Ump/Player Contact

[kujay]

This ump clearly put his hand on Ordonez. Seems at first look that he just put his hand on Maggs' arm. But if he shoved him at all, which I think he may have based on Maggs' reaction (and Leyland's), shouldn't the ump be suspended?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MySUwDRo1uw

[apete6]

This ump clearly put his hand on Ordonez. Seems at first look that he just put his hand on Maggs' arm. But if he shoved him at all, which I think he may have based on Maggs' reaction (and Leyland's), shouldn't the ump be suspended?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MySUwDRo1uw

 

Yes, he should be suspended at least 2 games, that's what they gave Bradley for much less obvious contact. This has to be a 2 way street.

 

Along those same lines, but reversed, do you think Jermaine Dye will be suspended for throwing his helmet down yesterday? The helmet bounced and then hit the ump in the chest.

[CubbieBum]

This ump clearly put his hand on Ordonez. Seems at first look that he just put his hand on Maggs' arm. But if he shoved him at all, which I think he may have based on Maggs' reaction (and Leyland's), shouldn't the ump be suspended?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MySUwDRo1uw

 

Yes, he should be suspended at least 2 games, that's what they gave Bradley for much less obvious contact. This has to be a 2 way street.

 

Along those same lines, but reversed, do you think Jermaine Dye will be suspended for throwing his helmet down yesterday? The helmet bounced and then hit the ump in the chest.

 

Dye should be. The way I look at it is his anger caused him to throw the helmet and his helmet hit the ump because he threw it. If he wasn't throwing a fit the ump never would have been hit.

[kujay]

Yeah, no doubt Dye should be suspended. I look at it like high sticking in hockey. Even if you don't intend the result, you're responsible for your stick. If you start throwing stuff around, you're responsible for where it goes.

[Sammys Boombox]

I think that either Milton's suspension and fine will be completely revoked or this guy will get suspended. The Players' Union would have a strong case against MLB if Leyland, Ordonez, and Bradley all serve suspensions but Schreiber (sp?) doesn't.

[kujay]

I think that either Milton's suspension and fine will be completely revoked or this guy will get suspended. The Players' Union would have a strong case against MLB if Leyland, Ordonez, and Bradley all serve suspensions but Schreiber (sp?) doesn't.

 

Yup.

 

Leyland has quite the talent. It's got to be tough to be that animated and that angry but not touch the ump with anything but spittle.

 

I wonder if he stands at home and practices with a cardboard cutout of Terry Tata.

[bcl412]

Dye will be suspended.