From the monthly archives:

June 2009

You’re Outta Here

by Hans on June 21, 2009

In tonight’s Philadelphia/Baltimore game, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel argued what he felt was a blown call.  He claimed Ty Wigginton missed the tag on Jimmy Rollins.  First base umpire, Larry Vanover disagreed and ejected Manuel.

After watching the replay, it was obvious that the ejection was unwarranted.  But it made me think of the most bizarre ejections I’ve come across.

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Submitted for your viewing pleasure…

Umpire Ejects Entire Crowd

Valentine Ejected, Comes Back With Fake Mustache

Clemens Ejected From Son’s Game For Spitting On Umpire

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What the???

by Hans on June 12, 2009

FANTASTIC post on Fangraphs.

For those of you who love the heater, the big cheese, old number 1, Dave Cameron’s article on who’s getting the most value out of their fastball this year is a must read. 

Love this man’s work.

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