Minor league manager Joe Mikulik throws major tantrum
The Dirt:
Mikulik’s antics started innocently enough with an animated argument with Russell, who then threw Mikulik out of the game.
Things quickly escalated after his ejection. Mikulik dove into second base, ripped up the bag and hurled it onto the infield dirt. He threw a resin bag into the bullpen, covered home plate with dirt and then cleaned it with a water bottle, which he finally spiked onto the plate.
Back in the dugout, he tossed several bats onto the field. And he didn’t stop once he got to the clubhouse, according to team officials. Mikulik pushed a couple of water coolers, a chair and a batting practice screen in front of the umpires’ locker room.
The Spin: Between Mikulik and Ozzie Guillen, it’s a wonder Congress doesn’t start hearings into investigating the dangers of baseball managers.
Asheville Tourists manager loses it following ejection (CNNSI)
