Tichenor exudes awesome awesomeness

[Ump Rube]

I partially agree with you on the Redmond EJ. I think that we really cannot tell for sure whether is was too quick, but there was not a whole lot of time to say any magic words (and I couldn't see any from the replays last night). BTW (not that T knew it but) this is Red's 1st EJ in his 11 year career. So he is not really one to say magic words (I also know this from my time working as a Ride Operator at the old Camp Snoop in MOA, he used to bring his kids there and was always very nice, even remembered me when I went to Spring Training one year).

Overall, I was surprised that Beckett stayed in the game after that little incident. (So I guess 'Tek did his job.)

[johnnyg08]

From what we could hear Beckett didn't say anything to PU...yes, he cussed, we all heard that...but this ain't no FED game. For the number of very close pitches there were, I'd say Beckett didn't show much emotion.

[DonInKansas]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

From what we could hear Beckett didn't say anything to PU...yes, he cussed, we all heard that.

You must be watching a different clip. If you think that rip wasn't directed at Tichenor, you must be losing it.

[johnnyg08]

Everybody in the stadium knew it was. But he didn't say "________ you"

Sometimes pitchers will give me the stink eye and I know what they're doing, but I'm probably not going to dump him.

[ronald]

The catcher that jumped up and then charged the ump got what he deserved. He was way out of line. He showed complete lack of respect for the umpire and the game. He was way out of line. That was a major blow up. Way to go Ump!!!!!!!!!111

[johnnyg08]

Yep, he knew he was going to get dumped...when F2 turns on an ump, I'm guessing they look at it just like a batter drawing a line in the dirt. Pretty much immediate dump.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

Everybody in the stadium knew it was. But he didn't say "________ you"

Sometimes pitchers will give me the stink eye and I know what they're doing, but I'm probably not going to dump him.

He would NOT have to say "you" following what he said to warrant an ejection. I'm not putting up with that kind of a display from any player or coach at any level of baseball. How rude to say that in public, much less in front of a ballpark full of fans, many of whom are little children. Doesn't anybody believe in common decency anymore? Religous beliefs or no religious beliefs, it makes no difference, you don't say that.

[johnnyg08]

I don't disagree Steve and obviously I'm not, nor will I ever be an MLB umpire, but I'd have to guess that there's not too many ejections going on regarding that type of stuff. MLB could certainly expect more in terms of conduct from their employees though.

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by Ump Rube

I partially agree with you on the Redmond EJ. I think that we really cannot tell for sure whether is was too quick, but there was not a whole lot of time to say any magic words (and I couldn't see any from the replays last night). BTW (not that T knew it but) this is Red's 1st EJ in his 11 year career. So he is not really one to say magic words (I also know this from my time working as a Ride Operator at the old Camp Snoop in MOA, he used to bring his kids there and was always very nice, even remembered me when I went to Spring Training one year).

Overall, I was surprised that Beckett stayed in the game after that little incident. (So I guess 'Tek did his job.)

As far as the Redmond EJ goes, maybe it's been eleven years, but we don't know what, if anything was leading up to him getting dumped. Maybe he was badgering him for most of the game...we just don't know. He must have said something though...