Bs and 1 HR.

I appreciated the White Sox veterans throwing at him for making his stupid ass remarks in the minors.

SI

04-28-2006, 11:41 AM	#55
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Nah, no way that regular umps are gonna hold hitting a scab ump against him... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-09-2006, 02:29 PM	#61
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Sounds about right. __________________ Current dynasty: Up The Scots: Play To Clinch Tennis Dynasty \| OOTP Mod: Managerial Strategy Files \| GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

05-10-2006, 12:07 PM	#67
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	This is a shame. I am in one of those complex Keeper Leagues that has a minor league draft and all that. Delmon Young is my number one prospect and pretty much my only minor leaguer of note. Considering how craptacular my team is playing, we could have used him. Damn youse, Delmon. Damn youse! __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

09-01-2006, 01:30 PM	#76
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Not a bad way to start your career: 8-11 with 2 2Bs and 1 HR. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

04-28-2006, 02:12 AM	#52
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I didn't realize Dean Houston played baseball...

04-28-2006, 07:47 AM	#53
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	Now that the video is out, Young is so cooked. 120-days.

04-28-2006, 11:09 AM	#54
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I think it's kind of funny how for the rest of his career, he'll be arguing called 3rd strikes of pitches 4 feet over his head.

05-09-2006, 01:44 PM	#59
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	They sure kept this guy waiting - but the verdict is finally out. 50 Games

05-09-2006, 02:10 PM	#60
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	Good. Longer suspension than I was expecting. I was hoping that it would be a year, but figured it would be a lot shorter.

05-09-2006, 05:40 PM	#63
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	he should be banned

05-09-2006, 06:07 PM	#64
Sweed College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	Do you suppose that he'll get the close calls to go in his favor when he gets back? And the ump rings him up, strike three! That pitch appeared to me to be "just a bit outside"

05-10-2006, 11:53 AM	#65
Klinglerware College Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The DMV	Somewhat interesting point on Mike and Mike this morning--since D. Young's suspension is 50 games and a first offense for testing positive for steroids gets you 50 games... does this mean that throwing a bat at an umpire and getting caught using steroids for the first time are equivalent offenses?

05-10-2006, 04:28 PM	#69
McSweeny College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Somerville, MA	no comments about Bernie Williams throwing his helmet at the umpire last night?

05-20-2006, 09:20 PM	#73
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	I just saw the news of the suspension being only 50 games. What, is it like darts, where you have to hit closer to the target to get a higher score?

05-21-2006, 01:50 PM	#75
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	I say life-time ban. Hell, there should be criminal charges for this one.

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