{"id":22827,"date":"2019-07-26T01:29:11","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T05:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/\/?p=22827"},"modified":"2019-07-26T01:33:07","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T05:33:07","slug":"ejection-inspection-1719-aaron-boone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2019\/07\/26\/ejection-inspection-1719-aaron-boone\/","title":{"rendered":"Ejection Inspection, Week 17: Part One — Aaron Boone of New York Yankees Unleashes Epic Rant"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aaron Boone Unleashes Epic Rant<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Welcome to Week 17 of Ejection Inspection! The premise and ground rules are detailed here<\/a>. The condensed version: each ejection from the previous week (Thursday through Wednesday) is listed in a table. The author \u2013 a former player\/coach\/umpire \u2013 analyzes each ejection and assigns it an entertainment rating of one to five Weavers in honor of late Baltimore Orioles<\/a> manager Earl Weaver<\/a><\/strong>. This week, New York Yankees<\/a> manager Aaron Boone<\/a><\/strong> earned Five Weavers after one of the all-time great rants.<\/p>\n

(For a list of every article in this series, click here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

There were 10 ejections in Week 17 \u2013 four managers and six players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1<\/a><\/td>\nThu<\/td>\n7\/18<\/td>\nNYY<\/a><\/td>\nTB<\/a><\/td>\nB2<\/td>\nAaron Boone<\/td>\nMgr<\/td>\nBrennan Miller<\/td>\nHP<\/td>\nArguing balls\/strikes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/a><\/td>\nThu<\/td>\n7\/18<\/td>\nCWS<\/a><\/td>\n@KC<\/a><\/td>\nT2<\/td>\nRick Renteria<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMgr<\/td>\nAdam Hamari<\/td>\nHP<\/td>\nArguing balls\/strikes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/a><\/td>\nFri<\/td>\n7\/19<\/td>\nCOL<\/a><\/td>\n@NYY<\/a><\/td>\nT9<\/td>\nBud Black<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMgr<\/td>\nDoug Eddings<\/td>\nHP<\/td>\nArguing checked swing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/a><\/td>\nFri<\/td>\n7\/19<\/td>\nCIN<\/a><\/td>\nSTL<\/a><\/td>\nT2<\/td>\nEugenio Suarez<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n3B<\/td>\nCarlos Torres<\/td>\nHP<\/td>\nArguing balls\/strikes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/a><\/td>\nFri<\/td>\n7\/19<\/td>\nCIN<\/td>\nSTL<\/td>\nT2<\/td>\nDavid Bell<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nMgr<\/td>\nCarlos Torres<\/td>\nHP<\/td>\nArguing ejection of Suarez<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/a><\/td>\nFri<\/td>\n7\/19<\/td>\nAZ<\/a><\/td>\nMIL<\/a><\/td>\nB8<\/td>\nKetel Marte<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCF<\/td>\nSam Holbrook<\/td>\nHP<\/td>\nArguing balls\/strikes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/a><\/td>\nSun<\/td>\n7\/21<\/td>\nSF<\/a><\/td>\nNYM<\/a><\/td>\nT9<\/td>\nKevin Pillar<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nCF<\/td>\nMark Ripperger<\/td>\nHP<\/td>\nArguing balls\/strikes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/a><\/td>\nWed<\/td>\n7\/24<\/td>\nCHC<\/a><\/td>\n@SF<\/a><\/td>\nT5<\/td>\nAnthony Rizzo<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n1B<\/td>\nJordan Baker<\/td>\nHP<\/td>\nYelling profanity after striking out<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/a><\/td>\nWed<\/td>\n7\/24<\/td>\nCOL<\/a><\/td>\n@WSN<\/a><\/td>\nT7<\/td>\nKyle Freeland<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nP<\/td>\nJohn Libka<\/td>\nHP<\/td>\nArguing balls\/strikes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/a><\/td>\nWed<\/td>\n7\/24<\/td>\nLAD<\/a><\/td>\nLAA<\/a><\/td>\nT9<\/td>\nCody Bellinger<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\nRF<\/td>\nDan Iassogna<\/td>\nHP<\/td>\nArguing balls\/strikes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Aaron Boone, New York Yankees Manager<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Thursday, July 18th, Game One of a double header vs. Tampa Bay Rays, bottom of the second<\/p>\n

Umpire<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Brennan Miller (HP)<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Miller had a tough start to the game. There were a few pitches by Yankees starter Domingo German<\/a><\/strong> that were called balls even though they were in the zone. When the Yankees batted, there were a few pitches out of the zone that were called strikes. It reached a boiling point when Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner<\/a><\/strong> took a tailing 1-2 fastball that was inside, only for Miller to call, \u201cStrike three!\u201d<\/p>\n

Aaron Boone said something from the dugout as Gardner banged his bat against the dugout ceiling several times, inspiring this hilarious clip<\/a> on Twitter. Boone yelled, \u201c(Bleeping) get better, Brennan, let\u2019s (bleeping) go. Bear down, let\u2019s go! Really bad start.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aaron Boone Crosses the Line<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Then D.J. LeMahieu<\/a><\/strong> took the first pitch, and it tailed around the plate again, well outside. Miller called strike one. LeMahieu, who never<\/em> says anything to umpires, turned around and said something to Miller. Boone grew even more irritated and yelled even more sharply, \u201cBear the (expletive) down! Let\u2019s go!\u201d Miller retorted, \u201cI heard you, Aaron!\u201d Boone yelled, \u201cThat\u2019s (bleeping) terrible!\u201d After LeMahieu fouled the next pitch off, Boone said something else, and Miller yelled, \u201cGET OUT, AARON!\u201d as he gave him the thumb.<\/p>\n

