Royals/Angels

[jicecone]

I guess he forgot his brush, so he just went for the lecture.

Don't know what was said but, it definitely did not look professional.

[SAump]

Catchers are starting to cross the line more and more at the top level. The MILB umpires learned that during the Caribbean World Series. Now it's going on at the Pro level, here for example. Perhaps catchers are beginning to feel like they also have grounds for showing their objections to particular calls. "I really needed a strike there blue!"

[DG]

Kendall knew he was dealing with a Minor League fill in. Yost did what he had to do. I never seen anything like it. I expect the fill-ins chances were reduced somewhat.

[LeeBallanfant]

Originally Posted by DG

Kendall knew he was dealing with a Minor League fill in. Yost did what he had to do. I never seen anything like it. I expect the fill-ins chances were reduced somewhat.

Not only were his chances reduced, his equipment never made it to
New York and he had to wear Brian Runge's uniform tonight.

[SAump]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

And the smart guys are the ones who just defend the umpire's behavior, no matter how glaring?

If anyone was baited here, then it appears the umpire took the bait, hook, line and sinker. We probably all agree that walking around the catcher didn't look very good. There is no need to mention it because it wasn't right. It wasn't even necessary.

I will praise the umpire for showing his professionalism in the heat of the moment. I am not going to list the number of things he did right during the manager's tirade. The catcher had more to say after the manager left too. I suppose he wasn't done until the umpire was in the boat.