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Ejections: Bob Davidson (1)

Apr 12, 2011 20:55

HP Umpire Bob Davidson ejected Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson for arguing a swing call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Cardinals-Diamondbacks game. With none out and two on, Diamondbacks batter Miguel Montero attempted to check his swing on a 0-0 curveball from Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter. Replays indicate Montero did not appear to ( Read more... )

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It was only a matter of time..... anonymous April 13 2011, 14:30:37 UTC

I have been waiting for the Davidson ejections...The season has officially started.

Hard to tell with no replays whether Bob was anywhere close to being right.

jontlaw April 13 2011, 16:12:35 UTC

The first swing is close. The second swing is fairly questionable. But that is what happens when you push Balkin' Bob. No one there should have been surprised.

Always hated Kirk Gibson.

anonymous April 13 2011, 17:04:31 UTC

I laughed when Gibson yelled, "You need to f#$%ing retire."

Can't wait to make a contribution anonymous April 13 2011, 18:23:59 UTC

Hi - I am definitely delighted to find this. great job!

dannj316 April 13 2011, 19:20:44 UTC

Good old Balkin Bob picking up right where he left off from his atrocious season last year. I figured he might learn something from last year, and have a quiet year. I should have known better. The guy is a walking powder keg just waiting for someone to light the match.

If Gibson gets fined or suspended for this, then so should Davidson, because it looked like Davidson stepped into Gibson at several points during the argument. Brian Runge got suspended for bumping Jerry Manuel of the Mets a couple years ago, so hopefully MLB was watching this one too. Davidson needs to start being held accountable for his behavior.

jontlaw April 14 2011, 15:09:41 UTC

I don't think he stepped into Gibson. I think he turned Gibson to face the crowd, thereby placing his own back to the crowd. It tries to change the perception of the fans.

I would pick Davidson over Gibson any day of the week.

dannj316 April 14 2011, 19:18:15 UTC

What's your beef with Kirk Gibson? Are you an Oakland A's fan that's still mad about 1988?

At the :37 mark of Video #1 is what I was talking about. But after watching it again, it looks like both guys lean into each other at the same time, so I guess you could say they were both wrong.