Nick Barnett taken out by Umpire Jim Quirk

I personally don't think it was. I understand the league trying to set a precedent in order to keep officials from locking up with players and prevent a freak happening a la Milton Bradley this past year for the Dodgers...but Quick was just trying to stop a fight, rather than instigate one. A reprimand I understand, but I wouldn't have taken an entire game check.

Edit: If what gb posted above is true, then that would certainly change my opinion somewhat...though I still feel he was trying to prevent a problem which is the most important aspect to me.