MLB wants Dodgers(Ohtani) vs Yankees(Judge) - NFL/Goodell helped the Chiefs

[Peter_Spaeth]

I tend not to believe in the conspiracy theory. Not only would there have to be some directive from baseball, but individual umpires -- whose entire professional lives are premised on neutrality -- would have to go along.

[BobbyStrawberry]

2002 Western Conference Finals (NBA). Not a fan of either team but that was some BS

[Shoeless Moe]

Cleveland "Indians" better win Games 3 & 4 or Detroit is moving on.

If it goes to Game 5, Detroit has Skubal going on normal rest, and Cleveland can't touch him.

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

2002 Western Conference Finals (NBA). Not a fan of either team but that was some BS

CORRECT:

"the 2002 NBA playoffs were widely criticized for favoring the Los Angeles Lakers, especially in Game 6. Years later, disgraced referee Tim Donaghy claimed that the Game 6 officiating crew was instructed by the NBA's front office to fix the game."

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I tend not to believe in the conspiracy theory. Not only would there have to be some directive from baseball, but individual umpires -- whose entire professional lives are premised on neutrality -- would have to go along.

Has an official never been bought before? is it unfathomable?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGioKeUFDEM

If I was a Pro ump and no idea what they make but let's say they make 200K a year, just a guess, here's 10 million. I'm taking the 10 mil. Now everyone can chime and claim my integrety is worth more than.....blah blah blah.

I'm taking the 10 mil.

But quite possible umps are on the up and up but the replay official who no one sees makes some big game changing calls, so pretty sure it's at least there (as we've seen 2 big calls go against the Padres and Royals, on replay alone).

Let's watch the games and see. Keep an eye on the close calls.

[Shoeless Moe]

...and this terrible strike 3 call on Witt with a 3-2 count in the 9th

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwZ8fI8T4Kc

at the 15:00 mark. either a brutal call by the ump or some funny business.

That catcher lifts his mitt a good foot up. If it's a strike the catcher just holds his mitt in place.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

...and this terrible strike 3 call on Witt with a 3-2 count in the 9th

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwZ8fI8T4Kc

at the 15:00 mark. either a brutal call by the ump or some funny business.

That catcher lifts his mitt a good foot up. If it's a strike the catcher just holds his mitt in place.

Bad call for sure, but I would bet if you reviewed the entire game you'd find some bad calls the other direction.

[Carter08]

Game outcomes are most certainly influenced by money, directly and indirectly.

[G1911]

Originally Posted by Carter08

Game outcomes are most certainly influenced by money, directly and indirectly.

+1

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by Carter08

Game outcomes are most certainly influenced by money, directly and indirectly.

Easy to say, but where then are the whistleblowers? There would be fame, notoriety and big money for anyone with evidence to expose such corruption.

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by Balticfox

Easy to say, but where then are the whistleblowers? There would be fame, notoriety and big money for anyone with evidence to expose such corruption.

This is not a one off situation. Point shaving is rampant. When there are many millions involved the money will find a way to make things happen and (usually) not get caught.

https://www.deseret.com/sports/2022/...n-documentary/

[John1941]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Bad call for sure, but I would bet if you reviewed the entire game you'd find some bad calls the other direction.

After the 1st game my dad, a Yankees fan, suspected from the way the calls went that MLB wanted the Yankees to win. After watching part of tonight's game, he changed his mind; a number of bad strike calls went against the Yankees.

In my opinion, the potential risk for MLB from trying to force a big brand WS is much greater than its potential reward. MLB would make a little extra money if they were successful - but their credibility would take a huge hit if they were found out.

[insidethewrapper]

Repeat of the 1984 World Series , Tigers vs Padres with the Tigers winning again. This is my hope.

[SAllen2556]

Originally Posted by insidethewrapper

Repeat of the 1984 World Series , Tigers vs Padres with the Tigers winning again. This is my hope.

I like the way you think!

I do think the National League is much better than the AL this year, though. These are not your father's Padres!