I see Bobby Cox got thrown out of the Braves game with the Dodgers last night giving him 148 career ejections. After a slow start, he is really getting back in the swing of things. All seems right with the world.
I would like to give Bobby more credit on this one but I really can't. This is why.
The Dodgers have a batter up with a full count and a runner on first base. Jair Jurrjens pitching for the Braves throws a strike and the batter does not swing. Home plate umpire motions a strikeout with his right hand. The runner on first is attempting a steal and Braves catcher, Brian McCann throws him out at second base. Two outs on one pitch. Nirvana!
But hold on one second. Home plate umpire now says he actually called a ball and a walk (and people say Pete Rose had a gambling problem) and puts runners on first and second base.
Bobby Cox enters the scene and the rest is very predictable.
As you can see, Bobby only gets a very slight pat on the back here as any competent manager gets thrown out in this situation.
It still counts though!
I do however know one umpire who is not going to be working the Playoffs or World Series this year. Baseball just does not reward bad behavior like that.
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I almost lost it when I saw that... strike out a guy and then say, oops. never mind.
I almost got ejected from my living room.
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