TCQ charges Greinke in SD and the benches clear!

[Soxman219]

I loved him when he was here, but I've always said there was something off with him. If he ever put that anger on his hitting he could be one of the best players in the league. Should have won MVP in '08.

[blandman]

Originally Posted by central44

It's a shame for Grienke, but that's the risk you take when you're known to throw at heads as much as he does. Can't say this was too surprising to hear about

Ball was no where near his head, and probably hits very few major league hitters that don't want the free base.

Quentin gets hit more than anyone else in the game.

I'm really not seeing anything that doesn't make this look like Quentin is 100% a thug.

Just a thought, and I know this happened during a baseball game, but is there a chance assault charges could be brought up? If this wasn't a broadcast baseball game, Greinke would have a pretty darn good case to bring up some serious charges.

[RKMeibalane]

Originally Posted by blandman

Just a thought, and I know this happened during a baseball game, but is there a chance assault charges could be brought up? If this wasn't a broadcast baseball game, Greinke would have a pretty darn good case to bring up some serious charges.

An interesting question, though one wonders if prosecutors would also pursue charges against Matt Kemp for repeatedly trying to instigate further violence. TCQ is an ass, and he was absolutely in the wrong by attacking Greinke, but Kemp was out of control, as evidenced by his post-game confrontation with TCQ between the clubhouses.

[EMachine10]

Quentin is a complete idiot.

[shingo10]

Originally Posted by Brian26

Kotsay walked TCQ back to the dugout too.

There's a name I didn't want to think about anytime soon....DH extraordinaire.

It's a shame that Greinke was injured but I don't think there is anything wrong with TCQ charging if he felt like he was hit on purpose. If he's already been plunked 3 times by Greinke and one buzzed by his head...well, obviously he thought enough was enough.

[blandman]

Originally Posted by shingo10

There's a name I didn't want to think about anytime soon....DH extraordinaire.

It's a shame that Greinke was injured but I don't think there is anything wrong with TCQ charging if he felt like he was hit on purpose. If he's already been plunked 3 times by Greinke and one buzzed by his head...well, obviously he thought enough was enough.

Dude's been hit more than a 100 times in his short career. There's lots of guys that hit him a few times, and it's not like it was at his head. Charging the mound is really never okay (which is why it's against the rules), but it's certainly not warranted here.

[RKMeibalane]

Originally Posted by shingo10

There's a name I didn't want to think about anytime soon....DH extraordinaire.

It's a shame that Greinke was injured but I don't think there is anything wrong with TCQ charging if he felt like he was hit on purpose. If he's already been plunked 3 times by Greinke and one buzzed by his head...well, obviously he thought enough was enough.

But the pitch wasn't anywhere near his head. As Don Mattingly pointed out, one has to understand the game situation. The Dodgers were ahead 2-1, and Quentin was facing a full count. Why would Greinke intentionally put the tying run on base by plunking him? Quentin is an idiot, and he deserves whatever suspension is handed down.

[blandman]

Originally Posted by RKMeibalane

An interesting question, though one wonders if prosecutors would also pursue charges against Matt Kemp for repeatedly trying to instigate further violence. TCQ is an ass, and he was absolutely in the wrong by attacking Greinke, but Kemp was out of control, as evidenced by his post-game confrontation with TCQ between the clubhouses.

I was under the impression Kemp was upset that Padres players were making fun of Greinke for complaining about being hurt. In the moment, that's also instigation.

After the game...most certainly.

[shingo10]

Originally Posted by RKMeibalane

But the pitch wasn't anywhere near his head. As Don Mattingly pointed out, one has to understand the game situation. The Dodgers were ahead 2-1, and Quentin was facing a full count. Why would Greinke intentionally put the tying run on base by plunking him? Quentin is an idiot, and he deserves whatever suspension is handed down.

Should have clarified...Greinke buzzed one by his head in 09 in addition to hitting him a few times.

I'm just saying in all the times TCQ was hit here (which was A LOT) he never reacted like he was upset at the pitcher because he knew he was just as much to blame for getting hit. So obviously he felt differently about this incident or this pitcher.

[RKMeibalane]

Originally Posted by shingo10

Should have clarified...Greinke buzzed one by his head in 09 in addition to hitting him a few times.

I'm just saying in all the times TCQ was hit here (which was A LOT) he never reacted like he was upset at the pitcher because he knew he was just as much to blame for getting hit. So obviously he felt differently about this incident or this pitcher.

Did you happen to read Quentin's post-game comments? He said that he wasn't upset about being hit, but rather, what Greinke said to him after he was hit. Here's the catch, however: Quentin later admitted that he didn't know what Greinke said to him, but he continued to cite this as the reason for his charging the mound. Carlos was obviously looking for an excuse to fight Greinke. It's possible that their history factored into his thought process (I'm using that term loosely), but I find it hard to believe that he would risk suspension by charging the mound over something he wasn't sure Greinke said. His story doesn't add up at all, and only further damages his credibility.

[blandman]

Originally Posted by shingo10

Should have clarified...Greinke buzzed one by his head in 09 in addition to hitting him a few times.

I'm just saying in all the times TCQ was hit here (which was A LOT) he never reacted like he was upset at the pitcher because he knew he was just as much to blame for getting hit. So obviously he felt differently about this incident or this pitcher.

That's mostly irrelevant to this situation, in which both the game situation and the location of pitch made it obvious the TCQ was waiting for any perceived opportunity to injury Greinke.

[kittle42]

Originally Posted by palehozenychicty

Greinke is a weirdo

Because he has a legit anxiety disorder or for some other reason?

[GlassSox]

Carlos was wrong to charge the mound but why would Greinke say something to Carlos after hitting him with a pitch?

[RKMeibalane]

Originally Posted by GlassSox

Carlos was wrong to charge the mound but why would Greinke say something to Carlos after hitting him with a pitch?

Without knowing what he said, it's hard to answer why. In any event, what does it matter, as Quentin himself didn't know what Greinke said?

[blandman]

Originally Posted by GlassSox

Carlos was wrong to charge the mound but why would Greinke say something to Carlos after hitting him with a pitch?

Carlos was walking at him already. Kinda hard not to say something.