They suspended an umpire????

[El Supremo]

...Davidson did mess up the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this week when he inadvertently obstructed the attempt of catcher Brian Schneider to reach a dropped third strike, then yelled at Manuel on the bench because he understandably complained. Manuel was suspended as well for his part in the Davidson argument.

But that's Davidson's act: He messes up and then acts untouchable. It turns out he's not.

Also known as "Balkin' Bob" for his propensity to call balks no other umpire would, Davidson is mostly known for his short temper and poor attitude among players. He's the kind of umpire who thinks fans pay admission to watch him.

He gets lots of complaints. Look here, too. Or over here. Only Joe West, seemingly, is disliked more among umpires.

This is the first time MLB suspended an ump since Brian Runge was docked a game in 2008. The previous September, Mike Winters was suspended for the rest of the season after goading Milton Bradley into an argument. Before that, it was 2003 when John Hirschbeck and Bruce Froemming were suspended (in unrelated events) for off-the-field comments. There's some doubt that Froemming (now retired) ever served his suspension for making anti-Semitic remarks....

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/umpire-bob-davidson-suspended-one-game-poor-situation-165346691.html;_ylt=AuOcJ0AWupHKvCpPDzNiepIRvLYF

I just want their eyesight checked out every year and either make them wear proper glasses or be fired.

[Son of Gob]

1. Good!

This needs to happen more often.

[Renew Deal]

2. According to you they should be beaten

So I guess this is an improvement.

[Son of Gob]

3. Well, I'd prefer a suspension and a flogging

But I'll settle for a suspension and a burning of any property they own. Or just a suspension.