World Series Game 4 Discussion

Joe Blanton!

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Originally Posted by HoustonGM

Well, wow. Terrible call there. Rollins was out by a mile.

The umpiring this series has been absolutely terrible. It's really pathetic.

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He's going as Don Denkinger for Halloween

Nice catch by Pena to get that DP!

And this commercial intertwining the World Series with American Idol is pathetic and sickening.

Longoria is hopeless in this series.

good! keep him frozen!

And... the Rays are done. Hamels tomorrow.

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And I'm tired of hearing "it's part of the game" because it's not.

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Yes, it is.
:p

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Originally Posted by ohms_law

Yes, it is.
:p

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Ok, my bad. That's true, it is. In fact, it's an obvious part of the game.

BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE. :p

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Originally Posted by OldFatGuy

Ok, my bad. That's true, it is. In fact, it's an obvious part of the game.

BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE. :p

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Agreed. :)

My main reply when it comes to this subject is this: Why not?

I mean seriously, this is hardly a new issue. Umpires have been screwing up calls since before 1871. What makes it such an issue now?
The Umps themselves do try to limit blowing calls. In my mind, as long as their not trying to directly influence games (ie.: gambling, which obviously should be quashed with extreme prejudice), I don't see what the real problem is. Part of the game is the fact that a human being needs to see what you're doing... the players play to that. I don't see any real need to fundamentally change the game in the manner which you guys are advocating for.

Because of this guy:

http://asapblogs.typepad.com/photos/...eree_720_2.jpg

lol

He's NBA... what else do you expect?

Ok, well, these playoffs has not gone my way lol. With Hamels pitching, I think Tampa may be done

Just one more!