Above: Ozzie Guillen as seen on TV during the fourth inning of Sunday's Nats-Marlins game. Ozzie gesturing first with his hands, then a bat, towards the Nationals dugout. We're not professional lip readers here at Nats Enquirer, but it appeared Ozzie was screaming about a "Mucking Toolshed" or "Ducking Bunt" while talking to the umpire, and yelling at Davey Johnson. Regardless of what Ozzie said, it seems he was upset about something Bryce Harper did with his bat. Turns out it was...all about the pine tar. Screen caps follow. Here's Ozzie (and here's video of Ozzie talking about Harper postgame):
"First time, it’s going to stay between us. I could have said a lot of [stuff] about this kid. I’ve been praising this kid like everyday. The last three times they asked me about him, the only thing I said was he’s a great player. What he did [today] was unprofessional. I’m not going to tell you guys what he did because I’m not going to be talking about it on ESPN, Baseball Tonight, what happened again. I’ll just leave it like that. I’ll talk to his manager in a little while...
I was just telling [Harper] how cute he was. Something happened there the inning before and I didn’t like it and I was talking to the umpire about it."
(Ozzie Guillen, via Nationals Journal, 7/15/2012)
All about how Harper pointed the bat towards the Marlins dugout after Ozzie complained about the pine tar? Yes, says Logan Morrison:
"It was really high the first time and Ozzie did it the right way. He went to [home-plate umpire Marty Foster and said], 'I don't want to make a big deal out of it. Tell him to watch out for the pine tar.' ...The next time Harper came up and pointed his bat at Ozzie, I guess kind of showing him up. I don't know if that's an ejection or not but [Ozzie] did it in a way that wouldn't show him up, so I guess Harper showing him up is kind of a slap in the face."
(Logan Morrison, via SunSentinel, 7/15/2012)
First inning: Harper steps to the plate for first AB, crosses his bat across the plate, points it towards Marlins dugout briefly? Note the pine tar on bat:
Then someone (Ozzie?) might've said something to Harper - he smiled towards Marlins dugout a few pitches later?
Then a shot of Ozzie on TV - pointing and muttering someting (might've been "Duck in Bull shed"? Tool shed"?)
Fourth inning, Harper's points bat as he approaches the plate. Ozzie already screaming from the top step.
"[BLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!]":
(All Screencaps via MASN/TV)
Hey Ozzie -you and your hero Fidel Castro can go fook yourselves. and Hugo Chavez can go pound salt where the pine tar doesn't shine.
Posted by: zhage | July 16, 2012 at 06:02 PM
Nats think they are the Phillies? LMFAO!
Should have been stated they think they are the Yankees. In 110 years The Phillies have ONLY won 2 World Series. What a JOKE.The New York Giants have won as many Super Bowls as ALL of the Philadelphia teams, Phils, Eagles, Flyers, etc
Philadelphia...... city of LOSERS.
Posted by: Fook Philly | July 16, 2012 at 06:50 PM
Regardless of the situation Harper is a douchebag and has always been a douchebag.
Posted by: mquiz16 | July 16, 2012 at 07:22 PM
Guillen is a disgrace to the game . The profanity. The Castro comments. The way he left Chicago. This guys a nut and the so call commissioner says and does NOTHING. If this was the NFL, NBA or the NHL, this clown would go sit for a month minimum. The MLB commissioner is useless and powerless.
But well paid?
Posted by: qnchtt | July 16, 2012 at 07:28 PM
Phillies fans want the Nats to sell out some games like they do. The longer the "fightins" stay last, the less chance they have of more sell outs.
Posted by: Tony V | July 16, 2012 at 08:18 PM
Harper is a complete d-bag with that fratboy sense of entitlement persona. DC fans get a team that took 7 years to get good and suddenly they start winning and Washington fans come out of the woodworks in droves to stick up for this kid. Talent or not, Harper needs to learn to have respect for the game. As for the fan who said "Too you others "Philly fans" We just got a baseball team so give us a minute to sell out, but while we do that why don't you go dust off your Superbowl trophies. Oops, sorry you don't have any. Enjoy the ride-down why we continue to whip that ass (all 5 minutes of it, right)." I'm not a Philly fan at all. But 'Skins fans can enjoy their recent super bowls. Oh wait it's been 20 years since you won one. THat was also the last time the 'Skins were relevant. I enjoy watching my O's crush the Nats this year and I'll enjoy watching my Ravens lay the 'Skins to rest. Enjoy more mediocrity DC sports fans.
