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Feb 4, 2022, 126 tweets

Joe West's first two ejections, September 8, 1977 of Steve Henderson & Joe Torre. (NYDN 9/9/77). #MLB #Mets

Joe [expletive deleted] West's third and fourth ejections, also of the Mets, Joe Torre and Bobby Valentine on July 27, 1978. (NYDN, 7/28/78) #MLB #Mets

Herman Franks was the victim of Joe West's fifth ejection on August 7, 1978. #Cubs #MLB

The next day, Chuck Tanner gets tossed by West for his 6th ejection. (The New Castle News, August 9, 1978; the Franks one was Muncie Evening Press of August 8, 1978). #Pirates #MLB

@BertBlyleven28 and Chuck Tanner were tossed on August 15, 1978 against CIN by West for his 7th and 8th. #Pirates #MLB

Bernie Carbo of the #Cardinals was Joe West 9th ejection, coming on April 20, 1980. (The Daily American of April 21, 1980; the previous one is the Kokomo Tribune on August 16, 1978). #MLB

Strangely there is no newspaper article for Joe West's 10th ejection, of Bill Buckner on July 19, 1980. #Cubs #MLB

The same applies to the 11th ejection, of Broderick Perkins on August 23, 1980. #Padres #MLB

Alan Ashby bumped Joe West, resulting the 12th ejection of West's career on August 31, 1980. (Pantagraph of Bloomington IL, September 1, 1980)

#Astros #MLB

Frank Howard and Joe West clearly got into it this day. West's 13th ejection came on April 30, 1981. (Brattleboro Reformer, 5/1/81) #Padres #MLB

Davey Lopes got himself tossed on September 27, 1981 for West's 14th ejection. @stevesaxspeaks ended up ending Sutton's shutout bid replacing Lopes. #Dodgers #MLB

@stevesaxspeaks John McNamara and Joe Price didn't like West's calls in the 7th inning, resulting in ejections 15 & 16 on October 1, 1981. (San Angelo Standard-Times, 10/2/81) #Reds #MLB

@stevesaxspeaks The ceremonial ejection of Bobby Cox marked the 17th ejection of West's career, this time on October 2, 1981. (Miami Herald, 10/3/81). #Braves #MLB

1982 begins with the 18th ejection. Dick Williams gets tossed arguing obstruction on May 30. (Knoxville News-Sentinel, 5/31/82) #Padres #MLB

There is unfortunately no newspaper for the 19th ejection, Kurt Bevacqua on June 30, 1982. #Padres #MLB

Same applies for no. 20, Rafael Landestoy on September 23, 1982. #Reds #MLB

The recently departed Bill Virdon got tossed on May 18, 1983 for Joe West's 21st ejection. (Ottawa Citizen, May 20, 1983). #Expos #MLB

After issuing warnings to the #Cardinals and #Pirates, Joe West threw John Candelaria and Chuck Tanner out for Candelaria's brushback pitch on Joaquin Andujar. (The Sentinel of Carlisle, PA, 6/28/83). #MLB

Jim Bibby was also tossed in the June 27, 1983 brawl, resulting in West's 22nd, 23rd and 24th ejections. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 28, 1983). #Pirates #MLB

Billy Connors "foul-mouthed" Joe West on September 10, 1984, resulting in his 25th ejection (and the only one in 1984). (The Morning News of Wilmington DE, September 11, 1984). #Cubs #MLB

Don Zimmer is irate at Joe West after ejection 26 on April 17, 1985 while Mike Schmidt pretends nothing is going on. (El Paso Herald-Post, 4/18/85) #Cubs #MLB

Bill Gullickson seems confused on Joe West's decision to eject him on April 30, 1985 for #27. (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 5/1/85). #Expos #MLB

Vince Coleman was upset about a check swing call by West, resulting in ejection #28 on July 9, 1985. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch 7/11/85). #Cardinals #MLB

After Mario Soto hit Mike Fitzgerald in the helmet on July 13, 1985, Jeff Reardon brushed back Wayne Krenchicki, resulting in ejections for both Reardon and Montreal manager Buck Rodgers (not of the 25th century). (Burlington Free Press, 7/14/85) #Expos #MLB

