This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s third ejection of 2012.
Dan Iassogna now has 6 points in the UEFL (2 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 6).
Crew Chief Dale Scott now has 5 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).
This is the 77th ejection of 2012.
This is the 39th Manager ejection of 2012.
This is the Angels' second ejection of 2012, third in the AL West (OAK 4; TEX 3; SEA 0).
This is Mike Scioscia's second ejection and first since May 9 (Sam Holbrook; QOC = Correct).
This is Dan Iassogna's first ejection since June 14 (Ned Yost; QOC = Correct).
What a call! That's a toughie since the fielder tags the runner on the leg not sliding into the base. Impossible to see those two points at one time, yet Iassogna somehow did. Angels feed had to go over it in super-slowmo before Victor Rojas would agree that Pujols was truly out. What a banger.
ReplyDeleteYou know what's funny, everytime Dale tries to break up a fight, he alway's has his hands on his mouth and arms crossed
ReplyDelete^ Dale Scott (CC) Crew cheif
ReplyDeletedale always seems to cover his mouth, presumably so others can't see what he's saying (like a pitcher talking to a catcher)...it's probably more important with tv cameras all around, but i've got to say i've starting doing it when talking to my crew mates and coaches as well since i really noticed it a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteSurprised Pujols decided to go first-to-third on that. Rivera was playing deep for Morales' power and this was a bloop base hit. Superb call.
ReplyDeleteHe sure looked safe in real time, but can't argue with the instant replay. Wow
ReplyDelete2+2+2=6
ReplyDeleteAngels ran themselves into an out there, though it's understandable: challenge the defense to make a perfect play, throw has to be strong, on line, tag has to be applied almost instantaneously, even simultaneous to the catch, and give credit to the Dodgers for executing the play.
ReplyDeletethat call IMO opinion is too close to argue.. i watched that 10 times and i'm still not sure either way definitevely..... I am so frustrated with managers on the professional level that dispute whacker tag plays.... In this instance i understand that the manager is attempting to keep his player in the game but to get run in that spot is poor. I'm very impressed with danny's presence on the field.... Seems like he's really improved in all aspects of umpiring!!
ReplyDeleteListen to Vin Scully, he said Danny was in a great position to see the play. Kudos to Iassongna.
ReplyDeleteGreat call and why argue? To save the player, yeah right. Pujols tried to throw a runner out going from second to third last night on a ground ball to first base while he was playing deep which resulted in an E-3. Maybe Mike should give Pujols the verbal that he was given Dan.
ReplyDeleteThe media can't wait to talk instant replay and umpire accountability when an umpire blows a call. Where are the umpire haters on a call like this? Fantastic call, so glad this website is here so we can have Umpire Web Gems.
ReplyDeleteAnother example of why there's Vin Scully, then there's everyone else in broadcasting.
ReplyDeletesick call..sicker umpire...phew..that was sweet
ReplyDeleteGreat throw, great tag, great call, great announcing.
ReplyDeleteAfter first base umpire Bill Miller's two blown calls against the Angels in the 2nd inning (incorrectly ruled Dodger A. Kennedy safe at first and incorrectly ruled foul on Angel P. Bourjos' likely triple down right field line), Scioscia argued himself into an ejection on this close play. This argument and subsequent ejection were predictable as you watched his frustration build after Miller committed mistake after mistake. On Miller's first boo-boo, Scioscia protested in the dugout, but didn't come onto the field. The second mistake (missed fair/foul call) brought the Angel manager onto the field for a short but spirited disagreement. This third close play was enough to send him over.
ReplyDeleteWithout Miller's errors earlier in the contest, it is likely Scioscia would have not gotten himself run. Iassogna gets the 2 points for a correct call. Iassogna gets credit for great positioning, judgement, field presence, and situation management. And Iassogna owners can rejoice for Miller's ineptitude on Sunday.
That was better than textbook all the way around, and one I'm showing my umps for training. Outstanding.
ReplyDeleteGreat call...and, kudos to Pujols for the hustle. I'm not on his bandwagon or anything, but big guys trying to go first to third on a routine single to left? That's playing with heart. He's gonna put the start to 2012 behind him with that attitude. A clubhouse with leaders like Albert and Torii is going to be tough to beat when the season starts getting to September...October...for years to come.
ReplyDeleteThat was textbook all the way around. He handled Pujols and the 3B coach well, then dumped Scioscia after he had his chance. Great call.
ReplyDeleteThat is an excellent call! How can anyone possibly argue this call with Iassogna's positioning. There just isn't a better spot to see it.
ReplyDeleteI've said many times, that great plays often require great calls. This is one.
It's time to switch up the crews Ex. Brian Gorman, Wally Bell, Paul Emmel, Tim Timmons. Over the years they pretty much had the same crews.
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ReplyDeleteTom Hallion is in for Jim joyce rest of crew Hoye, reynolds, Dimuro
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