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Melvin has complimented the umpiring crew for the A’s series against the Rangers both nights for their handling of the new MLB policy. “I thought it was going to be a little more dragging out but it seems to be pretty quick and there were no problems whatsoever.” That don’t bother me at all.”īoth Montas and Irvin, who pitched Tuesday, were checked multiple times under the rule for starters. Frankie Montas said after his start Monday night: “I don’t mind it, to be honest.
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Oakland’s starting pitchers the past two nights have voiced no issues with the umpire checks. But the umpires are trying to do their job as well.”
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It’s just kind of the playful side of him came out. Try to make light of it, smile with guys and do it quickly. “I will credit the umpires with the way they’ve handled this, they’ve been fantastic in it. “Yeah, you know, he’s a playful guy, I don’t think he meant anything by it,” Melvin said. Sergio Romo was animated after umpires asked to check him for sticky stuff. Romo had to turn back to retrieve his other items.Ī’s manager Bob Melvin said he had seen the exchange when asked about Romo’s reaction. Romo looked briefly at Iassogna, who had picked up Romo’s glove and hat, then started toward the dugout again, pulling up the pants. Romo then unzipped his pants and pulled them halfway down. Romo, walking toward the A’s dugout, took off his glove and dropped it on the ground. Most have been between innings and involved a quick look at the pitcher’s glove, hat and belt. Umpires league-wide started doing substance checks Monday under MLB’s enforcement plan.