Apparently Davey Johnson had some serious gas on September 28, 1985 when ejected by Joe West. (#31). (Bergen Record, 9/29/85 - written by BBWAA sec Jack O'Connell). #Mets #MLB

Chuck Tanner being ejected by Joe West? In this economy? (@Crawford_MILB special) The 4th time Tanner has been tossed by West came on July 26, 1986 when Andres Thomas failed to step on 2nd on a double play. Both Tanner & Thomas were tossed (32/33). #Braves #MLB

@Crawford_MILB A lot less gassy this time when Davey Johnson got tossed during @dcone36's first MLB start on April 27, 1987). Note the date error on the 1985 ejection. (Spokesman-Review of Spokane, 4/28/87). #Mets #MLB

@Crawford_MILB @dcone36 Chris Speier disputes his ejection in the 3rd inning as justified on June 5, 1987. (West's 35th ejection). (SF Examiner, 6/6/87) #SFGiants #MLB

@Crawford_MILB @dcone36 Charging the mound on June 30, 1987 resulted in an ejection for both Andres Galarraga and Dickie Noles. (36/37). (Philadelphia Inquirer, 7/1/87) #Cubs #Expos #MLB

@Crawford_MILB @dcone36 Being Joe West's 38th ejection victim on July 21, 1987 resulted in the end of an 11-game hitting streak for Terry Pendleton. Whoops. (The Reporter-Times of Martinsville, IN, 7/22/87). #Cardinals #MLB

@Crawford_MILB @dcone36 Exactly one week later, Pendleton's manager Whitey Herzog gets the same fate arguing a non-call for interference. (The Manhattan Mercury, 7/29/82). #Cardinals #MLB

@Crawford_MILB @dcone36 West with a giant grin on his face as Frank Lucchesi of the #Cubs is absolutely tearing into him on September 20, 1987. Can't imagine the smile made Lucchesi feel much better. (Chicago Tribune, 9/21/87). #MLB

@Crawford_MILB @dcone36 The Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn was only ever tossed twice in his career, but the first came on April 17, 1988 when West tossed him for arguing balls and strikes. Larry Bowa is trying to stop Gwynn from a suspension. (Atlanta Constitution, 4/18/88). #Padres #MLB

@Crawford_MILB @dcone36 Don Zimmer and Joe West in each other's face, again, on June 15, 1988 as West has his 42nd ejection. (Rock Island Argus, 6/16/88). #Cubs #MLB

@Crawford_MILB @dcone36 Pete Rose with some choice words about employment on June 24, 1988 resulted in his first ejection since the famous shove of Dave Pallone. (43; Chicago Tribune, 6/25/88) #Reds #MLB

@Crawford_MILB @dcone36 Tom Brunansky with the old throw helmet get-heaved approach for Joe West's 44th ejection on August 2, 1988. (STL Post-Dispatch, 8/3/88). #Cardinals #MLB

@Crawford_MILB @dcone36 Tiseth not a balk, squire. Pedro Guerrero and Tommy Lasorda were tossed objecting to a non-balk call on August 13, 1988. (45/46; LA Times, 8/14/88) #Dodgers #MLB

@Crawford_MILB @dcone36 Tom Foley did not like Joe West calling Spike Owen's HR not a HR on May 9, 1989. So some blabbering occurred, resulting in Joe West's 47th ejection. (Montreal Gazette, 5/10/89). #Expos #MLB

Ejection 48 came as a result of violence on May 23, 1989 when Rob Dibble threw Terry Pendleton's bat the screen on home plate. (Iowa City Press-Citizen, 5/24/89). #Reds #MLB

There would be no heroics on June 9, 1989 when West tossed Kirk Gibson for throwing his batting gloves in disgust. (49; Dayton Daily News, 6/10/89). #Dodgers #MLB

It still isn't the 25th century, but it is Joe West's 50th ejection, this time of Buck Rodgers again on August 3, 1989. (Montreal Gazette, 8/4/89). #Expos #MLB

Chris James didn't like the strike zone on September 26, 1989. Joe West told him he can watch the zone for the rest of the night. (51; North County Times, 9/27/1989). #Padres #MLB

