Armando Galarraga has Perfect Game Stolen by Bad Call

[nolemmings]

The umps could and probably should have discussed that call themselves. That opportunity is gone. The play stands.

BTW, the Twins just got used on a blown call in the 10th in Seattle. These (ch)umps had better get their act together or be reminded in no uncertain terms that they are replaceable.

[Anthony S.]

Ah, for the good ole days when Richie Phillips would have called a press conference tomorrow and insisted that Joyce got the call right.

[ctownboy]

You know it is a BAD call when the Umpire publicly admits NUMEROUS times he blew the call and he apologizes to the player personally for blowing the call.

If Selig has the cahones to change the call, WHO is going to stand up and complain?

The Tigers know the Ump messed up. The batter knew he was out. THe Unp has said he was wrong, so WHo does that leave to complain?

If this were a disputed play that ended an NFL, NBA or NHL game, the officials would just go to instant replay and get the call right. Since the 28th batter ALSO made an Out and the outcome of the game would NTO be affected by a chagned all, I do NOT see why Selig couldn't change this ONE call.

I mean, WHEN is something like this going to happen again? It has been over 20 years since the Pine Tar game and nothing like THAT has happened since then.

Pro sports are ALWAYS telling kids to "do the right thing". Well, I think Selig changing the call would be the right thing to do and I am not even an American League baseball fan.

David

[ctownboy]

Oh yeah, one other thing.

With all the crap that has gone on recently with Umpires, I think it would a REAL good PR move on their part if they were to ask Selig to change the call. It would show that they KNEW one of their own messed up and that they were NOT above the game, as some seem to think they are.

David