Posted April 27, 200619 yr Delmon Young was ejected in the first inning of his game today. In the first inning of Wednesday?s game between the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Durham Bulls, Bulls right fielder Delmon Young, dissatisfied with a called third strike call, was ejected for arguing the call, then threw his bat directly at the home plate umpire, hitting him in his midsection. Young, the first overall pick in the 2003 draft and Baseball America?s 2005 Minor League Player of the Year, likely faces a significant fine and suspension. There is little precedent for an incident such as this; few can remember such an egregious violation of the rules governing conduct towards umpires. He's screwed.
April 27, 200619 yr Delmon Young was ejected in the first inning of his game today. In the first inning of Wednesday?s game between the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Durham Bulls, Bulls right fielder Delmon Young, dissatisfied with a called third strike call, was ejected for arguing the call, then threw his bat directly at the home plate umpire, hitting him in his midsection. Young, the first overall pick in the 2003 draft and Baseball America?s 2005 Minor League Player of the Year, likely faces a significant fine and suspension. There is little precedent for an incident such as this; few can remember such an egregious violation of the rules governing conduct towards umpires. He's screwed. Trully, he is. That also brings his stock down.
April 27, 200619 yr Gammons said/showed that it was an underhanded "flip" just saying... he is still an idiot though
April 27, 200619 yr Gammons said/showed that it was an underhanded "flip" just saying... he is still an idiot though Ok, 100 games instead of all year then.
April 27, 200619 yr The Rays should fine him on top of baseball's fine. He should be suspended for no less than 2 months.
April 27, 200619 yr I can only imagine a clubhouse with him and Dukes when something goes wrong. Throw in Robert Andino for good measure also.
April 27, 200619 yr There's got to be video of this somewhere. No video yet, but here is a link to the audio feed. http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/new..._milb&fext=.jsp
April 27, 200619 yr Indefinte Suspension ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. ? (AP) ? Top Tampa Bay prospect Delmon Young was suspended indefinitely by the International League on Thursday, a day after throwing a bat that hit a replacement umpire in the chest. "The Devil Rays organization supports the decision,'' said Andrew Friedman, Tampa Bay's team's executive vice president of baseball operations. The 20-year-old Young, brother of Detroit star Dmitri Young and considered one of the best players in the minors, was ejected in the first inning following a called third strike in the Durham Bulls' Triple-A game at Pawtucket, R.I. When Young took his time leaving the batter's box, the umpire tossed him. Young then flipped his bat underhand and it sailed end over end, striking the umpire. The umpire, whose name was not released, did not appear injured and remained in the game. Regular minor league umpires are on strike this season. Fill-ins umps ? most of them with college or high school experience ? have been working in their place. Minor league teams are not releasing the names of the replacements. "It's an unfortunate incident and there should be no place for actions like that in the game of baseball,'' the umpire said in a statement released by Pawtucket."Any official should not be treated like that. He embarrassed himself and his teammates.'' After the game, Durham manager John Tamargo said he hadn't spoke to Young and hadn't "gotten his side of it.'' "We've had some problems with different umpires and it's tough. But I can't say any more,'' he said. Young left during the game and wasn't available for comment. The outfielder was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 amateur draft and picked as the 2005 minor league player of the year by Baseball America. "We do not tolerate this type of conduct from anyone in the Devil Rays organization,'' Friedman said. "We will meet with Delmon and his representatives as soon as possible to further address this unfortunate situation. It cannot and will not be repeated.'' The Devil Rays were off Thursday and scheduled to play in Boston on Friday night. Pawtucket catcher Corky Miller said he didn't hear Young say anything to the umpire. "I heard the umpire say, 'You better get going,''' Miller said. "It was hard to say what was going through his mind. Guys have emotions,'' Miller added. "But you try to learn how to control them. I'm sure as the bat left his hands he knew it was a bad decision.''
April 27, 200619 yr I can only imagine a clubhouse with him and Dukes when something goes wrong. Try Oliver Perez and his epic battle with a laundry cart. That would almost be a blessing for this season, as I feel like kicking a laundry cart whenever he starts.
April 27, 200619 yr They just showed a VIDEO of it on PTI. Contrary to what Peter Gammons said about it being nothing more than an "underhanded flip," Delmon Young threw the bat with lot's of force from 15 to 20 feet away and it hit the umpire at a very quick speed, it was definitely not an innocent underhanded flip. Anything less than a years suspension is unacceptable
April 27, 200619 yr My Yankee fan friend had a better idea. Revoke his free-agent rights and promote him immediately to Tampa. You wouldn't wish a life-time of servitude with the Devil Rays on anyone.
April 28, 200619 yr He should be suspended the remainder of the season. Undoubtedly he will be an example of, and well should be.
April 28, 200619 yr Damn I havent seen the video yet... He may have been brought up very soon now he'll be nothing but a September call up if that... Depends on what the suspension is...
April 28, 200619 yr Damn I havent seen the video yet... He may have been brought up very soon now he'll be nothing but a September call up if that... Depends on what the suspension is... If he gets suspended for the remainder of the season he won't get called up. It is highly unlikely the team would go against the suspension of Minor League Baseball by promoting him to the Majors.
April 28, 200619 yr Damn I havent seen the video yet... He may have been brought up very soon now he'll be nothing but a September call up if that... Depends on what the suspension is... If he gets suspended for the remainder of the season he won't get called up. It is highly unlikely the team would go against the suspension of Minor League Baseball by promoting him to the Majors. Oh yea most Def. If he even gets suspended for 30 games I doubt he will be called up in September. This kid just cost himself a trip to the pros. Just saw the video, the bat was not "tossed" it was thrown. He should be suspened for 30+ games if not the whole year..... If you havent seen it, got to ESPN.com and its on the hompage to the right (ESPN MOTION)
April 28, 200619 yr Way back in the day Pete Rose was suspended for 30 games when he pushed an umpire, this violation should warrant at least a 90 game suspension.
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