Lights! Camera! Ejection! Jack McKeon gets tossed on April 29, 1990 for protesting West's decision to turn the lights off. (@Swanee54 was involved in this and can probably explain better). (52; LA Times, April 30, 1990). #Padres #MLB

Joe Altobelli and Don Zimmer were tossed on May 28, 1990 over a fair/foul call. (53/54; Des Moines Register, May 29, 1990). #Cubs #MLB

RJ Reynolds was tossed in a fight that resulted in this shot of Bobby Bonilla being restrained on July 12, 1990. (Pittsburgh Press, 7/13/90). #Pirates #MLB

Von Hayes is upset with Harry Wendelstedt. However, it was Joe West who tossed him on August 22, 1990 for ejection #56. (Philadelphia Daily News, 8/23/90) #Phillies #MLB

Things were downright mad on July 23, 1991. Andre Dawson & Jim Essian were tossed over a called strike 3 (and Dawson umped West). The same game, Rob Dibble was tossed for throwing a bunted ball at Doug Dascenzo). (57-58-59; Cincinnati Post, 7/24/91) #Reds #Cubs #MLB

Joe West with a blatant holding call on @20Hojo on August 21, 1991. A fight resulted in pitcher Willie Frazier and the Mets' Rick Cerone being tossed. (60-61; NYDN 8/22/91). #Mets #Cardinals #MLB

@20Hojo Kal Daniels isn't thrilled with Joe West on September 28, 1991, resulting in ejection #62. (Times-Advocate of Escondido, 9/29/91). #Dodgers #MLB

@20Hojo Jim Fregosi wants a word with the umpire when West tosses him on June 9, 1992. (63; Philly Inquirer, 6/10/92). #Phillies #MLB

@20Hojo Joe West and Terry Tata get a face full of Jim Leyland's tobacco breath on June 21, 1992 after Leyland has a problem with West checking Jeff Robinson's pitch an inning after Dennis Martinez had one of his checked. (64; Courier-News of Bridgewater NJ, 6/22/92). #Pirates #MLB

Joe Torre gets tossed on September 14, 1992 for West's 65th ejection and his first of Torre since 1978 over a call at third base. (Palm Beach Post, 9/15/92). #Cardinals #MLB

#66 involves other 6s when Bobby Cox (#6) becomes the 6th manager to be tossed in World Series history on October 20, 1992. (The Daily Item of Port Chester, NY; 10/21/92). #Braves #MLB

Tony Perez is in Joe West's face on May 10, 1993 after tossing Chris Sabo over his strike zone. (67; Cincinnati Post, 5/11/93). #Reds #MLB

Joe West was described as pugnacious after ejection #68 in the Philadelphia Inquirer. West tossed John Kruk over a strike zone dispute on August 12, 1992). (Philadelphia Inquirer; 8/13/92).

Joe West's 69th ejection came on the season ender on October 3, 1993. Cardenal didn't even last a pitch. (Cincinnati Enquirer; 10/4/93). #Reds #MLB

Dusty Baker and Kirt Manawring did not like a ball being ruled fair instead of foul. Both got an early shower in the 7th on May 8, 1994. (70-71; Elmira Star-Gazette, 5/9/94) #SFGIants #MLB

Danny Jackson stuns the #Cubs with a good performance against them. Steve Buchele, equally frustrted with Jackson's performance, picked a fight with West over a check swing, becoming victim 72. (The Times of Munster, IN; 6/3/94). #Cubs #MLB

A brawl came when Geronimo Pena charged the mound after being hit by Darren Holmes. Joe West tossed Pena along with Rene Arocha and Marvin Freeman on June 30, 1994. (73-74-75; Arizona Daily Star; 7/1/94) #Cardinals #Rockies #MLB

Terry Pendleton gets his 2nd dose of West on May 3, 1996, resulting in ejection #76. Pendleton disputes that he shouldn't have been tossed for his actions over the called third strike. (Miami Herald; 5/5/96). #Marlins #MLB

Bill Russell was taking over for Tommy Lasorda, so he decided he better get his ejection in. On June 28, 1996, Russell was tossed for arguing over the strike zone. (77; Arizona Republic, 6/29/94) #Dodgers #MLB

