I mean, if you're going to undercut your own case...Hernandez, now 59, sued MLB in 2017, alleging that he had been passed over for promotions and professional honors because of his race. Hernandez is a native of Cuba.
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According to Hernandez's suit, Torre held a grudge against the umpire since 2001 because of a call made against the Yankees, whom Torre managed at the time.
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It's almost as if people are the problem.
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That's what I expect to be honest. MLB has had years to sort this out. They do seemingly have some sort of performance management methodology to fence off post-season as the lawsuit result showed. That's probably going to be the 'best' result.LawBeefaroni wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:31 amThe Umpires union and his history of suing the MLB for discrimination mean nothing will likely be done, other than keeping him out of the playoffs.
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Just don't let him umpire home plate. He can screw up all the other calls. I don't even know the name of a single other umpire because the rest don't suck.malchior wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:47 amThat's what I expect to be honest. MLB has had years to sort this out. They do seemingly have some sort of performance management methodology to fence off post-season as the lawsuit result showed. That's probably going to be the 'best' result.LawBeefaroni wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:31 amThe Umpires union and his history of suing the MLB for discrimination mean nothing will likely be done, other than keeping him out of the playoffs.
The Mets game yesterday was ridiculous. Down 2 runs in the 9th and they came back to win 5-2 because of craptacular fielding on the Cardinals side. Not often that you see 2 runs scored on a base hit to the first baseman.
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That's unfortunately not possible based on how MLB crews run. They rotate clockwise each game. It's probably impossible (or next to) to make an exception for someone for a specific position.Octavious wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:07 pmJust don't let him umpire home plate. He can screw up all the other calls. I don't even know the name of a single other umpire because the rest don't suck.malchior wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:47 amThat's what I expect to be honest. MLB has had years to sort this out. They do seemingly have some sort of performance management methodology to fence off post-season as the lawsuit result showed. That's probably going to be the 'best' result.LawBeefaroni wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:31 amThe Umpires union and his history of suing the MLB for discrimination mean nothing will likely be done, other than keeping him out of the playoffs.
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Heh ya I watched it yesterday. I love his breakdowns.
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Oh I'm familiar with Angel Hernandez. Whenever a really egregious call is made in a game that I'm watching my first question is usually 'oh, is that Angel Hernandez'?naednek wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 10:44 pmEven by El GuapoIsgrimnur wrote:He's been mentioned a time or two.
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New York Yankees stole signs in 2015-16 and were fined $100,000 in 2017, MLB letter confirms
I'm shocked! Shocked, I tell you.
I'm shocked! Shocked, I tell you.
Major League Baseball fined the New York Yankees $100,000 in 2017 for using their replay room and dugout phone to steal their opponent’s signs during the 2015 and 2016 seasons in what commissioner Rob Manfred described as a “material violation” of rules governing the replay room.
The ruling was in a letter that Manfred sent to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman on Sept. 14, 2017.
The letter has been the subject of legal action as the Yankees tried to block its release. The letter’s revelation — a copy of which was obtained by the Chronicle and SportsNet New York — came after the 2nd US Court of Appeals last week denied to rehear an appeal from the Yankees to keep it sealed.
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I haven't watched much baseball in several years, but I've tuned in to the last several Jays games and they're just beastly. It's also weird, because for the first time I'm looking at the team and they all look like kids. I guess that was bound to happen eventually as most players have retired by my age, but it's the first time I've had that experience.
Sad to hear that Buck Martinez has cancer and has taken a leave of absence to seek treatment. He and Dad Shulman are the voices of my childhood.
Sad to hear that Buck Martinez has cancer and has taken a leave of absence to seek treatment. He and Dad Shulman are the voices of my childhood.
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Jays may be all kids but at least it's good baseball. Orioles are still painful to watch (though we should a couple decent kids up before this season is out).
I wasn't a fan of Buck Martinez when he was announcing for Baltimore. But he's grown on me since he's moved on. And I'd take him every day of the week over the current guy - Kevin Brown. This kid thinks he's funny/clever and he's just annoying. Ugh. Wish we had Gary Thorne back announcing. He was a riot paired with Jim Palmer.
Orioles game was so bad, I turned on the NYM/STL game. Does every team throw at the Mets' heads? Good lord, they were hit like 4(?) times? Crazy. Buck did not look pleased (but then, he rarely looks pleased).
I wasn't a fan of Buck Martinez when he was announcing for Baltimore. But he's grown on me since he's moved on. And I'd take him every day of the week over the current guy - Kevin Brown. This kid thinks he's funny/clever and he's just annoying. Ugh. Wish we had Gary Thorne back announcing. He was a riot paired with Jim Palmer.
Orioles game was so bad, I turned on the NYM/STL game. Does every team throw at the Mets' heads? Good lord, they were hit like 4(?) times? Crazy. Buck did not look pleased (but then, he rarely looks pleased).
