Closing Time: Ryan Doumit hits the bench

It hasn't been much of a year for Ryan Doumit(notes) – he missed two months with a busted wrist and he hasn't hit much when he's been on the field (.219 for the year, .182 in August). And the lost season may have taken a turn for the worse Friday when he apparently did something to tick off manager John Russell. Doumit went 0-for-3 at Milwaukee before heading to the showers, and after the game Russell let it be known – somewhat evasively – that he was hot at his starting catcher. Russell said the removal was "between me and Ryan" and he also confirmed that the backstop isn't hurt. Doumit's in an odd position with the club these days. He's become the longest-tenured Pirate after the summer trading frenzy, and he's been open about his displeasure with the direction of the club. Perhaps some of that frustration is what's come to a head here. Either way, prudent fantasy owners have to move on and look for reliable catching prod...