tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post8830099120978077171..comments2024-01-18T06:49:55.117-08:00Comments on Close Call Sports & Umpire Ejection Fantasy League: Ejection 086: D.J. Reyburn (3)Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-75897421392917760712012-07-17T07:10:01.655-07:002012-07-17T07:10:01.655-07:00Zac you don't get it and you never will becaus...Zac you don't get it and you never will because you're an apologist. <br /><br />It's not that Daniel walks away. It's that he has some little comment to make as he starts walking away. The comment sets off the manager or player, but it makes it look like they are chasing him. Daniel does this intentionally to make himself look like the victim and make the manager or player look bad. I don't criticize him for walking away. I criticize him for baiting as he does it. <br /><br />Same thing with Offerman. Remember that? Daniel dramatically falls straight to the ground like Offerman knocked his lights out. Only one problem: OFFERMAN NEVER TOUCHED HIM. <br /><br />As an aside, you know what set Offerman off? You guessed it. Daniel's mouth. <br /><br />I don't care for Daniel because he is an actor and a drama queen. And a dishonest one at that.Curt Crowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704349341530572678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-59160636918419012542012-07-12T16:04:21.886-07:002012-07-12T16:04:21.886-07:00Also Curt, what "fights" did Reyburn sta...Also Curt, what "fights" did Reyburn start? Please elaborate, and ejecting someone for arguing balls and strikes is not starting a fight.<br /><br />Also tell us why it is a bad thing to put distance between yourself and an argumentative player or manager. If he didn't get away from them and screamed in their face, you would still be blaming him. Which is it?<br /><br />Double standards abound.Zachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288543795321578552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-85420879897671377282012-07-12T16:01:18.385-07:002012-07-12T16:01:18.385-07:00Curt:
1. Who cares even if he was looking at Cousi...Curt:<br />1. Who cares even if he was looking at Cousins? We're indicting umpires now because of where they're looking?<br /><br />2. Why should Mattingly not have been ejected? He was arguing balls and strikes. <br /><br />3. You look like the idiot now since it looks like you're little vendetta is backfiring. ("Danny")Zachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288543795321578552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-27283028787262807842012-07-11T15:05:32.806-07:002012-07-11T15:05:32.806-07:00Curt,
Generally I like your comments. They are a...Curt, <br /><br />Generally I like your comments. They are a nice counterbalance to the other regulars on this site who defend the umpire in every situation, no matter how ridiculous it requires them to sound when doing so.<br /><br />But your tirades about DJ Reyburn--name calling included--seem a bit out there. You seem to have many scores to settle with an umpire who has--what?--200 MLB games on his resume? What did this man do to upset you so much?<br /><br />FWIW, I know two guys who served as instructors with Reyburn at the Evans academy. They've always referred to him as "DJ" or just "Deej".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-4572601704763344252012-07-11T14:28:20.551-07:002012-07-11T14:28:20.551-07:00Dude this the same ump that took a dive when j. Of...Dude this the same ump that took a dive when j. Offerman pretended to hit him????? ROTFLMAO. <br /><br />How did that punk get to MLB. Daddy must be a ump.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-78140126962233391592012-07-11T04:02:10.240-07:002012-07-11T04:02:10.240-07:00tmac...yup we agree...yeah that was Hollowell stan...tmac...yup we agree...yeah that was Hollowell standing there doing nothing in Chicago...Kellogg took some flack this year for tackling the fan that ran on the field but I have way more respect for him than Matt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-2551150620471696432012-07-10T21:57:38.554-07:002012-07-10T21:57:38.554-07:00@8:01, how typical of you to call me a bully. I di...@8:01, how typical of you to call me a bully. I didn't respond to anyone with hostility until Zac piped up and commented that I "didn't have a clue."<br /><br />He makes a provoking comment, I respond, and you say I'm the bully. Interesting. Not surprising that you're defending DJ aka Daniel aka Little Dannie. <br /><br />Birds of a feather.Curt Crowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704349341530572678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-55814669031537179582012-07-10T21:47:46.405-07:002012-07-10T21:47:46.405-07:00Anon @5:41, my "comments are the same for eve...Anon @5:41, my "comments are the same for every ejection?". Really? Are you intentionally being dishonest, or are you exaggerating like those managers do when they say an umpire had a "bad night behind the plate?"<br /><br />Look, this isn't one of your ejection reports. There's no need to lie here.Curt Crowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704349341530572678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-61758040026791821642012-07-10T20:01:01.541-07:002012-07-10T20:01:01.541-07:00Curt Crowley watches too much baseball from his li...Curt Crowley watches too much baseball from his living room. He pretends that he gets the ejection reports sent to him at home and acts like he knows everything that was said. Three things Mr. Crowley. 1. I spent six years in the minors with DJ and that's all he's ever gone by. 2. There's more to on field situations than body language. 3. Stop acting like a Biff Tannen. Hasn't anyone told you that bullying isn't cool anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-64454805247482343292012-07-10T17:41:12.269-07:002012-07-10T17:41:12.269-07:00Curt
