MLB Players Arguing With Umpires

SI Staff | Apr 26, 2011

MLB Players Arguing With Umpires

David Wright, Mets

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Baseball is an emotional game. The difference between victory and defeat is often determined by the judgment of an umpire. So what happens when players disagree with the men in blue? Find out here as SI.com presents the best photos of players arguing with umpires.

Ryan Howard, Phillies

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Jose Bautista, Blue Jays

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Albert Pujols, Cardinals

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Jorge Posada, Yankees

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Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox

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Tim Hudson, Braves

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Mark Teixeira, Yankees

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Alex Rios, White Sox

AP

David Ortiz, Red Sox

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Jeff Francoeur, Royals

AP

Scott Rolen, Reds

AP

Matt Holliday, Cardinals

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Livan Hernandez, Nationals

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Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox

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Jim Thome, Twins

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Troy Tulowitzki, Rockies

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Derek Jeter, Yankees

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Carlos Pena, Cubs

Jerry Lai-US PRESSWIRE

Ivan Rodriguez, Nationals

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Andre Ethier, Dodgers

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Clay Buchholz, Red Sox

AP

Hanley Ramirez, Marlins

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Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners

AP

James Loney, Dodgers

AP

Jose Reyes, Mets

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Robinson Cano, Yankees

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Todd Helton, Rockies

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Hunter Pence, Astros

AP

Jordan Smith, Reds