Thursday, October 13, 2005


YOU MAKE THE CALL
The call the umpire made changed the course of last night's Angels game. And the worst part was that it was the WRONG call!
In replays, Angels catcher Josh Paul clearly catches the ball without it touching the ground.
Besides, since Little League, Josh Paul has automatically tagged the runner or thrown down to first whenever a play is even remotely in question. But he was so sure he caught the ball cleanly that he flipped the ball to the mound as he ran toward the dugout. Why would he risk it if he wasn't sure? The fact is that he WAS SURE and he knew he didn't have to. Bad call by the ump.
I wish the umpire would just admit they made a mistake and move on. Instead, he has to go lying through his teeth (and very badly at that) and have his entire crew defend him.
Well, now I'm more confident then ever that the Angels will win anyway. This has lit a fire under them and they'll be taking no prisoners.
Comments:
They both blew it -- the ump should have called the play better, and the catcher should always tag the guy out or throw to first if the pitch is low.

--Nathan
 
3rd string catchers need to stay in the bullpen...
 
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