White Sox television announcer Ken "Hawk" Harrelson went on a rant about home-plate umpire Lance Barrett on Saturday.
Harrelson sounded off after Barrett ejected Chicago catcher A.J. Pierzynski and manager Robin Ventura for arguing the strike zone.
"I'll tell you this is absolutely ridiculous Matt Jones Jersey ," the announcer said on the broadcast. "This is absolutely ridiculous."
"Lance Barrett has just stunk the joint up is all he's done. That's all he's done."
Harrelson was reprimanded by commissioner Bud Selig earlier in the season when he voiced his displeasure on air with home-plate umpire Mark Wegner on May 30.
Astros Pitchers Excited To Work With Clemens - RealGM Wiretap
Roger Clemens will be at spring training with the Astros this year to help instruct the team's pitchers.
Clemens met for five hours Monday morning at Minute Maid Park with general manager Jeff Luhnow, pitching coach Doug Brocail, roving pitching instructor Craig Bjornson and director of player development Quinton McCracken to map out a plan for his involvement.
He will also spend time with Houston's Major League staff during the regular season.
Wainwright To Make Spring Debut Saturday - RealGM Wiretap
Adam Wainwright will make his first spring training start for the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves.
Wainwright had a mild abdominal strain early in spring training. He has thrown a pair of bullpen sessions since the injury, including about 40 pitches in a simulated game Monday.
The right-hander plans to throw another bullpen session on Thursday Preston Smith Jersey , and manager Mike Matheny expects him to toss 50-60 pitches Saturday.
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