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Very true, Mike. I ranted about "professional athletes" on another section of my website, and it's cases like these that just prove my point. I agree that situations like these should result in a forfeit, but sadly, that will never happen. The owners will complain that the fans, who paid good money to see a game, will be penalized for one person's behavior.
Boo. Friggin'. Hoo.
Perhaps the fines and penalties should be increased for those who engage in this kind of behavior. If they fight, they're gone for 90 games and loss all pay for that time. If they get tossed, minimum 5 game suspension and loss of pay. Toughen up, MLB!
On a related note, Lou Piniella was suspended for only one game for getting tossed after kicking dirt onto an ump's shoes (and possibly kicking his shin as wel). After getting tossed, he admitted that he knew that he was wrong, and he was only trying to find the right time to get fired up over a call.
These meltdowns and tirades have got to stop. We shouldn't have to take someone else's BS simply because they have no other way to get their team fired up. Getting tossed out of a game, to me, is a serious matter, but as such, I use ejections as a last resort whenever possible.
The worst part about the video was the fact that some fans seemed to be cheering him on.
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Dave
I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!
Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!
I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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