Erstad - Estrada Collision at the plate

[cowbyfan1]

Originally posted by Tim C
cowboyfan . . . I'll type Reeeealll slow.

Because that is the way the rule is written.

The warning is ALWAYS argued that it isn't fair to the team that hasn't thrown yet.

It is not an overreaction . . . the fukking pitch went BEHIND the hitter.

Yep, I couldn't help taking a shot . . . and I will continue to do it to people who REFUSE to understand the way things work when done correctly.

Shoot, you probably agree with McClellen last year when he screwed the pooch.

EDIT:

Jim:

Do you really think that the crew (and maybe even the Commishes Office) didn't discuss this issue before the game? Do you really think that the PU decision was made without ANY OTHER input?

I am not sure that your post is not the one that is "taking a shot".

[Edited by Tim C on Jun 8th, 2005 at 08:37 PM]

How did I get pulled into this?? I have no problem with the play or the resulting warning to both teams after the pitch. That is the way it is done. Advantage LAA on the take out. Braves got their "shot" Ump issues warning and "ends it". If he waits till Byrd comes out and chunks one at a batters head then it is advantage Angels again. Warning too late at that point as there will be another "message" sent, benches clearing ejections, fines, suspensions because then Braves will feel they still need to get their shot back since the "score" is 2-1 Angels in this mess.

Watson will not say anything as he knows the deal and knows it is baseball the way it is played from about AA full season on up. And as far as it being a "cheap shot" to the jaw, Erdstat was at the disadvantage there as Estrada had his helmet on. Estrada got his bell rung a bit and that is all. I bet you Estrada will not think it was a dirty play. And the intent was not to hurt as they only MLB players who think that is American League pitchers. Case in point, how many heads has Pedro thrown at this year?? None, as he knows HE will get drilled if he tries. If he is in the AL still, he'd have a few of those pitches thrown already.