Game Management

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by GarthB

Sandy Alderson??? YGBSM.

Yeah, there's an unbaised voice being raised.

ESPN is now reporting that the first base coach who accused Winters of a racial slur has changed his allegation to Winters said something that "could be taken racially."

Uh, we like Sandy out these parts. He is a very rational man and not prone to hyperbole. He is a respected baseball man around the league, being that he is a former MLB executive. I would not blame him for being a bit partial toward the Padres since he has a vested interest in the team.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Uh, we like Sandy out these parts. He is a very rational man and not prone to hyperbole. He is a respected baseball man around the league, being that he is a former MLB executive. I would not blame him for being a bit partial toward the Padres since he has a vested interest in the team.

There's more than his interest in the Padres that compromises his opinion. His antagonism with umpires goes way back. No one in MLB had a worse relationship with umpires. He is on record as questioning their ethics for years.

Alderson is scum.

[UMP25]

That's an understatement, Garth. It is well-known that he truly disliked umpires and did everything he could to undermine or mess with them.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Alright then, how about Jerry Coleman. Who wants to bad mouth the WWII war hero and HOFer? He said that the umpiring that went on Sunday was the absolute worst he has ever seen and that there will be major implications when this shakes out.

When the Colonel says it's the worst, it's the worst.

[SanDiegoSteve]

As much as I normally stick up for the umpires, I don't do so blindly as if following a cult leader. I don't believe in towing the party line. If Winters went out of his way to provoke Bradley, then he was in the wrong. If Bradley initiated the trouble, then I will blame him. It seems to me that both parties, plus Runge had a part in this. We shall see.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

As much as I normally stick up for the umpires, I don't do so blindly as if following a cult leader.

But that is exactly how you've been damning Winters...blindly, quoting one "expert" after another.

What do you have against waiting for the facts before ripping the umpire?

[spokanelurker]

What do you have against waiting for the facts before ripping anyone who entertains the notion that Mike Winters may have been the instigator? Quit portraying yourself as the unbiased voice of reason, Garth. You're anything but.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Alright then, how about Jerry Coleman. Who wants to bad mouth the WWII war hero and HOFer? He said that the umpiring that went on Sunday was the absolute worst he has ever seen and that there will be major implications when this shakes out.

When the Colonel says it's the worst, it's the worst.

From his vantage point in the broadcast booth I'm sure Jerry heard and saw everything. {sarcasm=Off}

Jerry's a homer from the word go.

Why do you feel the need to latch on to the flavor of the hour to hang Mike Winters?

Why not wait until it is all sorted out and then, if Mike is guilty of something, MLB will take appropriate action. If he isn't you all can put your ropes away.

Between Todd Helton and a lip reading expert, the truth will be known. Relax. You impartial Padre fans can wait a day.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Alright then, how about Jerry Coleman. Who wants to bad mouth the WWII war hero and HOFer? He said that the umpiring that went on Sunday was the absolute worst he has ever seen and that there will be major implications when this shakes out.

When the Colonel says it's the worst, it's the worst.

Coleman is the worst ****ing homer I've ever heard and a lousy announcer to boot.