Joe West sent Dallas Green and Bobby Wine packing before the game on July 30, 1996. Joe claimed that Wine was late to give him the #Mets lineup card, resulting in an argument about 4min long. (78-79; Press & Sun-Bulletin, 7/31/96). #Mets #MLB

Greg Maddux hit Scott Rolen in the head by accident on June 22, 1997. Unfortunately, Reggie Harris thought it was intentional and beaned Andruw Jones in the chest. Joe West promptly tossed him, 2 pitches in. (80; News-Journal of Wilmington DE; 6/23/97). #Phillies #MLB

Gene Lamont got pissed that Jerry Layne tossed Francisco Cordova in the 2nd after Moises Alou was hit by a pitcher following a Darren Daulton HR. West tossed Lamont to join his ejected pitcher. (81; Cincinnati Enquirer, 8/8/97) #Pirates #MLB

Deion Sanders was tossed off an NFL field in 1994 as a member of the Falcons. He also was tossed by Joe West on August 8, 1997 arguing that he was safe at 1B. He was ruled not to. (82; Cincinnati Enquirer; 8/9/97) #Reds #MLB

Curt Schilling spent most of the game on April 15, 1998 arguing with Joe West, but it was reigning World Series MVP Edgar Renteria who got West's 83rd heave-ho. (Courier-Post, Camden NJ; 4/16/98). #Marlins #MLB

Kevin Brown didn't like the strike zone of West in the 4th inning on April 21, 1998. He earned himself and Bruce Bochy a nice shower, and an L in the record books. (84/85; Herald & Review of Decatur IL; 4/22/98). #Padres #MLB

Armando Benitez's famous ejection of 1998 is him beaning Tino Martinez. However, on June 8, 1998, he and Ray Miller were tossed when Miller didn't realize he came to the mound twice in 2 at bats, which is a no-no. (86/87; Evening Sun of Hanover, PA; 6/9/98). #Orioles #MLB

Ray Miller didn't have to wait long for another ejection by West (his 88th), this time when the #Orioles were facing the #Expos. Miller got tossed over this play at 2B. (Baltimore Sun, 6/27/98) #MLB

Calls at 2B were en vogue in 1998 for Joe West. Tony La Russa wasn't pleased that Bret Boone was out, though West stated that Placido Polanco was off the bag. La Russa became the 89th victim on July 5, 1998. (Muscatine Journal; 7/6/98). #Cardinals #MLB

Bobby Valentine clearly remembered his 1978 ejection (maybe not the year though), but made gestures towards West from the dugout anyway, resulting in him being victim #90 on September 9, 1998. (Newsday, 9/10/98). #Mets #MLB

Cause the benches to clear, erase your place on the bench. Joe West had to restrain Julian Tavarez on July 4, 1999, resulting in fireworks and ejection #91. This would be West's last ejection before the resignations. (Daily Press of Victorville CA; 7/5/99) #SFGiants #MLB

35 months later, Joe West was back in MLB, and wasted no time racking up ejection #92. Will Cordero did not like either strike 2 or strike 3 called against him. West didn't like his attitude on June 4, 2002. (Allentown Morning Call, 6/5/02). #Expos #MLB

Tony LaRussa thought Joe West was #1 on July 18, 2002, when West tossed him for arguing a check swing call against Matt Morris. (West had not gotten his #22 back yet). (93; Lansing State Journal, 7/19/02) #Cardinals #MLB

Jerry Hairston was even more pissed at West the next day, getting tossed for being called out at 1st base. Rick Dempsey tried his best to save his young player, but could not. (94; Rochester Democrat & Chronicle; 7/20/02) #Orioles #MLB

Cause you had a bad day, you're taking one down, but not Joe West. Brent Butler struck out 3 times and had enough on the strike 3 of AB #3. West had enough of Butler and sent him to the showers. (95; Arizona Republic, 9/27/02). #Rockies #MLB

Rick Dempsey really needed to pull his players away from Cowboy Joe. David Segui did not like a check swing call on 2-2, resulting in a K against the Devil Rays on April 9, 2003. (96; Rocky Mount Telegram; 4/10/03). #Orioles #MLB

