[JRutledge]

I am amazed that people think they can behave in any way they like because in their mind a bad call was made. LaRussa was totally in the wrong. First of all he did not have a good angle (how could he) at the pitch. He started yelling and screaming at the umpire about ball and strikes (a BIG NO NO). Then Edmonds then starts calling names and getting personal with the umpire (ANOTHER NO NO). Cuzzi gave both of them ample time to back down and they choose to pursue him even more. He did not just pull the trigger, he commented to give them a chance to back down. When they did not, they were run. I think he did a good job. No matter what you think about those pitches, he does not have to take that from them.

BTW, I am a big Cardinals fan. I think the umpire had every right to throw them out of the game. The Cardinals had a meltdown similar to what happen in the 85 World Series. Edmonds really should have been ashamed of himself; he might have got a hit to tie the game. Now he lets his team down and makes a teammate the bat when he was not prepared to hit. He started the count with a 3-2 count. Shame on Edmonds for getting thrown out of the game. He should have known better.

Peace