You're way out of your element. Just sto...Curt<br /><br />You're way out of your element. Just stop. Your comments are the same for every ejection and while I admire your progressive outlook, frankly you talk from your ass. I love your little fantasy world, but sorry bud, you don't begin to have the first clue of how situations go in professional baseball. Don't criticize those who do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-48636143592483122012012-07-10T15:53:16.869-07:002012-07-10T15:53:16.869-07:00Curt, I worked with DJ in the minor leagues. He&#...Curt, I worked with DJ in the minor leagues. He's always gone by DJ. The name I go by and the name they put in the boxscores was never the same. Obviously they went by DJ's name on his birth certificate, but everyone calls him DJ. Just so you know-it's been DJ since I met him in 2001-DJ. That's right, DJ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-59278654511846590142012-07-10T15:43:16.687-07:002012-07-10T15:43:16.687-07:00Good job, DJ! Like it or not, the strike zone is o...Good job, DJ! Like it or not, the strike zone is off limits. Ventura was just looking to complain since they were losing to the Blue Jays.<br /><br />Hawk Harrelson is a disgrace to the game of baseball. Someone needs to replace that old fart!Bearded Beastnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-22734603169823444012012-07-10T12:05:55.052-07:002012-07-10T12:05:55.052-07:00Zac:
1:02 to 1:10 little Dannie's face is vis...Zac:<br /><br />1:02 to 1:10 little Dannie's face is visible. It's the same period of time he was staring at Cousins. Yet, my claim is a "lie?" You're an idiot. <br /><br />Mattingly never should have been ejected in the first place. After he was ejected and had turned to walk away, Little Dannie said something else that caused Mattingly to turn around, come back and school him some more.<br /><br />Do you seriously believe that referring to a person's demeanor as "smug" indicates an "ax to grind?" Seriously? His demeanor *is* smug, and that is a poor quality for an umpire.<br /><br />His height is relevant, as it appears he likes to start fights he cannot finish, and trash talk as he puts distance between himself and players/managers who tower over him. Some might call this "short man's syndrome." I don't call it that, but some people might.<br /><br />As far as his first name goes, the point is that the boy might be a little bit star struck and enjoying his time in the limelight. <br /><br />You can defend him all you want, but he is getting into similar confrontations with too many people with varied temperments. At some point, you have to ask are all these people wrong, and Little Dannie right? What is the common denominator in these confrontations?Curt Crowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704349341530572678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-87518848776310559262012-07-10T10:46:13.282-07:002012-07-10T10:46:13.282-07:00Curt:
- Mattingly ejection: The "dismissive ...Curt:<br /><br />- Mattingly ejection: The "dismissive flick" was an ejection mechanic. Sorry you get your feelings hurt so easily. The camera barely shows Reyburn's face, so your claim about his "sad face" is a lie, as is your claim about him staring at Cousins to come help. Cousins playing rodeo clown is standard procedure for an ejection. Reyburn didn't react after the ejection when Mattingly was ripping on him. He stood there and didn't respond. Another case of you guys wanting it both ways. If DJ had went back at Mattingly after the ejection, you would be telling us what a hot temper he has. Make up your mind.<br /><br />- McGehee ejection: McGehee flips his bat, says something to Reyburn as he turns around, then gestures with his hands. I don't know how much easier it can get. He keeps blasting Reyburn as Reyburn is walking away, so Reyburn responds with one sentence. I don't know how that is "trash talk". Right after it happened Roenicke is out there, so I don't know how Reyburn is still trash talking McGehee. Don't flip your bat, point at the ground, and say something that will get you tossed and you don't have to worry about the big bad umpire being mean to you.<br /><br />- Church ejection: You have NO idea what Church said as he was walking away, and if you think you get free reign because you're walking toward the dugout, you don't know what you're talking about.<br /><br />-LaRoche: LaRoche slams the bat down, pretty much automatic. After LaRoche puts his arms up as if to ask why he was ejected, Reyburn clearly tells him "You threw your bat down". Looks like he's just answering a question to me.<br /><br />- Votto: Maybe Votto should have shut up while he was standing there running his mouth and he wouldn't have been ejected. The announcers claiming that there was not "Anything going on an home plate" are naive at best. Votto is clearly saying something, and Reyburn is responding. (I guess that's not okay with you though, the umpire is supposed to stand there and take it) Votto got to the end of the rope and Reyburn had heard enough. I don't see the problem here. As for Reyburn talking back to him, every other MLB umpire does the same thing.<br /><br />Seems to me you have an ax to grind with Reyburn, with the whole thing about his "smug" look, talking about his height, and acting like his first name matters.Zachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288543795321578552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-83987903262295600592012-07-10T10:23:26.274-07:002012-07-10T10:23:26.274-07:00@ anon 4:26... i guess we are in agreement about h...@ anon 4:26... i guess we are in agreement about his abililty and poor situational skills.. thanks for having my back :)<br /><br />Totally forgot about the Gamboa Incident... how our memories fade!!tmachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15801025280017627526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-90090718182916601532012-07-10T09:36:58.642-07:002012-07-10T09:36:58.642-07:00Zac, you might want to look into DJ Reyburn's ...Zac, you might want to look into DJ Reyburn's prior confrontations before you challenge the notion that he gets his feelings hurt easily.