Devil Rays prospect throws bat at plate umpire

[moorg]

Originally Posted by ncump7

Sorry to disagree with you. He threw the bat at a scab who has disrespected our brothers in blue. < snip > What have they done to earn respect? Stab our fellow umpires in the back. Not much respect for that from either the players, or other umpires.

I agree with all of those things. I do not respect this guy at all. However, I don't feel comfortable saying that it's okay to throw a bat at an umpire under some circumstances.

[LMan]

Originally Posted by moorg

I agree with all of those things. I do not respect this guy at all. However, I don't feel comfortable saying that it's okay to throw a bat at an umpire under some circumstances.

Awwwww, we so appreciate your moment of humanity there.



I think I remember in school learning that you can not respect a person while still not wishing physical harm to them.

[mattmets]

From the front page of amlu.org

Statement From IL Crew Chief on Delmon Young Incident

"The incident which occurred between Delmon Young and replacement umpire, Richard Cacciatore, is unfortunate to say the least. In most of my dealings with Delmon in the past he has handled himself in a respectful, professional manner. I think the rest of the regular International League umpire staff would echo my sentiments. I can only hope this does not tarnish the career of such a fine, young prospect. Furthermore, I would speculate the whole incident could have been avoided had properly trained, professional umpires been officiating the game." Chris Hubler, IL Crew Chief

[DIV2ump]

Originally Posted by mattmets

From the front page of amlu.org

Look what happened last year with the regular umps. This guy is full of crap.

Double-A Montgomery's Delmon Young yesterday started serving a three-game suspension for bumping an umpire.
Young gave the ump a chest-bump after being ejected from Friday's game. The incident took place after he was called out on strikes for a third time. Source: St. Petersburg Times

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by mattmets

From the front page of amlu.org:From the front page of amlu.org

Statement From IL Crew Chief on Delmon Young Incident

"The incident which occurred between Delmon Young and replacement umpire, Richard Cacciatore, is unfortunate to say the least. In most of my dealings with Delmon in the past he has handled himself in a respectful, professional manner. I think the rest of the regular International League umpire staff would echo my sentiments. I can only hope this does not tarnish the career of such a fine, young prospect. Furthermore, I would speculate the whole incident could have been avoided had properly trained, professional umpires been officiating the game." Chris Hubler, IL Crew Chief

Chris, in his haste to make the replacement look responsible must have forgotten that this "fine, young prospect", tossed a bat at a pitcher and bumped and umpire in games officiated by MiLB umpires just last year. Chris' memory is certainly convenient at best.

"In Double-A ball last year, Young was suspended for three games by the Southern League for bumping the chest of plate umpire Jeff Latter."

Maybe Jeff could refresh Chris' memory.

I fully support the MiLB umpires' goals and demands, but I am disappointed in their rush to use the actions of this a-hole as something caused by a replacement umpire. I don't know who is advising their PR staff, but whoever it is should be fired. The AMLU should be leading by example.

[David B]

Originally Posted by GarthB

Chris, in his haste to make the replacement look responsible must have forgotten that this "fine, young prospect", tossed a bat at a pitcher and bumped and umpire in games officiated by MiLB umpires just last year. Chris' memory is certainly convenient at best.

"In Double-A ball last year, Young was suspended for three games by the Southern League for bumping the chest of plate umpire Jeff Latter."

Maybe Jeff could refresh Chris' memory.

I fully support the MiLB umpires' goals and demands, but I am disappointed in their rush to use the actions of this a-hole as something caused by a replacement umpire. I don't know who is advising their PR staff, but whoever it is should be fired. The AMLU should be leading by example.

ESPN on Baseball Tonight was covering the escapades of Young the last few years and its not a pretty site.

The Devil Rays now say they are going to get some counsel for his "anger management problem".

Trying to cover up a "bad apple" who has lots of talent but no values.

Thanks
DAvid

[WhatWuzThatBlue]

I'm glad to see that the rational amongst this board understand that this player's behavior is never warranted! As I wrote earlier, it doesn't matter what the umpire did or did not say/do. This clown threw a bat at the umpire and he will be punished acordingly. In my eyes, it won't be severe enough, but that is an issue for another thread.

Originally Posted by J.Rutledge

Please let us not compare sports to other occupations. No one goes around yelling at authority figures because a situation does not go their way in real life. Also sports is about the only place where it is acceptable for people to yell at anyone and call them all kinds of names or heckle them because they are with another company (team) or by customers (fans). Also no one said it was acceptable to throw a bat at someone.

I guess that Jeff doesn't have a relative who is in law enforcement.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by WhatWuzThatBlue

I guess that Jeff doesn't have a relative who is in law enforcement.

Why would I want a relative to cover up for fellow workers when they shoot innocent people in the back. Oh I forgot, he had a gun.

Peace