Wendlestadt vs Gardenhire - Page 2

johnnyg08 · #16 (**permalink**) Sat Aug 08, 2009, 09:51pm

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Originally Posted by jwwashburn

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 · #17 (**permalink**) Sat Aug 08, 2009, 10:00pm

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Originally Posted by jwwashburn

Is it possible that, in addition to Gardenhire being a jerk, Wendlestadt is one also?

Not in this instance.

jwwashburn · #18 (**permalink**) 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 · #19 (**permalink**) Sat Aug 08, 2009, 10:34pm

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Originally Posted by jwwashburn

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 · #20 (**permalink**) Sat Aug 08, 2009, 11:07pm

I said Gardenhire is a jerk and Earl was insane.

You totally ignored my point, though.

SethPDX · #21 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 09, 2009, 12:47am

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Originally Posted by johnnyg08

"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.

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

Ump153 · #22 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 09, 2009, 01:15am

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Originally Posted by jwwashburn

I said Gardenhire is a jerk and Earl was insane.

You totally ignored my point, though.

No I didn't. I addressed it.

SanDiegoSteve · #23 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 09, 2009, 03:10am

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Originally Posted by jwwashburn

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 · #24 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 09, 2009, 04:42am

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 · #25 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 09, 2009, 10:38am

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Originally Posted by jacks19

good luck in the playoffs if u get an assignment.

He'll get one.

MrUmpire · #26 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 09, 2009, 11:35am

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Originally Posted by jacks19

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 · #27 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 09, 2009, 01:03pm

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Originally Posted by jacks19

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

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 · #28 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 09, 2009, 08:28pm

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Originally Posted by MrUmpire

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 · #29 (**permalink**) 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 · #30 (**permalink**) Mon Aug 10, 2009, 04:40pm

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