Apparently Zach Day had Jay Howell on the brain on May 17, 2003. Joe West inspected Day, where he found glue on his fingers (because of blisters). West's 97th ejection resulted in Day becoming unglued. (Fort Collins Coloradoan; 5/18/03). #Expos #MLB

Corey Koskie's ejection was considered uninteresting to the press, as only the Bismarck Tribune seemed to mention the June 6, 2003 heave-ho...two days later. (98; Bismarck Tribune, 6/8/03). #Twins #MLB

Juan Castro throwing his helmet resulted in a fine in the 9th inning on June 17, 2003. Bob Boone appeared to not like that decision by Joe West. West gave him a fine too....and another ejection. (99; Herald-Palladium of St. Joseph, MI; 7/18/03). #Reds #MLB

Happy 100th ejection. Jerry Manuel did not like the decision that a fly ball fell into fair territory over foul on July 2, 2003. Note West has his #22 back. (Tampa Bay Times; 7/3/03). #WhiteSox #MLB

Hit me once, shame on me. Hit me twice, shame on you. Joe West tossed Bob Melvin and Rafael Soriano after Soriano hit Carlos Febles for the 2nd time in the game on July 17, 2003. (101-102; Times-Leader of Wilkes Barre, PA, 7/18/03) #Mariners #MLB

You've gotta point. West threw out Paul Lo Duca on August 2, 2003 arguing over his strike zone. Jim Tracy joined him right after. At the end of the game, Jeromy Burnitz got the honor of a post-game ejection. They had fun pointing (103-104-105; Fresno Bee, 8/3/03). #Dodgers #MLB

Joe West offered his 106th espulsione on September 27, 2003, tossing Doug Mirabelli from the dugout. Dave McCarty's HR was ruled an out due to fan interference, giving the game to the Devil Rays (STL Post-Dispatch, 9/28/03). #RedSox #MLB

He threw all the balls. Milton Bradley got tossed by Terry Craft, while Joe West tossed Jim Tracy defending his angry outfielder on June 1, 2004. (107; LA Times, 6/2/04) #Dodgers #MLB

Pulling a Doug Rader will defintiely hurt your cause. Bob Melvin's arguing from an August 6, 2004 obstruction call resulted in a pregame ejection when he continue the argument the next day. (108; News-Tribune of Tacoma, WA; 8/7/04) #Mariners #MLB

Tony, he can't have pine tar in his Anthony Eden. Ejection 109 was the 2nd of Julian Tavarez, who he tossed in 1999 for inciting a benches clearing incident. (Orlando Sentinel; 8/21/04) #Cardinals #MLB

Eric Wedge HULK MODE. Joe West tossed the #Indians manager on April 22, 2006 after Jim Wolf (not West) tossed Jeremy Guthrie for hitting Esteban German on purpose. (110; KC Star, 4/23/06). #MLB #Guardians

I don't like what you stand for, 2006 version. Russ Springer hit Barry Bnds intentionally after being warned by West. West didn't like what Springer stood for, tossing him and Phil Garner on May 17, 2006. (111-112; Moline Dispatch; 5/17/06). #Astros #MLB

Clint-on Hurdle is in the face of West after tossing Brad Hawpe on July 14, 2006 for ejection #113. (Fort Collins Coloradoan, 7/15/06) #Rockies #MLB

Who's smiling now, Tony? Despite being all smiles in the picture, Tony Graffiano's tone changed when he called out West for his strike zone on Juyl 22, 2006. Buddy Bell wasn't smiling at all. Both enjoyed the showers. (114-115; Manhattan Mercury; 7/23/06). #Royals #MLB

Oh, you again? Just like Ray Miller in 1998, Buddy Bell got another quick hook from Joe West for #116 on August 26, 2006. Bell had choice words in return.

