OK, gents. Can't believe someone hasn't already started the discussion, but let's get to it. Time to decide how much you believe in tradition and how much you believe in getting it right. Replay or no replay? And for the first time in history, should MLB step in, overrule an umpire (Jim Joyce) and award Armando Galarraga a perfect game? If so, does that open a huge can of worms? Does it matter that Joyce admitted he blew it? How do you justify overruling the call -- does it have to be the last out of a perfect game? Last out of a no-hitter? Or do you just hang your hat on the fact that Galarraga tossed the first 28-out perfect game in MLB history? No matter your opinion, Galarraga showed a lot of class last night. Kudos to him -- the Tigers should be proud of both his performance and his reaction to the controversy.
Galarraga robbed of perfect game
OK, gents. Can't believe someone hasn't already started the discussion, but let's get to it. Time to decide how much you believe in tradition and how much you believe in getting it right. Replay or no replay? And for the first time in history, should MLB step in, overrule an umpire (Jim Joyce) and award Armando Galarraga a perfect game? If so, does that open a huge can of worms? Does it matter that Joyce admitted he blew it? How do you justify overruling the call -- does it have to be the last out of a perfect game? Last out of a no-hitter? Or do you just hang your hat on the fact that Galarraga tossed the first 28-out perfect game in MLB history? No matter your opinion, Galarraga showed a lot of class last night. Kudos to him -- the Tigers should be proud of both his performance and his reaction to the controversy.
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Check out the neighboring photo of dearly departed Dontrelle Willis (in the poll question). I think he's showing us just how close that play was at first. Dontrelle: "Joyce missed it by this much!"
ReplyDeleteAs sorry as it is to say, it is not a perfect game. it was a great one hitter. You can't undo what was called on the field. What if Galarraga had given up a home run on the next pitch and the Tigers ended up losing the game 4-3, then what happens? Do you reverse the victory also? No. It is just plain bad luck and a horrible call. Twenty eight straight is damn good in anybody's book. This is right up there with the Harvey Haddix perfect game that he lost in the 13th inning. Maybe another time.
ReplyDeleteIt's a new day, let's go win one today. One thing for sure, this may end up to be a turning point in the season. The Tigers have had some superbly pitched games in the last week, but the bats need to come alive.
I happened to check out the game on the internet when I found out that AG was perfect through eight. I moved to the television and actually found the ninth as "bonus coverage." (I live near Baltimore/Washington.) When Donald hit the ball, I thought there was no way Cabrera would make the play. Wasn't even close.Like most, I was heartbroken with the call. What impressed me th most was AG's response. Very classy. The Tigers have had a recent string of well pitched games, maybe the bats will come around.
ReplyDeleteEveryone was claasy. Armando was perfect and he does have a DVD or whatever it is called to show his kids. Joyce was classy as well; admitting his error and apologizing to Galaraga was great. Leyland sounded a lot like Bouie's commetns above. I would love to see Selig award a perfect game, but I can understand why he probably won't Joyce was given the opportunity not to ump todya, but he went out there like a man and did. And Galaraga took out the line up card - both men were class acts.
ReplyDeleteIt was frustrating, but well handled. The game was so quick that the post game show went on forever. Fox interviewed everyone even the ticket sellers.
Go Tigers.
I will see you in Ocotber!!
If I understand it right, baseball does currently have a limited replay rule. If the call eaffects the out come of the game,the crew chief could call for a review of the replay.
ReplyDeleteThat's particularly interesting in the instance Bill notes, let's say the blown call survives, but only another incredibly close call can be reviewed. The blown call stands.
But I think we can safely move into the 20th Century (no, I'm not ready for the 21st) and allow each manager one "Review Flag" per game. Crew chief can do it anytime he sees fit.
I think that baseball should overrule the ump. There are only 21 folks in history that have pitched a perfect game and what happened to AG was a disgrace!
ReplyDeleteits too late to overrule the call, AG and the team already were robbed of the feeling 20 pitchers have ever felt and whats done is done. but the class in which it was handled by Galaraga makes it sting a little bit less. he forgave Joyce right away something i dont think most people could do. Joyce stood up and owned what he did but doesnt deserve empathy for it, he made a mistake and costed all of us a once in a lifetime thrill. Galaraga is the real victim here, i look at it like someone else mentioned-he pitched a 29 ab perfect game and Joyce should have consequences, a couple game susupension or a timely leave of absense would be nice seeming how Selig wont overrule it. cant help but to think of the pine tar game in which a ridiculous call was overturned and they replayed the game 25 days later- that rule came down by the american league president at the time Lee Mcphail. but who knows something like this can pull a team together, maybe even pull us to october.
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