Surprised I haven't seen this ejection clip

[gordon30307]

Originally Posted by GA Umpire

He threw his hands up in the air well above his head. May not be able to hear him, but he could sure see him. I was surprised he did it but it was earned and deserved by the rat in CF. Many speculate that there was more that went on prior to this between the 2.

1. I've done countless games on big fields and I can't remember the last time I paid any attention to the outfielders. No need to.

2. Raising his arms how do we know for sure it was directed at the PU. I agree it probably was but still maybe it wasn't.

3. IMHO it was the dumbest ejection I've seen in MLB.

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by gordon30307

2. Raising his arms how do we know for sure it was directed at the PU. I agree it probably was but still maybe it wasn't.

There was history between the centerfielder and umpire during that game. Even the little old lady sitting in the top deck knew what was going on. Even the player's manager knew what was going on.

The centerfielder decided to draw everyone's attention to him with his demonstration and got dumped for it. No different than F1 acting up or Batter demonstrating. Players don't get a free pass on Rat behavior just because they are in the outfield.

[gordon30307]

Originally Posted by Ump153

There was history between the centerfielder and umpire during that game. Even the little old lady sitting in the top deck knew what was going on. Even the player's manager knew what was going on.

The centerfielder decided to draw everyone's attention to him with his demonstration and got dumped for it. No different than F1 acting up or Batter demonstrating. Players don't get a free pass on Rat behavior just because they are in the outfield.

Obviously something was going on. I'm not being a jerk here but do you know what was going on. I've never seen this before and I'm just trying to understand what happened.

[GA Umpire]

Originally Posted by gordon30307

1. I've done countless games on big fields and I can't remember the last time I paid any attention to the outfielders. No need to.

2. Raising his arms how do we know for sure it was directed at the PU. I agree it probably was but still maybe it wasn't.

3. IMHO it was the dumbest ejection I've seen in MLB.

I don't look for outfielders or any infielders myself. But, if I happen to be looking in that direction for some reason, then I am going to notice it. And, CF is pretty close to where I am looking all the time. And, I'm sure the rat knew that as well.

Maybe it was the dumbest EJ. Maybe he shouldn't have done it. Maybe, just maybe, the rat should have kept his hands down and none of this would have happened. It's easy to blame the umpire. But, why not blame the one who caused the whole issue in the first place? Maybe, wait for it... wait for it... the rat who threw his hands up in CF.

Why do so many look at the umpires as being at fault and not the rat who started it all? I just can't believe how many free passes are given to the rats. What is it? So many say the umpire has thin skin, and I agree so much has to be overlooked as an umpire. But, when one does something like this, then why is that rat looked at as an innocent bystander?

CF rat: "I was just minding my own business in CF and the next thing I know, I am going to the parking lot."

Maybe, if they wouldn't act like rats, they wouldn't get treated like one. I guess now, it is OK for them to demonstrate in the outfield since it is not in the dugout or on the mound.

Where does the line get drawn with some? And, I merely pointed out F1 b/c I would like to know where some actually draw the line and stop some of this "arguing balls and strikes".