Miguel Olivo was olived of duty on September 3, 2006 by Joe West for inciting after the late Geremi Gonzalez hit Dan Uggla intentionally, maybe. (117; Orlando Sentinel, 9/4/06). #Marlins #MLB

Joe West Baseball Sanitation at your service. Brian McCann appeared to have gone to his mouth after a walk to Carlos Delgado on September 28, 2006. McCann was tossed by West, along with Bobby Cox (#125). (118-119; Atlanta Journal Constitution, 9/29/06). #Braves #MLB

DO YOU HEAR ME?! No, I don't. Grady Little getting his money's worth on this ejection, yelling right into Joe's right ear while Russell Martin just watches on April 21, 2007. (120; Ventura County Star; 4/22/07). #Dodgers #MLB

Why are you not Bob Davidson? Charlie Manuel damn well wanted a balk in the 8th inning on May Day 2007, though he picked the wrong umpire if he wanted that result. Instead, Joe West's 121st ejection is all he got. (Philadelphia Inquirer; 5/2/07). #Phillies #MLB

Here comes that rainy day feeling again. Cliff Floyd and Joe West spar over a called third strike in the rain on May 20, 2007. West is all sunshine and Floyd ends up with the clouds. (122; Chicago Tribune, 5/21/07). #Cubs #MLB

From C.B.B. to C.J.W. Marcus Giles was not thrilled with CB Bucknor's strike 3 call against the Pirates. Joe West decided that he wasn't thrilled with Giles berating his crewmate on May 29, 2007. (123; Titusville Herald, 5/30/07) #Padres #MLB

Ed Rapuano tossed Josh Bard after an overturned home run and Bard decided on a George Brett pine tar-style response on May 31, 2007. Bud Black defended his irate catcher and enjoyed the rest of the game in the clubhouse thanks to Joe. (124; Cincinnati Post, 6/1/07). #Padres #MLB

I ask that you toss me good sir. All is not it what may seem, except that Ozzie Guillen asked Joe West to toss him on June 24, 2007. Inspiration ejection led to dejection when the Cubs swept the Sox anyway. (125; Times of Streator, IL; 6/25/07) #WhiteSox #MLB

Ejections come in living colour. Charlie Manuel's colourful language earned him his 2nd ejection by West in 2007, this time over a call at 1st base on August 27. (126; Philadelphia Daily News, 8/28/07). #Phillies #MLB

"Man, what does his breath smell like?" is what I imagine Joe West is thinking here after tossing Dave Trembley on August 31, 2007 for ejection 127. (Baltimore Sun, 9/1/07). #Orioles #MLB

Mike Scioscia's taxes were a little lighter on April 14, 2008, because he had to break up a staring contest between Vladimir Guerrero and Joe West. Tax Man Joe fined him whatever the 128th ejection was worth. (Santa Maria Times, 4/15/08). #Angels #MLB

Fair or foul? Fredi Gonzalez commits a foul on Joe West and the umpire calls fair and ejects him on July 7, 2008. It didn't end up mattering. (129; Miami Herald, 7/9/08). #Marlins #MLB

Get us some lights you old man. Bobby Cox never bothered to leave the dugout when West stopped the game to get the lights turned on before the 5th inning on August 13, 2008. Cox finally did leave. (130; Elmira Star-Gazette; 8/14/08). #Braves #MLB

Jerry Manuel's the victim of ejection #131 on August 18, 2008 when West tosses him for arguing a call at 1B. (Cincinnati Enquirer, 8/19/08). #Mets #MLB

I can't do that Dave. West-9000 tosses Dave Trembley on August 23, 2008 after arguing a dropped third strike. (132; Baltimore Sun, 8/24/08). #Orioles #MLB

Who's at first? Apparently Ed Sedar, because he just got tossed by Joe West on September 16, 2008 after determining that Derrek Lee was not on first base on a play in the infield. (133; Post-Crescent of Appleton WI, 9/17/08). #Brewers #MLB

AND THERE'S A FIGHT! Joe West was talking with Mike Scioscia on April 12, 2009 when a fight broke out between #Angels and the #RedSox. At the end of it, Torii Hunter, Justin Speier and Mickey Hatcher all enjoyed a trip to the clubhouse. (134-135-136; Bangor Daily News, 4/13/09).

