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Originally Posted by JRutledge
I never said I was there. I am also not the one criticizing the umpire for their decision either. I realize that there are a lot of things in officiating that we cannot tell by looking at the picture or the video.
That is assuming that the official does not hear the entire confrontation. Basketball makes it very clear that the instigator is to be considered part of the fight whether they threw a punch or not. I know hockey has a similar rule on philosophy. Having talked to pro umpires, they have talked about trying to throw out players from both teams.
Let us all remember the umpire was standing right there. He likely heard more of the conversation than you or I. The point is you or I was not umpiring the game and it is easy from our couch while watching the replay to say what should have happen. Hey, this would not be the first time you have made such accusations. I should not be surprised by your observations.
Peace
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What the hell are you rambling about? I never criticized the umpire's decision. Quit attributing remarks to me which someone else made. Jeez, you're great at that! Saying that I made "accusations." Man, get a grip and a clue while you're at it!
All I was saying is that nobody deserves to get punched in the face, no matter what was said. And I also take exception with the faction who is saying that just because Pierzynski is an a-hole, that he deserved what he got (punched, not ejected. I never criticized the ejection). That is not logical, it is emotional. I also pointed out that Barrett got ran over for being in Pierzynski's way, which was clean and legal.
Nowhere in any of my posts on this subject did I say that A.J. should not be kicked out of the game. I said that the blame lies squarely with Barrett, and that outside of Cubs fans, the rest of the world agrees with me.
Now, quit putting words in my mouth.