Posted by: Baltimore Sports Fan | July 16, 2012 at 09:12 PM
To Zhage (4 posts prior):
I'll ignore the fact the you type like a 5th grader and skip right to your ignorant foolish comment. The New York Giants have won more super bowls then all of the Philadelphia teams because only the NFL holds the super bowl. However, I believe you meant championships. The New York Giants have 4 super bowls. The Philadelphia Flyers have 2 stanley cups. The Philadelphia Phillies and 2 world series and the Philadelphia Athletics have 5 world series, which I include because althought it is a different franchise you are talking about "Philadelphia" championships. The Philadelphia Eagles have 0 super bowls but 3 championships before the super bowl was invented and played. The Philadelphia 76ers have more playoff wins than any other NBA franchise besides the Celtics and Lakers. They have 3 championships. I will do the math for you because I clearly do not trust your arithmetic skills. New York Giants - 4, Philadelphia 4 major sports teams - 15 (7 if you don't count the old school championships). So thank you for your ignorance zhage.
Posted by: Breal | July 16, 2012 at 09:13 PM
Follow up to above post. I do agree Philadelphia teams have a unfortunate reputation of losing and lacking in the championship department but Philadelphia also has some of the most passionate fans in the world. The Redskins have a passionate loyal fan base I'll give you that, but as a whole their reputation is not as strong as Philly. While Harper is very talented and will likely have a bright future he has had many arrogant moments in his young career such as winking at a minor league pitcher after hitting a home run. Come on that's a clown move bro. I do understand Nationals fans still standing behind him, I probably would if Harper was on my team as well but you have to understand why non-Nationals fan would see Harper as immature at times.
Posted by: Breal | July 16, 2012 at 09:23 PM
John the homer Nats fan, you my friend are the idiot. Harper is a classless fratboy douche that has done absolutely nothing. Hammels should have hit him in the head. His very average stats don't even place him in the top five of rookies let alone an all-star appearance. First of all, it is impossible to dominate for years as a 19 year old. Who cares what he did in high school. He hit 256 for his AA team last year. Is that domination? He is currently 12th in average, 8th in home runs, 8th in RBI's, for all ROOKIES. Mike Trout is significantly better in every single offensive category. There were 20-30 players that had significantly better numbers than him but were left off the all star team because of the so called Harper buzz. Average fielder with an average arm and range. Holding his bat like a dick is pathetic and low class.
Posted by: Philly fan stuck in DC | July 16, 2012 at 10:38 PM
Hey Ed, he's been dominating at a high school/minor league level so don't get too high on him. He is a rookie after all. Ever heard of Mike Trout? The kid is one yr older than Harper and is playing way better ball...in the American League, where the pitching is better. Harper wasn't selected to the All Star game, he was an alternate. And that "world record" was against high school pitching...a monkey could bat .300 in high school. What's his BA now against the big boys? How many "world record" homeruns has he hit? Get over yourself and off of Harper's nuts. Yeah, he'll win ROTY in a league and division that is terrible. Bottom line is yes, Guillen is an idiot and should have some composure. But Harper taunting him shows he's still immature and thus, deserves to be heckled and talked trash to. You don't see Mike Trout out there using pine tar high up on the barrel of the bat for better control and taunting Ron Washington, do you?
Posted by: Josh | July 16, 2012 at 11:17 PM
Harper's a snot-nosed little a-hole, but Guillen's just a blithering idiot.
Posted by: Jo Jo | July 16, 2012 at 11:30 PM
Harper does not show respect for the game. Davey should teach him some before he gets hurt.
Posted by: a bowman | July 17, 2012 at 12:49 AM
To all you Harper Hater squat-to-pees, don't waste all your tears this season. You are going to need them for a long time to come.
Posted by: Mac | July 17, 2012 at 09:58 PM
Harper dominating WHAT game for years???? The Oz was celebrating the 2005 World Championship when your boy was in diapers. Learn to respect those that have won it all in the Bigs you half a sissy.
Posted by: Chainsaw | July 18, 2012 at 08:16 PM
A heater near Harper's helmet will straighten out his thinking
Posted by: johnecoop@hotmail.com | July 20, 2012 at 02:18 PM