
In that game Kinsler was ejected in the tenth inning for arguing balls and strikes. That's not what got him in trouble though. In the thirteenth inning Nelson Cruz hit a walk-off homer run to win the game. Ian ran on to the field with the rest of the team to celebrate.
Apparently there is a rule about an ejected player returning to the playing field. I understand the rule and the need for it. Well, I understand it most of the time. You can't have a player with nothing to lose coming back onto the field after being tossed. Such a player might want to effect the outcome of the game or continue his feud with the umpiring crew. Not cool.
What I don't get is why Kinsler got suspended in the first place. Sure, he came back on the field and that's a violation. He wasn't attempting to effect play though - the game was over. He also wasn't restarting his disagreement with the umpires - he came on to celebrate the win and did only that.
So fine him and move on. Why suspend him as well? I just don't see a reason to throw the book at him or any player in a similar situation.
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I don't think the one game suspension will hold up. It's not like he pulled a Bobby Valentine....lol.
I emailed you about the Rangers list, hope you got it. I have a few more boxes to check.
True, I can remember Bobby managing from the tunnel - serious trouble there. Can't see the celebration being that big of a deal.
Got the email. Thanks!
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