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[David B]

Originally Posted by DonInKansas

Varitek and Francona get dumped. I'm surprised that Varitek didn't get dumped as soon as he turned around. Turn your sound up to see Beckett's thought about Todd's strike zone in the first couple seconds.

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Example of what happens with a young umpire even in MLB. He did eject probably too quickly, but he did stick to his guns.

Reading the story at ESPN, the players were both surprised at how quick the ejection was. I guess that shows just how much the veteran umpires put up with before an ejection.

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DAvid

[DonInKansas]

Originally Posted by David B

Example of what happens with a young umpire even in MLB. He did eject probably too quickly, but he did stick to his guns.

Reading the story at ESPN, the players were both surprised at how quick the ejection was. I guess that shows just how much the veteran umpires put up with before an ejection.

thanks
DAvid

I always thought a catcher turning around on you was a near automatic dumping. He could have gotten Beckett too if he wanted to for the display and "Gawddammit!" on the mound.