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Originally Posted by seioaump
I guess I'm not one who looks for a "reason" to eject players.
You see, that was the pitcher who had a bad inning while on the mound the inning before. Then to get called out on a "close" play. (which the umpire booted). You have to expect a little emotion when a team is playing late in any tournament. He was upset, walking back to dugout. Didn't say a word to the umpire or even look at him.
Maybe this is why I have ejected anyone in 4 years.
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I don't look for reasons to run players either... but if he throws equipment after a close play that he doesn't like... HE'S GONE! If he holds on until he's in the dugout and off the field, he can blow-up his helmet with dynamite for all I care. It's not the throwing that gets him run, it's the protest.
BTW- "
4.06(a) No manager, player, substitute, coach, trainer or batboy shall at any time, whether from the bench, the coach’s box or on the playing field, or elsewhere --
(1) Incite, or try to incite, by word or sign a demonstration by spectators;
PENALTY: The offender shall be removed from the game... "
I have no choice in the matter, the rules state he must be EJ'd.
This is my explaination to his manager.