titanmaster_race said:
JJxvi said:
Ha knew that **** was gonna happen, they didnt warn both dugouts before the game either did they?
No, but both GMs and managers had a conference call with the commissioner the day before, during which it was made clear that any hbp that could possibly be intentional would result in an ejection.
That being said, he knew he was going to get ejected if he threw at somebody, so I highly doubt he beans someone with a curve in the butt as opposed to a fastball in the back.
Even though both clubs were warned via the conference call and the umpires were issued marching orders, the umps on the ground can exercise judgment and NOT toss someone.
As was said earlier, if I wanted to throw at someone an avoid getting tossed, 77 mph breaking pitch that doesn't break is the way to go.
Edit: Not arguing he should have been tossed or if it was intentional or not, but the arguments are as cut and dry. Also the UMPS are on high fuse here as this series has been nothing but bad news from the umps standpoint.