MLB umpire has friendship bracelet removed
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Saw that. Stupid. No one complained, just an OOO.
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How has he managed to make it through 15+ starts w/o any other umpires enforcing the rule. This makes that paticular ump look bad but he's just doing his job. I'm wondering though what is acceptable accessories at m.l.b. level? Just about every player wears some type of Phiten necklace or other type of necklace, multiple wrist bands. Are accessories restrictions only enforced on the pitchers?
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There are rules in amateur play that restrict what a pitcher may wear on his arm, wrist, etc. I can't find anything similar in straight OBR. |
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I have an incredibly hard time believing a big-league umpire would pick this booger of his accord. An article I saw says it didn't come from visiting manger, but may have come from the front office.
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My understanding is that it was an MLB directive recently sent out.
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Not only do I think the league said something to the umpires, I doubt there was not a complaint by someone on a team at some point.
This is pro ball, there is interaction between the officials/umpires and the league office as to what is acceptable. Peace |
"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. |
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I'd like to see the league fine guys for not wearing their hat straight.
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Wonder if the MLBPA will include friendship bracelets in their next contract negotiation.
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