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I wasn't there, so I obviously cannot comment on specifics. But reports in the papers state that one of the main arguments was that benches cleared twice, and no one was ejected from the Suns. From personal experience I can tell you that if you have a benches clearing situation and you decide to eject a player, you usually have at least one player from the other team that deserves to go. For example, how about the first guy that stepped out of the dugout. Last time I checked that was ejectionable since he left his position to participate in fight.
I can see why this happened. The one thing no one thinks about unless you have been in the game is that these players have been playing against each other for years. Warnings should have been issued in this game...they weren't. I am sure this is a combination of the strike and bad umpiring. AMLU umpires would have handled this a lot differently. That is what they are trained to do. And I am sure that the farm director knew exactly what to expect when he pulled his team off. A lot of press and to prove a point in that press. If you think they don't want AMLU umpires back you are wrong.
Also, I try not to be negative in my posts. Therefore, in regards to the cry baby reference about this situation...this is professional baseball. Managers are managing. This is not high school or college where they have total control of their players. Do not forget that a lot of these players have signed with bonuses. The true prospects know when they run a team. They also know that they will be at the next level next year while that manager will continue in that league.
I am very tired tonight and I apologize if my post is a little choppy. But I wanted to comment on this situation before I went to bed. At the very least, I expect this to make it to Pardon the Interuption.
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