Josh Beckett suspended
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 14, 2009 2:22 PM CDT
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PrintJosh Beckett has been suspended by MLB for 6 games for throwing at Bobby Abreu in Sunday's game.
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Shouldn't the standard suspension for pitchers
be 9 games, so that they have to miss a start? 6 games just moves him back in the rotation by 2 spots. Yawn.
On pitchers it should be # of appearances...i.e. 1 day=1start
But on this issue I think the suspension of Beckett is more for him coming of the mound, not that he “threw” at Abreu. 6days seems a little excedssive.
And it is time that MLB institutes a rule that time can not be granted to a batter, once a pitcher has come set and ready to pitch.
Rule
Pitchers can stand there “set and ready to pitch” for a long time. I wouldn’t mind seeing a few more umpires making the determination that it’s “too late” to call time out. But you can’t do away with a time out because of “set and ready to pitch”.
by Oracle Galvez on Apr 14, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
if the umps would enforce the 12sec rule on pitchers
this would rarely be an issue…
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
12 seconds
I’d love to see them enforce the 12 second rule.
But 12 seconds is still a long time. Windy day, dust in the eye… I still want the batter to be able to call time.
by Oracle Galvez on Apr 14, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
They can enforce the 12 second rule
Right after they enforce the 10 second rule on NBA free throws.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
That rule exists
The umpire has the discretion to not allow the time out.
If the pitcher is in motion, and the ump here’s “time”… he can ignore it and call the ball/strike as he sees it. They need to do this more often. Admittedly, this gets humorous at times.
Pitcher starts his motion.
Batter calls “time”.
Ump ignores it.
Pitcher having heard the “time” continues his throw, but does a soft toss.
Ump calls it a ball.
I can’t think of a perfect solution, but I don’t think removing “time out” from the game of baseball is the solution.
by Oracle Galvez on Apr 14, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
naa
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
this is kind of redic
because if you just looked at the box score it never happened….
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
And I still wish
that trade for Blalock had happened.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
Don't we all...
We now have the currency, if ever in that situation again..
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
DJCahill loves big floppy donkey-dicks
Don’t you miss my sophomoric sense of humor around this place?
You were gone?
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
by DJCahill on Apr 14, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Josh Beckett has been suspended by MLB for 6 games for throwing at Bobby Abreu in Sunday’s game. continuing to be one of the all-time biggest douche bags in the game. Who wants to be my tag-team partner in a match vs. Beckett and Pedroia?
I'll join
Only if we get to use pool cues and they get to use water guns. Ohh, and as a reward we get to smash a chair over Youkilis.
Man, I still don’t know what’s worse. The tool bag Red Sox or their tool bag fans.
geez
he waited 12 seconds after he was “set” and he gets made at him for stepping out, wow.
the preceding post was a great success.
yeah
it’s crazy to think people are okay with what Beckett did there…
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
zywica for life...
I was, until I actually saw the pitch!! Holy Shit!!
That was intentional, and Beckett should recieve a much longer, 15-20 game, suspension!!!
i wish we had someone with Hunter's passion on this team
man, what a team that would be.. we can only dream.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
i bet felix would have killed OMFT
lol
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Apr 14, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions
While I have your attention
what is BPA that you were talking about in response to my post in a different thread yesterday?
if it was draft talk....
Best Player Available
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
best player avaliable
ie — taking smoak over someone like a college RP
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Apr 14, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I dare you to eat a quarter
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
How bizarre and awesome is that?
Patrick Duffy, haha. Thanks.
by Black Francis on Apr 14, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
when is batting practice?
going to tonights game, havn’t tried to catch to batting practice in a while… can’t remember.
the preceding post was a great success.
Ummm 5:15 or so?
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem – once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
they don't even let you in that early do they?
saw about the same time in my internet searching..
yikes. oh well, maybe not then.
the preceding post was a great success.
Email Chuck Morgan
He’ll have the answer if you can’t find it.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
No, which is absolutley the dumbest move ever.
Gates open at 5:30 for a 7 game i think…
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem – once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
Only had 12K fans last night
I guess they figure is enough time to get every in the gates and seated
will be even less tonight
but i’m going tomorrow and I’m getting $5 seats and sitting behind home plate.
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem – once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
thats why im going tonight heh
i wanted to take some pictures and i figured with such horrible attendance i could get real close
ill just show up at 7 though
the preceding post was a great success.
It helps to know someone on the Security staff!!
I do that all the time and my brother gets me into whatever area he’s working!!
Who ever said the “Good Old Boy” network was dead in Texas??
What did I say that implied I'm jealous?
I could get a press pass if I wanted.
I was just saying that the good ol’ boy thing is definitely not dead in TX and have never heard anyone say it was.
by Black Francis on Apr 14, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't look to me...
like Beckett was trying to throw at him. Looks like he interrupted his throwing motion because of the sudden time out. Umps should use better judgement when calling time.
+1
I agree. When I had heard about this, I figured that he softened his throw and lost control of it, so it sailed. That’s obviously not the case, he’s throwing pretty damn hard, but there is now way you can ignore the fact that the ump throws his arms up in the air and calls time. Regardless if you think Beckett was taking too much time or whatever, the ump definitely distracts him and then the throw is off.
I’ve never pitched competitively, but I’m pretty sure keeping your eyes on your target is a pretty big part of placing a pitch, and that definitely affected the pitch.
I’m not a huge Beckett fan, but I think you’re bias if you can determine that Beckett threw at him intentionally based on that video. And Hunter was the one that looked like the biggest douche out there to me.
"that suzuki guy should go back to making cars" - My girlfriend after C.J.'s close in game 2
It must be so fun running in from the bullpen
Hey guys, I’m here for the parade, too!
Wee! Look at me jog! Damn, this is fun.
This is just great. I love benches clearing and nothing but posturing.
Kudos to Mr. Beckett.
Give me Sheets or give me Offseason Blues Part III.
by inactive lsb user on Apr 14, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
OT: Did anybody else think the BoSox road uni's look like they were purchased at the local Wal-Mart?
yea they look kind of shitty
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Apr 14, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
x
Friend and I were talking about this Friday night when they wore those dark blue or black jerseys vs. the Angels – we think they look so cheap because they have no piping. It just looks like a t-shirt or BP jersey.
they are kind of crappy
it’s like their 1980s uniforms except with NOB and that these button up.
I thought they were fugly then and these are even fuglier; it’s so hard to read the back when you’re far away, too.
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