MLB umpire has friendship bracelet removed

[CT1]

"It wasn't La Russa, and it wasn't Reds manager Dusty Baker, either. Crew chief Jim Joyce told Collins that the league is cracking down on minute uniform violations."

Wait a minute. The league allows all kinds of chains, necklaces, etc that actually *could* be distracting to a batter, but won't allow a tiny piece of string tied around a pitcher's wrist? On the *glove* hand, yet??

C'mon, man.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by CT1

"It wasn't La Russa, and it wasn't Reds manager Dusty Baker, either. Crew chief Jim Joyce told Collins that the league is cracking down on minute uniform violations."

Wait a minute. The league allows all kinds of chains, necklaces, etc that actually *could* be distracting to a batter, but won't allow a tiny piece of string tied around a pitcher's wrist? On the *glove* hand, yet??

C'mon, man.

Remember they cannot fire those guys. So whatever he was told they can do whatever they like.

Peace

[JR12]

I'd like to see the league fine guys for not wearing their hat straight.

[CT1]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Remember they cannot fire those guys. So whatever he was told they can do whatever they like.

Sure, the league can make any policy it wants to. Doesn't mean it makes good sense, though.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by CT1

Sure, the league can make any policy it wants to. Doesn't mean it makes good sense, though.

It is a business, they can do whatever they want in their business. If leagues can tell players what they can or cannot wear out of uniform, then baseball players can be told what they can wear while in uniform. This is not nearly as restrictive as other pro sports. They can get over it.

Peace

[CT1]

Wonder if the MLBPA will include friendship bracelets in their next contract negotiation.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

It is a business, they can do whatever they want in their business. If leagues can tell players what they can or cannot wear out of uniform, then baseball players can be told what they can wear while in uniform. This is not nearly as restrictive as other pro sports. They can get over it.

Peace

Absolutely they can... doesn't make it less stupid.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

Absolutely they can... doesn't make it less stupid.

Well that is an opinion and a subjective one at that. And I doubt honestly they care what we think anyway.

Peace

[CT1]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

Well that is an opinion and a subjective one at that. And I doubt honestly they care what we think anyway.

As we are "consumers" of MLB, they are certainly concerned. Who do you think pays their salaries?