David Ortiz was tossed from Sunday’s game after arguing a checked swing call in the fifth inning. Ortiz bumped home plate umpire Paul Emmel and tossed his equipment on his way down the locker room.
Hall of Famer and Orioles broadcaster Jim Palmer watched Ortiz’s eruption and tweeted that he thought the ejection was deserved. He also used some cool hashtags.
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) April 19, 2015
As you’d expect, Palmer received a bunch of responses for his hot takes.
@RaunchyRaunch @Steve_Richards1 @Jim22Palmer News flash Big Papi: they already have four umps
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) April 19, 2015
@jnrosen @IsaacSalazar @Orioles @masnOrioles Sorry but I get paid to have an opinion
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) April 19, 2015
@_AndrewBoyd_ @Steve_Richards1 Clearly short fused umps this series
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) April 19, 2015
@hapstweet @Dan_Shaughnessy It wasn't about the swing it was about the tantrum and disrespect
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) April 19, 2015
@adamsconnolly No it's not alright
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) April 19, 2015
@adamsconnolly it happens but rarely because it would cause a shrinking strike zone Not hating on Ortiz just the tantrum #checkthetantrum
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) April 19, 2015
@jeffreyfarny @Dan_Shaughnessy @Orioles @masnOrioles A lot of "show" with Earl but Ortiz threw his team under the bus #becool
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) April 19, 2015
I’ve always enjoyed Palmer’s strong opinions on TV and it’s great to see he doesn’t back away from them on Twitter.