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It's a little early in the season to take a break from the Red Sox because they are blowing games but here we are. Blew a 5-2 lead in the 9th, and then in extras couldn't score a go ahead run from third with one out. And then in the bottom of the 10th the let the Jays load the bases with no outs, and you're not going to believe it but didn't make it out of that.
Looks like they're more second half 2021 Red Sox than first half 2021 Red Sox. Oh well - at least I got to enjoy the 2021 postseason.
Looks like they're more second half 2021 Red Sox than first half 2021 Red Sox. Oh well - at least I got to enjoy the 2021 postseason.
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Trevor Bauer has been officially suspended 324 games by MLB. No credit for "time served" while on administrative leave.
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I really hope the season turns around. We are going back to MA for the first time in over 10 years and we'll be going to the NYY/BOS game on July 7th - our first ever Yankees game. My kids are so excited to shout "Yankees Suck" that it would really be disappointing for the Sox to lose.El Guapo wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:15 am It's a little early in the season to take a break from the Red Sox because they are blowing games but here we are. Blew a 5-2 lead in the 9th, and then in extras couldn't score a go ahead run from third with one out. And then in the bottom of the 10th the let the Jays load the bases with no outs, and you're not going to believe it but didn't make it out of that.
Looks like they're more second half 2021 Red Sox than first half 2021 Red Sox. Oh well - at least I got to enjoy the 2021 postseason.
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I was being sarcastic.
I don't know how to feel about this case. He's accused of taking rough sex too far, but I'm not sure what that means. And no charges were filed.
He was also accused of physically assaulting a woman, which could mean a lot of things. Again, no charges filed.
Suspending him for two seasons seems really odd.
I don't know how to feel about this case. He's accused of taking rough sex too far, but I'm not sure what that means. And no charges were filed.
He was also accused of physically assaulting a woman, which could mean a lot of things. Again, no charges filed.
Suspending him for two seasons seems really odd.
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I'm guessing there's more to it than what has come out already to give him 2 years. The pictures of the California accuser are pretty brutal, after all.
That Bauer has sued The Athletic, Molly Knight (as part of The Athletic suit) and one of his accusers for defamation probably doesn't help his cause, either.
That Bauer has sued The Athletic, Molly Knight (as part of The Athletic suit) and one of his accusers for defamation probably doesn't help his cause, either.
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No hitter for the Mets. They are on fire to start the season.
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Don't look now nut the Angels and Padres are both in first place. I love the first month of the season!
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It's a few days back now but what do people think about this weird incident. The ump actually publicly apologized - probably on threat of suspension.
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This is so reprehensible that we need to restart the season clean.
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I think we should also redraft all the teams. Just to be safe.
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It's such a weird thing. He knew exactly what was going to happen as Bum is freaking nuts. He should have been suspended for a week or something.
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The umpire. If they suspend Bum every time he yells they might as well just kick him out of the league.
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It's almost as if people are the problem.
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Octavious, you're probably asleep already, but go watch the highlights. What crazy game
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Oh I watched. I'm almost not upset as it was just nuts. I couldn't peel myself away. Freaking Diaz man...
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Good news, everyone. Despite their horrendous start the Red Sox are now finally over .500, at 28-27. And thanks to MLB's expanded playoffs they are currently in the third wild card spot.
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Fun season so far. Mets are 3-2 so far on the road trip of doom. I'm just amazed at how many hits they are getting a game. Seems like every other night they have 15+ hits. Still playing little brother to the fn Yankees. Seriously let us have time in the sun for once. I'm super terrified of a Mets Yankees WS. I can't take that kind of pain again.
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At one point the Angels were 13 games over .500 and in first place. After losing about 20 straight, including the Red Sox, Maddon is out.
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They are facing a battered Mets team this weekend. I hope they keep their losing streak going. Mets take 2-3 from that series and I'll be a happy camper. The Braves have a cupcake schedule until around June 20th so I expect them to keep piling up the wins. The really unfair thing is that the Mets have to play the Yankees twice while the Braves don't play them at all. I mean I get why, but it's kind of shitty. Braves have a 4 game set against the Pirates and then the floundering Nationals. Bah
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Angel Hernandez sues MLB again arguing an impossible case that he doesn't suck. He claims MLB is cooking the books against him to keep him from being a crew Chief.
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Dude, keep your head down and be glad you have a job.malchior wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:24 pm Angel Hernandez sues MLB again arguing an impossible case that he doesn't suck. He claims MLB is cooking the books against him to keep him from being a crew Chief.
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Wasn't he the player who beat the crap out of some fan that heckled him? Oh, wait, that was the immortal Willie Hernandez.malchior wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:24 pm Angel Hernandez sues MLB again arguing an impossible case that he doesn't suck. He claims MLB is cooking the books against him to keep him from being a crew Chief.
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His lawyers better hope that neither the judge nor any of the jurors ever google him.LawBeefaroni wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:28 pmDude, keep your head down and be glad you have a job.malchior wrote: ↑Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:24 pm Angel Hernandez sues MLB again arguing an impossible case that he doesn't suck. He claims MLB is cooking the books against him to keep him from being a crew Chief.
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