White Sox designated hitter Jim Thome was suspended for Thursday afternoon's game against the Oakland A's, which the Sox won 4-1.
In case you missed it Friday night, Thome was ejected for arguing balls and strikes by umpire James Hoye.
Thome used several curse words, had to be restrained by manager Ozzie Guillen and threw a cup on the field once he finally returned to the dugout.
Certainly, the outbust was out of character for Thome, who has been ejected from a game only three times in his 17-year, Hall-of-Fame-worthy career. Given Thome's actions, I can't say I disagree with the suspension.
However, what about Hoye? He blew not one, not two, but THREE CALLS, drawing Thome's ire. The player is rightfully being held accountable for this incident. The umpire should be held accountable too. Hoye was awful in that game. Did he get suspended or fined? He should have been.
The umpires should not be above reproach. When they blow calls so badly, they should be taken to task. Jim Thome rarely argues with anyone. When he gets that pissed off, chances are he has a point.
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