IGT 05/19/11-Nationals @ Mets

[Gwreck]

Ah yes. That was the game where Cuzzi had previously unnecessarily escalated an argument with the Mets dugout (and specifically, Razor Shines) about whether a Giants batter's foot was in the box or not.

Given my vantage point (see if you can spot yours truly at the very beginning of the video - lower left behind the plate) I took the opportunity to let Phil know what I thought about his umpiring. The downside to this was that the Giants fans around me also learned Mr. Cuzzi's first name and took every opportunity -- but in particular, after this play -- to let him know how they felt.

Given that these two calls now have gone our way I'll have to remember to tell him it was nothing personal next time we run into each other.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Hey, there y'are! (I think. It's bright.)

He's also the guy who muffed the Mauer double call in the playoffs against the MFYs.

[Guest themetfairy]

Justin Turner, American Hero -




Josh Thole, scoring the run -




It was great hanging out with Fman and Fboy today. Let the record reflect that Fman is nothing in person like is is here, and Fboy is a truly delightful and polite young man.

[Ceetar]

themetfairy wrote: It was great hanging out with Fman and Fboy today. Let the record reflect that Fman is nothing in person like is is here, and Fboy is a truly delightful and polite young man.

I have yet to meet someone that IS like they are on the internet.

Here's Turner from Monday

[Guest themetfairy]

Lost in the narrative is the fact that it took Gee 12 pitches just to get through the first batter of the game. Fman and I were discussing bullpen usage in the first inning. We never expected that he would last almost eight!

[Fman99]

Thanks for the kind words TMF.

The truth is I am very much in person like I am online (ask ABNS, who has been out drinking with me). At work, specifically, where it's fairly casual and my coworkers all have good senses of humor.

But I clean it up and behave myself when my children are around.

[TransMonk]

Sounds like Nat's GM Mike Rizzo had some words for the umpiring crew after the game. He's now being investigated by MLB for his conduct.

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=6567938

[Guest themetfairy]

Fman99 wrote: Thanks for the kind words TMF. The truth is I am very much in person like I am online (ask ABNS, who has been out drinking with me). At work, specifically, where it's fairly casual and my coworkers all have good senses of humor. But I clean it up and behave myself when my children are around.

Truth be told, I was relieved that the game went well so that I wouldn't wind up cursing in front of your angelic little kid....