<br /><br />Go back and look at the videos of the incidents I referenced.<br /><br />Umpsrule pointed out that I omitted the Votto and Offerman incidents. Suggest you go back and look at those too, then come back and challenge my assessment. <br /><br />Here's a clue: Offerman didn't take a swing at "Daniel" Reyburn because he didn't like his strike zone. It was because of some little insulting comment that "Daniel" made that escalated the argument. Offerman was wrong, but I'm citing this incident as an indication that your Saint "Daniel" intentionally does and says things that escalate arguments. And to make it worse, he does it in a sneaky little way that makes it look like he's just innocent little Daniel getting picked on by the big bad managers and players.<br /><br />It is also evidence that he is a drama queen. Offerman's "punch" never touched Daniel, but he went down like he'd been hit by Mike Tyson.<br /><br />Footnote: All references to "Daniel" Reyburn refer to Reyburn's time in the minor leagues, where he was known as "Daniel Reyburn." Upon reaching MLB, he apparently adopted the stage name "DJ" Reyburn.Curt Crowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704349341530572678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-45167917639919502352012-07-10T09:30:00.763-07:002012-07-10T09:30:00.763-07:00Curt:
There is a difference in those two actions, ...Curt:<br />There is a difference in those two actions, yes. Why didn't Ventura just answer the question though? Reyburn asked "How do you know?", so why didn't Ventura just tell him without getting tossed? If Ventura is good enough to know that that pitch was supposedly a strike (Which it wasn't), I guess he should be able to explain how he came to that conclusion.Zachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288543795321578552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-23578157508876234852012-07-10T08:55:09.745-07:002012-07-10T08:55:09.745-07:00"the umpire turns and tells him to knock it o..."the umpire turns and tells him to knock it off,...."<br /><br />That is not what happened in this situation, is it? Get back to me when you some relevant argument in response to my comment.<br /><br />Apparently you do not understand the difference between telling a manager to stop arguing balls/strikes, and engaging in conduct and making statements that are certain to escalate/continue the argument.<br /><br />I do not fault you for lacking the intellectual capacity to recognize the difference between those two actions, but do suggest that you lay off the "doesn't have a clue" remarks.Curt Crowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704349341530572678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-81999684930296432912012-07-10T04:26:01.368-07:002012-07-10T04:26:01.368-07:00Tmac,
As a former MiLB umpire and one who knows H...Tmac, <br />As a former MiLB umpire and one who knows Hollowell personally, the reason he is out of a job is his attitude and clearly not his ability. Baiting Ortiz, staring at an elderly man being beaten in the 1st base coaches box in Chicago and being an all around jerk had a lot to do with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-89874115174042420602012-07-10T00:56:25.471-07:002012-07-10T00:56:25.471-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Big Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059152139707572715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-66599424648738711802012-07-10T00:53:55.439-07:002012-07-10T00:53:55.439-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Big Marchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10059152139707572715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-23823250283092976142012-07-10T00:07:13.058-07:002012-07-10T00:07:13.058-07:00Amen brother. Amen.Amen brother. Amen.Bob Loblawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-12060078905310535972012-07-09T23:29:26.137-07:002012-07-09T23:29:26.137-07:00In other news, Curt Crowley still doesn't have...In other news, Curt Crowley still doesn't have a clue.<br /><br />Does an umpire warning a manager to quit arguing balls and strikes count as "Engaging them in the dugout"? So with your logic, if a manager screams at the plate umpire about a pitch, the umpire turns and tells him to knock it off, the manager keeps going and gets tossed....that is the umpire's fault? Even though balls and strikes are not up for discussion? <br /><br />I'm assuming Ventura yelled about the pitch being a strike, and Reyburn responded with "How do you know?", because well, Ventura doesn't know since he can't see the inside/outside parts of the zone.Zachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288543795321578552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-72196500607480744212012-07-09T22:00:29.117-07:002012-07-09T22:00:29.117-07:00I don't see any problem with how Reyburn handl...I don't see any problem with how Reyburn handled this situation or how he has handled others. Ventura knows what will get him dumped, and he did it. Reyburn went a little old school when Ventura came out, something you don't see a lot of anymore, especially from the younger umpires. <br /><br />The posts about his zone being bad are all too predictable, just like I said. All of these morons want to use charts or computers, until an umpire's zone is confirmed to be very good for a game, then he is horsesh*t all of a sudden. I really wish some of you would pick a side and stick with it.Zachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288543795321578552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-73697211016294772712012-07-09T21:44:04.176-07:002012-07-09T21:44:04.176-07:00@Anon 8:09
Hey shooter, is that you?? VL for life,...@Anon 8:09<br />Hey shooter, is that you?? VL for life, remember?Bob Loblawnoreply@blogger.com