When players attack

[jsblanton]

Wouldn't intent on the pitcher's part be a judgement call? If I think a pitcher threw at somebody on purpose, he's gone. I think the events preceding the event have a lot to do with how I would handle the situation. With that said, a batter that carries a bat to the mound has pretty much taken all doubt out of my mind as to what he is about to do. If he hits a guy in the parking lot with a bat, he is probably going to be arrested. This guy needs to be ran from the game for life. When a batter steps in the box, he takes a chance on getting hit with a pitch. A pitcher shouldn't have to wonder if he is going to be attacked with a baseball bat.

[DG]

Originally Posted by jsblanton

This guy needs to be ran from the game for life.

I have lost track. How many games were missed by the guy in Durham who threw a bat at the umpire? Was it like 80? Don't think he will be removed for life. It's happened in the BIGS before also and as far as I can remember no one has been removed for life for this.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by DG

I have lost track. How many games were missed by the guy in Durham who threw a bat at the umpire? Was it like 80? Don't think he will be removed for life. It's happened in the BIGS before also and as far as I can remember no one has been removed for life for this.

The guy in Durham was Delmon Young (Dimitri's brother), who is now in the major leagues. Certainly not banned for life, I'd have to say.

[socalblue1]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

The guy in Durham was Delmon Young (Dimitri's brother), who is now in the major leagues. Certainly not banned for life, I'd have to say.

But on the bright side it cost Delmon close to 1/2 a year in MLB and I suspect he is on a very short leash so far as the umpires are concerned. 1/2 a year at the MLB rookie minimum is something like $380k, so he lost $200K plus his AA pay.

[TussAgee11]

Offerman hit F2 on the BACKSWING after hitting F1. His recoil got the catcher in the head.

Don't assume until you got the all the facts, gentleman.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by TussAgee11

Offerman hit F2 on the BACKSWING after hitting F1.

So, would that be "soft" interference?

[UmpLarryJohnson]

Originally Posted by TussAgee11

Don't assume until you got the all the facts, gentleman.

get all the facts, then assume??