tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post2028411151085390017..comments2024-02-15T05:42:18.307-05:00Comments on Nats Insider: Hairston suspended 1 game, appealsMark Zuckermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13525315258889435961noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-71750049205541634622011-05-29T14:26:06.373-04:002011-05-29T14:26:06.373-04:00I. Root g for Jerry. He was quick-pitched, no ques...I. Root g for Jerry. He was quick-pitched, no question. And he should get to argue it.JaneBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04882101532666365432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-79431683747134514982011-05-29T13:13:18.992-04:002011-05-29T13:13:18.992-04:00I thought he made contact with the other ump, not ...I thought he made contact with the other ump, not Hickox. <br /><br />All things being equal, the Nats have gotten the benefit of several blown calls in this series.tha_prophetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2351188352043471722011-05-29T12:54:08.052-04:002011-05-29T12:54:08.052-04:00How can the team excuse Hairston for hitting a laz...How can the team excuse Hairston for hitting a lazy fly ball to center but not running to first base? That didn't stick up for the team or the fans. Guy is last year's Willie Harris.yankish2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-3598698547826688172011-05-29T12:32:37.338-04:002011-05-29T12:32:37.338-04:00Once you are in the batter's box, and the umpi...Once you are in the batter's box, and the umpire has signaled to the pitcher, the batter must be ready to swing. You'll see Derek Jeter hold his hand up to umpire until he gets set and, amazingly, the umps honor that. Jeter does that just to avoid quick pitches. Having said that, I agree that Jerry has a beef because Clayton Richard has a history of doing this and the umps should be aware of it and protect the batters.Larryhttp://www.baseballventures.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-2038113051006964392011-05-29T12:04:30.745-04:002011-05-29T12:04:30.745-04:00Jerry Hairston is a good ball player who deserves ...Jerry Hairston is a good ball player who deserves some respect from the umpires. <br /><br />It also appears that the MLB beaurcrats are primarily enfranchised to represent the umpires in all circumstances, validity of player claims are immaterial.<br /><br />Jerry has done his best for the Nats this season in a somewhat thankless substitute role.<br />When he was appealing to the umps, he was standing up for the team and the fans.Docnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-78868398490480714852011-05-29T11:52:10.500-04:002011-05-29T11:52:10.500-04:00To make matters worse, most MLB umps are totally i...To make matters worse, most MLB umps are totally incompetent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-81435868404990588942011-05-29T11:36:52.696-04:002011-05-29T11:36:52.696-04:00If there is any accountability for the umpires the...If there is any accountability for the umpires these days, we'll never hear about it. Umpires these days should qualify for czar status it seems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442809928829881676.post-88597362129636597292011-05-29T11:24:01.376-04:002011-05-29T11:24:01.376-04:00this seems a bit harsh. does league management re...this seems a bit harsh. does league management really not like the nationals?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com