Whats up with dirty hats worn by MLB relievers

[wilheim]

Cardinals reliever Julian Tavarez keeps running into trouble with his grimy, dirt-smudged cap. For the first time this season, it got him ejected. Tavarez lasted one out in a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a day-night doubleheader Friday. Umpire crew chief Joe West conducted a lengthy inspection of the cap before the eighth inning before tossing Tavarez, who made a flamboyant exit. Maybe it's me but I think wearing the filthy caps sends a wrong message to kids who watch the game. Call me old fashioned, but to me anything that tells a kid it is OK to be filthy is not good.


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[RobFunk]

LOL. .it probably sends the wrong message to some of the posters here too wil.

 

[WildBill]

Bet you really hate it when the NHL playoffs are on

All those damn hockey players teaching kids to grow ugly beards and all...

 

[Fishhead]

You should have seen the various hats on display at the bash by the various posters.

Case in point, THE GENERAL.

MR. HORSE

 

[wilheim]

Ump Joe West holding cap that got Tavarez ejected.


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[wilheim]

Looks like there was a little more than just a dirty hat involved in this story.

Cardinals reliever suspended 10 days for putting substance on balls
By Associated Press, 8/24/2004 17:54

CINCINNATI (AP) St. Louis reliever Julian Tavarez was suspended for 10 days Tuesday for applying a foreign substance to balls while pitching last week.

''The incident that day seemed like it was a very minor thing, and I'm shocked that it would be worth 10 days,'' Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said. ''So, we'll let the process take care of itself, and that's all I'm going to say.''

Tavarez was ejected during the opener of Friday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh after umpire crew chief Joe West inspected the pitcher's grimy hat. West said Tavarez and Cardinals and manager Tony La Russa ''as much admitted'' it was pine tar on his cap.

Tavarez made a flamboyant exit, putting his arm around plate umpire Ron Kulpa and suggesting the two get a beer after the game. Tavarez tossed his cap to a fan in the stands behind the dugout as he left.

Unless appealed, the suspension was set to start Tuesday night for the Cardinals-Cincinnati game. The penalty was imposed by Bob Watson, vice president of on-field operations for Major League Baseball.

Asked whether there would be an appeal, La Russa said: ''That's up to Julian, but I'm sure he will.''

Tavarez was 5-3 with three saves and a 2.49 ERA in 61 games for the NL Central leaders.


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