Did BoSox manager break unwritten rule by ratting out Pineda?

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Manager John Farrell of the Boston Red Sox walks back to the dugout after talking with the umpires regarding a substance on pitcher Michael Pineda in the second inning at Fenway Park.



Did Red Sox manager John Farrell break baseball's unwritten rules when he ratted out New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda for using pine tar against Boston for the second time in two weeks?


When Pineda was first caught with pine tar two weeks ago, everyone said "No big deal, everyone does it." Even Red Sox star David Ortiz:

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Farrell said the same thing after Wednesday night's win, in which Pineda was ejected in the second inning after Farrell complained to the umpires and they discovered pine tar on the right-hander's neck. The Sox manager, a former pitcher himself, acknowledged that most hurlers use something to help their grip.
So why then did he have Pineda busted? Well, he explained, Pineda's use of the pine tar was too obvious -- a slap in the face to the Sox.

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The first time Pineda used the pine tar against them, it was observed on the heel of his pitching hand. On Wednesday night it was a dirty swath across his neck.


So, kids, be sure to write this down, 'cause baseball won't: It's OK to use the pine tar, just make sure to hide it better. Like, maybe in your glove.


No, wait. Rays pitcher Joel Peralta got an eight-game suspension in 2012 after pine tar was found in his glove. That sparked a controversy about whether then-Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson had broken "the code" by ratting out Peralta. "Before you start throwing rocks," Rays manager Joe Maddon said after the game, "understand where you live."


But Ken Rosenthal writes that Pineda's use was "absurdly obvious" and even Yankees GM Brian Cashman said that in a similar situation, "I would want my manager to do what John Farrell did."

 

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Former MLB player Gabe Kapler told FOX Sports Live that Pineda pushed his luck too far, explained how the Yankees should handle it and even gave a tip for how the 25-year-old Dominican can get away with it in the future. Watch the video below:

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[LoCalDallasGuy]

lol.. either ban it or let it be.. what is this middle ground crap.

 

[TyBounce]

Yeah Farrell may have broken the unwritten rule but Pineda also broke the code bt making it blatantly obvious (espicially after the first incident) Thats just uncool man.

 

[Betallsports]

Give him his 8-10 day suspension and move on

 

[PatsFanatic]

Pineda forced Farrells hand. If he puts it in numerous spots out of sight then it would have been a non issue.
Guy is a clown for being so obvious.

Take some pointers from your teammates who I'm sure use it successfully....geez


It will open the door for other managers to watch Sox pitchers very closely. But the Yankees understand the situation. To hear Cashman flat out throw his own pitcher under the bus calling it "embarrassing" should tell everyone the Yanks agree with what Farrell did.

 

[Betallsports]

And find a better shade of pine tar to blend into your neck. Lol

 

[MikeB]

Spoken like a true yankee fan...

 

[VIEJODINOSAUR]

Red Sox pitchers better beware...they now have the bullseye on their back.....especially Lester......

 

[PatPatriot]

Fuckin stupid player. Stupid coaching. Its like smoking a joint on a street corner in front of a cop. In your face,he'll bust you every time.
Dumb fucker couldn't have put it in his waist band and grab a little pulling up his pants.

Whats Farrell supposed to do? Say "Oh Ok Yankees take a shit directly in my mouth instead of the usual way. Fuck my sister while your at it"

 

[doubledeuce22]

Pineda stupid, obviously..

You just have to laugh at these sawx fanboys whining.. Lester had green goob in his glove in WS doing shady stuff, and bucholtz is basically a known pine tar guy.

 

[Shub]

Fuckin stupid player. Stupid coaching. Its like smoking a joint on a street corner in front of a cop. In your face,he'll bust you every time.

Its one of my favorite things to do.

 

[carlspackler]

Gosh, you guys are being so harsh. The only reason he used the tar was to be able to grip the ball better to ensure that he did not hit any batters. Pineda is the type of guy who thinks of others safety before following the rules.

 

[MikeB]

Funny thread BAS.

I can't believe these guys are taking it seriously. Something tells me that you are chuckling a little too.

 

[ivyconniver]

This is like bringing home a woman and banging her, while your wife is in the other room. Be a little discreet, jeez.

 

[celticGreen+]

Give him his 8-10 day suspension and move on

Agree. It's nbd for the Yankees and nbd for the Sox, in the end.

 

[Willie99]

Pineda was an asshole, be more discreet for heaven's sake. The first game vs Boston was even worse (should I say "more stupider")

Farrel was an asshole, he knows it's use is widespread including members of his own staff, so what's the point?

seems like every ex pitcher I heard speak on the topic all said they used something sometimes and that they implied most people do (which actually surprised me, and is the primary reason I call Farrel an asshole)