What is a swing? Dan Uggla apparently was called for swinging on a HBP from Cory Wade on May 15, 2009. Rapuano tossed Fredi Gonzalez. Uggla continued arguing and was tossed by Joe West. (137; Ventura County Star; 5/16/09). #Marlins #MLB

Who needs a lineup card anyway? Ozzie Guillen tosses his in the 9th on June 23, 2009. This time the meeting between Guillen and West was not so cordial. (138; Northwest Herald of Woodstock IL; 6/24/09). #WhiteSox #MLB

Jim's not even paying attention. In Joe West's 4000th game as an MLB umpire on July 30, 2009, he tossed Jim Riggleman for West's 139th ejection, meaning an ejection in 3% of his career games. (News-Journal of Wilmington DE; 7/31/09) #Nationals #MLB

An unpleasant homecoming for Ron Washington. #Athletics fans cheer as Washington is tossed by Joe West on May 3, 2010. (140; Modesto Bee; 5/4/10). #Rangers #MLB

Ozzie Guillen tells what Joe West can do with his balk calls against Mark Buehrle on May 26, 2010 while Hawk absolutely loses his mind on the television broadcast. Guillen and Buehrle finished the game in the clubhouse (141-142; Northwest Herald; 5/27/10). #WhiteSox #MLB

Toss me damn it, not Ian! Joe West walks away from Pat Listach on June 4, 2010 after tossing Ian Desmond over an overturned call at 3B. (143; MASN, 6/4/10) #Nationals #MLB

Uh. A perplexed Miguel Batista defends his pitches that led to his Joe West ejection the very next day when Brandon Phillips was hit by a pitch. (144; MASN2, 6/5/10). (Neither Desmond or Batista's had newspapers). #Nationals #MLB

Well, no Bobby Cox, but we do get some Gardy on September 2, 2010. Joe West incorrectly rules that Alexi Casilla never had the ball trying to turn the double play when he actually dropped it on transfer. Gardy gets tossed trying to get a reversal. (145; FS North; 9/2/10). #Twins

Tony La Russa was ejection #146, but no video or newspaper is available for this ejection, where Joe tossed him over his strike zone on September 25, 2010. #Cardinals #MLB

Brian, I know you're sick but Julio got himself tossed. Julio Lugo did not like a strikeout call and tossed his equipment. He was fined, then tossed by Joe West on September 28, 2010. (147; Baltimore Sun, 9/29/10). #Orioles #MLB

Edwin Rodriguez's season ending ejection is also unrepresented. Wes Helms hit a HR in the 6th that caromed back into play and was overruled on replay into a double. Edwin Rodriguez objected with the runner locations and argued until ejection on October 3, 2010. #Marlins #MLB

Wild Wild West. A crazy game on April 22, 2011 that finished 14-6 between the #Brewers and #Astros resulted in Brad Arnsberg being tossed by Paul Schreiber while Brad Mills was tossed by Joe West for arguing the first ejection. (149; Stevens Point Journal; 4/23/11). #MLB

Both managers begone. BJ Upton was tossed in the 9th on May 4, 2011, while John Farrell and Joe Maddon went in the 7th over a call at 1B where Sam Fuld was ruled safe and then overturned. Maddon was tossed by West. (150; Philadelphia Inqurier; 5/5/11). #Rays #MLB

I have a bruise? See! Bruise! Ron Gardenhire becomes victim 151 of Joe West's wicked right hook in the 8th (not 9th) on May 9, 2011 when arguing that Danny Valencia was hit by a pitch, not the bat. (St. Cloud Times, 5/10/11) #Twins #MLB

Jim Leyland was tossed from the dugout before the 7th inning. Verlander didn't last more than another inning, having a problem with the fact they asked Verlander to change baseballs during the game on July 5, 2011. (152-153; Franklin Banner Tribune, 7/6/11) #Tigers #MLB

No one like any umpires on August 28, 2011. Dusty Baker was tossed for arguing an out call. Davey Johnson and Pat Corrales were also tossed, but only Johnson was tossed by West, for the first time in 24 years. (154; Cincinnati Enquirer; 8/29/11) #Nationals #MLB

Rules? We don't need no stinkin' rules. First a fan interferes with Bryan Petersen's glove on Sept 4, 2011, then Joe West usesreplay to overturn the HR call into an F9. Charlie Manuel doesn't think West used his rules properly. (155; Philadelphia Inquirer; 9/5/11). #Phillies #MLB

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