I agree with a Yankee. This ump needs to STFU. Go ump the game and feel privlaged that you get to do that for a living.
Mariano Rivera hits back in 'pathetic' flap
Mariano Rivera hits back in 'pathetic' flap
MLB: I really hate to say this.
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Anybody ever do a study to see what the correlation between number of pitches a team sees and length of the game?
It is as simple as this. When the Red Sox and Yankees play the games are going to take longer. Period. This is always one of the most hotly contested divisions in baseball and every single head to head game is critical in determining who will come out on top. It doesn't matter if it is in April or September. The Ump needs to shut his yap and just be glad that his old fat *** is getting paid. :yes:
West's point was that players aren't working with the umpires to speed up play. And he's right, they aren't.
I'm SO tired of players asking for time and stepping out of the batter's box before every pitch. During Tuesday night's game, home plate umpire Hernandez refused to grant time several times, but the players stepped out anyway and the pitchers didn't throw the pitch.
Umpires can call strikes on a batter if they intentionally step out of the batter's box and delay play. They can also call balls on the pitcher for not delivering the ball to the plate in a timely manner. Hernandez didn't do either one, so it's also his fault.
I'm SO tired of players asking for time and stepping out of the batter's box before every pitch. During Tuesday night's game, home plate umpire Hernandez refused to grant time several times, but the players stepped out anyway and the pitchers didn't throw the pitch.
Umpires can call strikes on a batter if they intentionally step out of the batter's box and delay play. They can also call balls on the pitcher for not delivering the ball to the plate in a timely manner. Hernandez didn't do either one, so it's also his fault.
I agree as well. My wife took me to the old Yankee Stadium for my 40th birthday before it closed. Saw a great game, pitchers duel. Game only lasted 2:16, after paying $250 per ticket I was praying for a 4 hour marathon.
That is for MLB to decide. Not the ump. The ump needs to call balls and strikes and not complain. Tell him the rest of us work 8 hour days and don't get to go to the ball park every day and hang out with the greatest baseball players in the world.
Actually, I think it's good that umps like West and Hernandez aren't into the "jock worship" that fans are...
[quoteActually, I think it's good that umps like West and Hernandez aren't into the "jock worship" that fans are... ][/quote]
It's not that. I just think it's not up to them to go to the press about stuff that they are not in control of. They need to address it with there union or MLB.
It's not that. I just think it's not up to them to go to the press about stuff that they are not in control of. They need to address it with there union or MLB.
The MLB has already said they want to speed up games, so West is essentially backing up MLB policy.
God I hate doing this but Tornado man is right at the end. If the umpire wants to make a point, call a ball or strike on the batter or pitcher. They'll learn quickly. Additionally, it's the pitcher's faults for not throwing a pitch if the guy steps out.
I can agree with that. No reason to go to the press with other avenues available. Still, when MLB came out 5 years ago with the emphasis to speed up play, the players also recognized their role (not stepping out so much, pitchers speeding up, etc.) and they aren't working with the umps at all.
Every time you agree with me, momentary panic sets in and I have to re-read my initial post to see if I wrote what I meant...
Don't worry. I have to double-take the post to make sure I haven't been drinking and wasn't seeing things.
You forgot Cano. And Granderson. And Joba. And Pettitte. And Posada. And Hughes. And Aceves. And Garnder. :wink:
Burnett and Swisher I truly don't like, so I'm fine with whatever. I hate Swisher with a passion.
