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johnnyg08 Sat Aug 08, 2009 09:51pm

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Originally Posted by jwwashburn (Post 619573)
Is it possible that, in addition to Gardenhire being a jerk, Wendlestadt is one also?

Yes, that is possible. I don't know either of them though.

Ump153 Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:00pm

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Originally Posted by jwwashburn (Post 619573)
Is it possible that, in addition to Gardenhire being a jerk, Wendlestadt is one also?

Not in this instance.

jwwashburn Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:21pm

Gardenhire has made it fairly obvious that he is a jerk.

But, he seems to have a particular problem with Wendlestadt...just wondering.

For instance, Earl Weaver was...well , Insane and a jerk.

That did not mean Luciano was not a buffoon and a jerk, though.

Ump153 Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:34pm

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Originally Posted by jwwashburn (Post 619580)
Gardenhire has made it fairly obvious that he is a jerk.

But, he seems to have a particular problem with Wendlestadt...just wondering.

For instance, Earl Weaver was...well , Insane and a jerk.

That did not mean Luciano was not a buffoon and a jerk, though.

Earl had a problem with umpires, period.

Gardenshire has a problem not being an assh0le.

jwwashburn Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:07pm

I said Gardenhire is a jerk and Earl was insane.

You totally ignored my point, though.

SethPDX Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:47am

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Originally Posted by johnnyg08 (Post 619530)
"At home a few years back he said, 'You're just out here for showtime.' He's got a smart mouth, and tonight was ridiculous, really.

:D
That's a good comeback since it was probably true.

Ump153 Sun Aug 09, 2009 01:15am

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Originally Posted by jwwashburn (Post 619585)
I said Gardenhire is a jerk and Earl was insane.

You totally ignored my point, though.

No I didn't. I addressed it.

SanDiegoSteve Sun Aug 09, 2009 03:10am

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Originally Posted by jwwashburn (Post 619580)

That did not mean Luciano was not a buffoon and a jerk, though.

Ron Luciano was many things, and possibly a buffoon was one of them. That's because he loved his job and wanted it to be fun. But he was most certainly not a jerk. He was a very nice human being with a big heart and a childlike quality which I find very admirable.

Ty Cobb was a jerk. Ron Luciano was not.

jacks19 Sun Aug 09, 2009 04:42am

Gardenhire vs. Wendelstedt
 
Bottom line although this is "the show" as professional umpires hunter needs to be a better man than this. In a class room in the offseason away from cameras you could make the comment hunter made in refernece to inviting gardenhire to umpire camp-- not during the season in front of media. In my opinion, nothing wrong with the ejection, but bad move by hunter sinking that low afterwards good luck in the playoffs if u get an assignment.

Ump153 Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:38am

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Originally Posted by jacks19 (Post 619602)
good luck in the playoffs if u get an assignment.


He'll get one.

MrUmpire Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:35am

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Originally Posted by jacks19 (Post 619602)
Bottom line although this is "the show" as professional umpires hunter needs to be a better man than this. In a class room in the offseason away from cameras you could make the comment hunter made in refernece to inviting gardenhire to umpire camp-- not during the season in front of media. In my opinion, nothing wrong with the ejection, but bad move by hunter sinking that low afterwards good luck in the playoffs if u get an assignment.

Gardenshire is an effin' moron, and MLB umpire are tired of being silent punching bags. Jeter lying about Foster was the last straw for many of them. Foster honored the "code" and didn't engage Jeter and ended up looking like the villain. Several of the veterans have decided to push back, lightly, until MLB draws a line.

SanDiegoSteve Sun Aug 09, 2009 01:03pm

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Originally Posted by jacks19 (Post 619602)
Bottom line although this is "the show" as professional umpires hunter needs to be a better man than this. In a class room in the offseason away from cameras you could make the comment hunter made in refernece to inviting gardenhire to umpire camp-- not during the season in front of media. In my opinion, nothing wrong with the ejection, but bad move by hunter sinking that low afterwards good luck in the playoffs if u get an assignment.

Gardenhire needs some kind of training. Umpire camp, USMC Boot Camp, whatever...;)

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Originally Posted by Ump153 (Post 619623)
He'll get one.

Yes, Hunter will most definitely get a playoff assignment. If he doesn't, it won't be because of this.

SethPDX Sun Aug 09, 2009 08:28pm

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Originally Posted by MrUmpire (Post 619634)
Gardenshire is an effin' moron, and MLB umpire are tired of being silent punching bags. Jeter lying about Foster was the last straw for many of them. Foster honored the "code" and didn't engage Jeter and ended up looking like the villain. Several of the veterans have decided to push back, lightly, until MLB draws a line.

Agreed. MLB umpires have been using smart@ss comebacks forever--look at the Haller vs. Weaver video. I suspect when a manager comes out he knows this all too well. Going to the media and repeating what gets said like you're sooo shocked a major league umpire would disrespect you is a rat move in my book.

alex7 Mon Aug 10, 2009 02:25pm

Umpmazza,

I'm fairly sure that we're expected to be at 3blx for throws coming in from right field, for the exact reason that we expect a swipe tag. This position lets you see daylight or tag, while 1blx gets you blocked by the runner too often.

Bishopcolle Mon Aug 10, 2009 04:40pm

What is the recommended spot for throws from left field? 1BLX? I assume?


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