Tim Lincecum buzzes the home plate umpire - HardBallTalk (blog)

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Tim Lincecum buzzes the home plate umpire

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Home plate umpire Dana DeMuth disagreed, however, calling it a ball. Next pitch: Lincecum sends a fastball to the backstop which flew over his catcher's ...

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[Umpire in Chief]

Wow!!!!

I like Lincecum, but if this indeed was the case Lincecum needs to face some severe penalties.

I hope MLB looks into this. If not WUA should demand they do.

[BrianC14]

I like the line about Lincecum being a stoner.

And the comment made about the strike zone shrinking a bit on a 1-2 count - that was right on the mark.

[maninblack69]

Whether DeMuth missed the call or not, there's no excuse for this. He should face some kind of fine or suspension, but seeing how he's one of the game's stars, I'm sure nothing will come of it. :rollinglaugh:

[Umpire in Chief]

Whether DeMuth missed the call or not, there's no excuse for this. He should face some kind of fine or suspension, but seeing how he's one of the game's stars, I'm sure nothing will come of it.

I think because he is one of the biggest stars is more of a reason to use him to set the example.

[maninblack69]

I think because he is one of the biggest stars is more of a reason to use him to set the example.

I agree with you. I just don't see MLB doing anything about it, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.