The Atlanta Braves Morning Chop: Don't Let Joe West Care for Your Lawn
Sep 18, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte (11) cannot make a diving catch on a ball hit by Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) (not shown) during the sixth inning at Turner Field. He slid about 12 feet in the process. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
There may not have been a chance to get the rest of the game in on Sunday, but Joe West made sure that the field would be unplayable regardless.
If you’re looking for a recap of the game itself, please check out Fred’s work from yesterday afternoon. He also included a rant about Umpire Crew Chief Cowboy Joe West. I have one as well.
Despite getting consistent weather reports from the Atlanta Braves‘ grounds crew, West opted to allow the game to continue far too long before finally allowing the tarp to be brought out.
This had multiple impacts:
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I don’t get West’s reticence to cover the field early on. He knew what was coming. Ed Mangan and his crew were in position, poised, and ready to roll. They waited. And waited. Multiple batters. A replay review. 10-15 minutes of waiting beyond what was painfully obvious to everyone… all the while, Fox Sports was showing shots of accumulating water.
There’s no way to know whether the game could have been concluded. However, it is clear that the late field covering meant that there was virtually zero chance to do so.
I suppose I shouldn’t complain, for the Braves were declared the winners. However, if you like games to be decided on the field… this option was removed from the table – by an umpire.
Sep 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte (11) and center fielder Mallex Smith (17) celebrate a victory with teammates against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field. The Braves defeated the Nationals 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
It’s a road trip… the last one of the season. So naturally, special attire is required.
Remember #Braves rookies, there's no crying in baseball! #DressUpDay pic.twitter.com/n4R0mNJ1RL
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 18, 2016
After the game was called yesterday, the rookie got dressed for their road trip to the Big Apple. Truly in a league of their own, this group – and there’s a lot of them – cut a fine look, complete with pigtails, curls and lots of flowing tresses. Dansby Swanson, as you can see in the middle, needed no additional hairpieces.
The other thing that struck me on this photo? Check out the number of phones you can see: at least 3 – possibly 4 – in hand, plus one more in Shae Simmons‘ sock.
Oh, and Mallex… that’s not a good look (though the blonde wig was nice).
Sep 18, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte (11) cannot make a diving catch on a ball hit by Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) (not shown) during the sixth inning at Turner Field. He slid about 12 feet in the process. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
There may not have been a chance to get the rest of the game in on Sunday, but Joe West made sure that the field would be unplayable regardless.
If you’re looking for a recap of the game itself, please check out Fred’s work from yesterday afternoon. He also included a rant about Umpire Crew Chief Cowboy Joe West. I have one as well.
Despite getting consistent weather reports from the Atlanta Braves‘ grounds crew, West opted to allow the game to continue far too long before finally allowing the tarp to be brought out.
This had multiple impacts:
More from Tomahawk Take
I don’t get West’s reticence to cover the field early on. He knew what was coming. Ed Mangan and his crew were in position, poised, and ready to roll. They waited. And waited. Multiple batters. A replay review. 10-15 minutes of waiting beyond what was painfully obvious to everyone… all the while, Fox Sports was showing shots of accumulating water.
There’s no way to know whether the game could have been concluded. However, it is clear that the late field covering meant that there was virtually zero chance to do so.
I suppose I shouldn’t complain, for the Braves were declared the winners. However, if you like games to be decided on the field… this option was removed from the table – by an umpire.
Sep 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte (11) and center fielder Mallex Smith (17) celebrate a victory with teammates against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field. The Braves defeated the Nationals 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
It’s a road trip… the last one of the season. So naturally, special attire is required.
Remember #Braves rookies, there's no crying in baseball! #DressUpDay pic.twitter.com/n4R0mNJ1RL
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 18, 2016
After the game was called yesterday, the rookie got dressed for their road trip to the Big Apple. Truly in a league of their own, this group – and there’s a lot of them – cut a fine look, complete with pigtails, curls and lots of flowing tresses. Dansby Swanson, as you can see in the middle, needed no additional hairpieces.
The other thing that struck me on this photo? Check out the number of phones you can see: at least 3 – possibly 4 – in hand, plus one more in Shae Simmons‘ sock.
Oh, and Mallex… that’s not a good look (though the blonde wig was nice).
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