Girardi/ARod double dip ejection

[ASA/NYSSOBLUE]

I know some here get tired of this, but this one was pretty good, as it involved Marty "Doesn't have to tag him" Foster. Also because the pitch involved was in the 4th...and the EJ happened in the 5th- apparently Girardi had a chance to go look at a replay of certainly looked like a fairly low and VERY outside pitch. The story is circulating that A-Rod was not only unhappy about the pitch, but about a supposed ongoing conversation between Foster and the Oriole C.

Two Yankees for the price of one.


Its also fun as Girardi pitches a genuine Piniella - type fit, making a gesture apparently indicating the size he thinks Foster's manhood is..

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by ASA/NYSSOBLUE

I know some here get tired of this, but this one was pretty good, as it involved Marty "Doesn't have to tag him" Foster. Also because the pitch involved was in the 4th...and the EJ happened in the 5th- apparently Girardi had a chance to go look at a replay of certainly looked like a fairly low and VERY outside pitch. The story is circulating that A-Rod was not only unhappy about the pitch, but about a supposed ongoing conversation between Foster and the Oriole C.

1. You are repeating a myth created by a rat. Marty did not say that.

2. The pitch was up enough but a bit outside. I wish all "misses" were as bad.

3. Who gives a sh!t what A-rod is unhappy about?

[JR12]

A-Roid is a crybaby!

[realistic]

[QUOTE=MrUmpire;625359]1. You are repeating a myth created by a rat. Marty did not say that.=QUOTE]

Is that what Marty told you?

[bob jenkins]

[QUOTE=realistic;625389]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

1. You are repeating a myth created by a rat. Marty did not say that.=QUOTE]

Is that what Marty told you?

I have heard the same from two independent sources whom I trust -- one of whom got it directly from Marty.

[RPatrino]

I have replayed this video several times, and I can't see where that pitch is 'very outside'. Holy Cow, am I missing something here?

[David B]

Originally Posted by RPatrino

I have replayed this video several times, and I can't see where that pitch is 'very outside'. Holy Cow, am I missing something here?

No you are correct, AR should have hit the pitch, he just couldn't pull the trigger. Maybe a ball, but very close IMO.

Thansk
David

[MrUmpire]

[QUOTE=realistic;625389]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

1. You are repeating a myth created by a rat. Marty did not say that.=QUOTE]

Is that what Marty told you?

He told it to a relative whom I trust explicitly.

I heard the exact same explanation from a AAA crew this summer. I guess it comes down to who do you trust...Marty or a Rat?

I'll take Marty.

[realistic]

[QUOTE=MrUmpire;625579]

Originally Posted by realistic

He told it to a relative whom I trust explicitly.

I heard the exact same explanation from a AAA crew this summer. I guess it comes down to who do you trust...Marty or a Rat?

I'll take Marty.

All I'm saying is that Marty Foster is not on record for saying that. Your account came off sounding like you were standing within earshot and heard the whole conversation. The closest thing there is to a quote on this subject is hearsay.

I will always believe the umpire before the player. If there would be one player that I would believe, it would be Jeter. Everything said about his character and demeanor is true. He is as nice a guy as they come.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

I will always believe the umpire before the player. If there would be one player that I would believe, it would be Jeter. Everything said about his character and demeanor is true. He is as nice a guy as they come.

I am also uncomfortable with the calling of Jeter a rat. I love this game and respect it to almost no end. Jeter and his play and his achievements are a credit to the game. He's a first-ballot, no-brainer Hall of Famer and a champion. Of the 750 players, there are some true rats---there always are. But to brand one and all is preposterous.

Perfect example: Eddie Murray. People everywhere talk down about him, and some can't even stand him. His detractors all have one thing in common: They don't know two things about the guy. He's as classy and decent a guy as there ever was in this game, and I have heard several noted veterans--Winfield, Scioscia, Hershiser, Ripken, Dempsey, Griffin and others--say that Murray's the finest teammate they ever had. But by prejudging him, he's a rat, too. Well, not the way some of us see things.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by realistic

I will always believe the umpire before the player. If there would be one player that I would believe, it would be Jeter. Everything said about his character and demeanor is true. He is as nice a guy as they come.

I wouldn't trust Jeter as far as I could throw him, which is not far. All players are rats at heart, no matter what they appear to be on the outside. That is the first lesson taught at umpire school.

[socalblue1]

MLB guidelines are instant ejection for anyone using video replay to argue a call, period (The only exception would be asking for review on a home run per the new instant replay rule prior to the next pitch / play).

Girardi is looking at a suspension & large fine for his actions. A-Rat a fine for running his mouth & starting the mess.

[seans]

Originally Posted by ASA/NYSSOBLUE

I know some here get tired of this, but this one was pretty good, as it involved Marty "Doesn't have to tag him" Foster. Also because the pitch involved was in the 4th...and the EJ happened in the 5th- apparently Girardi had a chance to go look at a replay of certainly looked like a fairly low and VERY outside pitch. The story is circulating that A-Rod was not only unhappy about the pitch, but about a supposed ongoing conversation between Foster and the Oriole C.

Two Yankees for the price of one.


Its also fun as Girardi pitches a genuine Piniella - type fit, making a gesture apparently indicating the size he thinks Foster's manhood is..

The pitch was "fairly low" and "VERY outside"? Let me guess, OP is a Yankee fan?

[JR12]

Too close to take. Perfect pitchers pitch. Foul it off A-ROID!

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by seans

The pitch was "fairly low" and "VERY outside"? Let me guess, OP is a Yankee fan?

Ya think? Girardi was fun to watch do a Piniella? Sounds like a dyed-in-the-wool fanboy to me, enjoying watching a rat go off on an umpire. Sheesh, even when Bud Black comes out on the umpire, I root for him to get run as soon as possible. I root for the umpire in rat/umpire confrontations.