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  • #16
    So an umpire failed a drug test and got axed:

    In what's believed to be the first dismissal of its kind, Major League Baseball reportedly has fired umpire Brian Runge, a 14-year veteran, for a drug violation. Two sources for the Associated Press say that Runge, 43, failed at least one drug test and failed to comply with an agreement with MLB that had allowed him to stay on staff.
    Unique because he was a third-generation MLB ump, Runge worked the All-Star Game in 2012 and was the plate umpire for three no-hitters, including Philip Humber's perfect game in 2012. Runge didn't work a game in 2012 after Aug. 30 because of a knee injury, though he did work spring training games this season, along with some games in Triple-A. MLB announced in June that Runge was no longer on the major league staff — but has never given a reason why.
    Ben Walker of the A.P. writes:
    Like players, umpires are subject to random drug tests. Oakland pitcher Bartolo Colon, Philadelphia catcher Carlos Ruiz and San Diego catcher Yasmani Grandal all missed time this season because of drug suspensions imposed last year. In addition, 26 players have been suspended this year under the minor league drug program.
    This is a tragic shame, not only for Brian Runge personally, but also given the Runge family's history in MLB. His dad, Paul Runge, was a National League umpire from 1973 to 1997 who worked four World Series before becoming the NL's executive director of umpires. Grandfather Ed Runge umpired from 1954 to 1970 and worked three World Series.
    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-bi...003433422.html
    LHP Chad James-Jupiter Hammerheads-

    5-15 3.80 ERA (27 starts) 149.1IP 173H 63ER 51BB 124K

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    • #17
      I mean, what kind of drug are we talking about? Steroids since he was injured? Or coke?

      If it's steroids, that's fucking retarded tha tit's illegal for umps

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      • #18


        Twins gave Mo Rivera a rocking chair made out of bats he's broken. Pretty Awesome.

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        • #19
          That's amazing

          I wish he wouldn't retire though he's the only Yankee I've ever liked
          Originally posted by Madman81
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          • #20
            lol

            LHP Chad James-Jupiter Hammerheads-

            5-15 3.80 ERA (27 starts) 149.1IP 173H 63ER 51BB 124K

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            • #21
              Yasiel Puig ran into a wall today.

              We're going to have like 900 columns in the next few days about how he can't change the way he plays.
              poop

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              • #22
                you've got to do things like that when you play a team like the Ravens
                Originally posted by Madman81
                Most of the people in the world being dumb is not a requirement for you to be among their ranks.
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                • #23
                  You get a C- for that because you are a teacher.
                  poop

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                  • #24
                    Blackout Pact said he laughed at that. I've never know Blackout Pact to admit to laughing, so I give myself an A.

                    Also, I'm not a teacher anymore.
                    Originally posted by Madman81
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                    • #25
                      As of today - July 4, 2013 - the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates hold the best records in their respective leagues. The last time these two teams held the best record in their respective leagues at the same time - July 4, 1903.
                      kinda cool
                      Originally posted by Madman81
                      Most of the people in the world being dumb is not a requirement for you to be among their ranks.
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                      • #26
                        So, how do we feel about the "Yasiel Puig should be an All Star" debate?
                        poop

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                        • #27
                          I like watching him and I don't really give a fuck about what's fair so I hope he makes it.

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                          • #28
                            I don't care either way, but I find the "baseball needs to give fans a reason to watch the All-Star game" argument a bit silly. Especially because it was the same argument people made last year regarding Harper, and they set record-low ratings anyways.
                            poop

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                            • #29
                              eh 1 month in the bigs not enough.
                              "You owe it to yourself to find your own unorthodox way of succeeding, or sometimes, just surviving."
                              - Michael Johnson


                              J.T. Realmuto .282/.351/.412

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                              • #30
                                if the fans wanna vote him in, cool

                                put him in the last vote and let him win it there

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