Throwing the ball back

[SE Minnestoa Re]

I see Russell Martin is upset that Laz Diaz wouldn't let him throw the ball back to the pitcher because he was complaining about ball and strikes. And I thought that I had seen it all.

[jwwashburn]

Yanks catcher Russell Martin lodges an unusual complaint about umpire Laz Diaz | Big League Stew - Yahoo! Sports

It is a weird story.

[JRutledge]

Weird and so many holes in the story too. Something tells me there is a little more to this story and conversation that actually took place.

Peace

[jwwashburn]

I am sure there is.

Diaz should talk about it and I bet he won't.

Something happened...that is for sure.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

I am sure there is.

Diaz should talk about it and I bet he won't.

Something happened...that is for sure.

He might not be authorized to talk about it to the media. It was not a call or something the media would have normal access to the umpires for. I doubt we will ever find out the real story unless MLB takes some action and even then we will not know the entire story.

Peace

[jwwashburn]

I might tune in to MLB TV to see what Laz does in his next game.

I watch a lot of Tigers game with my son who is a HUGE fan....Avila and Laird always put the hand up and get the ball...I do not recall them ever not getting the ball...

[Rita C]

Originally Posted by SE Minnestoa Re

I see Russell Martin is upset that Laz Diaz wouldn't let him throw the ball back to the pitcher because he was complaining about ball and strikes. And I thought that I had seen it all.

Oh brother. This quite definitely has the feel of a simple misunderstanding.

But, no, according to the author, Diaz might be in for a reprimand.

It was probably nothing to start with.

Rita

[RPatrino]

There is definitely something not being said in this story. One of my favorite sayings regarding dealing with the press is, " they can't use what you don't say against you".

My final answer, 'no comment'.