Roger's finger 'stuff'

[David B]

Originally Posted by LMan

I missed the start of the game last night. What was the boo-har-har about a substance on Roger's hand?

We probably will never know, but the fact that the umpire (who is a professional) did nothing probably means in reality that its insignificant.

The media just wants to have something to talk about.

I did hear an interview with Todd Jones last week though and he said on radio that in cold weather all of the pitchers will put pine tar on their hands and that its allowed by MLB.

He probably would not say that today since its been blown up, but in his interview he said it was used by nearly all of the pitchers and that the umpires allowed it.

When asked why he said something about that without it they wouldn't be able to throw strikes and MLB didn't want everyone getting hit.

The things that go on in MLB that we just are never aware of ...

Thanks
David