LAKELAND, Fla. -- In the wake of Jim Joyce joining fellow longtime Major League umpires Bob Davidson, John Hirschbeck and Tim Welke in retiring since last season ended, Tigers manager Brad Ausmus reflected on a run-in with Joyce early in his managerial career.
It resulted in one of Ausmus' first ejections as a manager.
"That was in Anaheim, an instant replay argument," Ausmus said. "Austin Jackson was in the box and ready to hit. Anaheim had picked over. The pitcher was back on the rubber and Austin Jackson was back in the box. You're no longer allowed to review a play, and [Angels manager Mike] Scioscia wanted to review it.