Aaron Boone Rants at Miller<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Boone stormed up to Miller and let him have it. \u201cMy guys are (bleeping) savages in that (bleeping) box, alright?\u201d Boone said as he pointed to the batter\u2019s box. \u201cYou\u2019re having a piece of (expletive) start to this game. I feel bad for you. But (bleeping) get better. That guy (pointing to the mound) is a good pitcher, but our guys are (bleeping) savages in that box.\u201d As Boone turned to face Miller again, the bill of Boone\u2019s hat hit the bill of Miller\u2019s. (The hat collision later cost Boone a one-game suspension.) Boone continued to tell Miller twice more, with expletives, that his guys are savages. He ended with, \u201cTighten it up, right now,\u201d then clapped with each word as he said, \u201cTighten this (expletive) up.\u201d Boone then stormed to the clubhouse.<\/p>\n

Understand the frustration?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Yes. Miller was not off to a good start.<\/p>\n

Was the ejection justified?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Yes. Although Miller was having trouble, Boone still cannot argue balls and strikes for long and expect to stay in the game, especially after being warned to stop.<\/p>\n

Entertainment Rating<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Five Weavers. This was one of the all-time great rants.<\/p>\n

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Rick Renteria, Chicago White Sox Manager<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Thursday, July 18th, at Kansas City Royals, top of the second<\/p>\n

Umpire<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Adam Hamari (HP)<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/h4>\n

According to Renteria\u2019s account to the Chicago Tribune<\/em><\/a>, after Yolmer Sanchez<\/a><\/strong> opened the top of the second with a single up the middle, Renteria yelled something like \u201cboth ways\u201d before the base hit. After the hit, the umpire pointed at the dugout and yelled a few things along the lines of \u201cI\u2019m not going to have it.\u201d Renteria said that he asked him to pay attention to the field then repeated that when Hamari told him, \u201cDon\u2019t tell me what to do.\u201d At that point, Hamari tossed him. Renteria ran onto the field to vent his frustrations before heading to the clubhouse. During the entire conversation, Renteria covered his mouth with his hat so no one could read his lips. (Author\u2019s note: Has he read this column?<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Understand the frustration?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Yes, since from Renteria\u2019s angle the zone was inconsistent.<\/p>\n

Was the ejection justified?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

From Renteria\u2019s account, it technically was, although it seemed like a quick trigger. The ball was still in play when the yelling started, after all.<\/p>\n

Entertainment Rating<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Two Weavers. Renteria gets a bonus of One Weaver for covering his mouth with his hat.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bud Black, Colorado Rockies Manager<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Friday, July 19, at New York Yankees, top of the ninth<\/p>\n

Umpire<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Doug Eddings (HP)<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Catcher Chris Iannetta<\/a><\/strong> led off the top of the ninth with the Rockies trailing, 8-2. He checked his swing on a 3-2 pitch that was out of the zone. When he started to trot to first, Eddings ruled that he swung, prompting irate reactions from both Iannetta and Black. Black yelled an expletive that starts with \u201cbull\u201d several times at Eddings. Eddings warned him, but Black continued, and Eddings ran him.<\/p>\n

Understand the frustration?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Yes. On a play like this, it is always wise to appeal to the base umpire and reduce, if not eliminate, all doubt. When plate umpires don\u2019t do that, it is always frustrating.<\/p>\n

Was the ejection justified?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Yes. Black received warnings to stop but didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Entertainment Rating<\/strong><\/h4>\n

One Weaver. Black never came onto the field.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eugenio Suarez, Cincinnati Reds Third Baseman
\nDavid Bell, Cincinnati Reds Manager<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Friday, July 19th, vs. St. Louis Cardinals, top of the second<\/p>\n

Umpire<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Carlos Torres (HP)<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Suarez batted in the bottom of the first of a scoreless game with a runner on first and nobody out. The first pitch from Adam Wainwright<\/a><\/strong> appeared to be several inches outside, but Torres called strike one. Suarez did not react. The next pitch came in the same location, and Suarez fouled it off the end of the bat. Pitch number three was closer to the plate \u2013 but still outside \u2013 and Suarez fouled that one off as well. Wainwright then threw a pitch almost directly down the middle, and Suarez took it for strike three. He was irate, giving Torres an earful as he headed to the dugout.<\/p>\n

As Suarez took his position at third base in the top of the second, he had to run by Torres, since the Reds dugout in Cincinnati is the first base dugout. He jawed at Torres twice as he ran by. Just before reaching third, he yelled over at Torres again and waved his arm. That was it \u2013 Torres bounced him.<\/p>\n

Suarez ran up to Torres and got right in his face. Torres told him that he had asked him four times to stop, but Suarez continued. Manager David Bell arrived very quickly and continued the argument. He yelled several words, and Torres did not wait long before sending Bell to join Suarez in the clubhouse. This was Bell\u2019s seventh ejection of the year \u2013 a record for first-year Reds managers, a list that includes Lou Piniella<\/a><\/strong>, Pete Rose<\/a><\/strong>, and Ray Knight<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Understand the frustration?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Yes, since three of those pitches were outside. However, Suarez\u2019s refusal to stop \u2013 especially heading into the second inning \u2013 is baffling. Torres gave him a long<\/em> leash.<\/p>\n

Was the ejection justified?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Both were, and both were ridiculous.<\/p>\n

Entertainment Rating<\/strong><\/h4>\n

One Weaver. This was neither entertaining nor memorable.<\/p>\n

Due to length restrictions, Part Two is here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Evan Thompson played baseball as a youth and teenager. He also umpired between 1995 and 2004 and has coached at the high school level.<\/em><\/p>\n

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