[JRutledge]

Here is the bottom line, the call was not changed. The runner was called out and no one helped or saw anything to change the call. Whether any of us like what took place or not, we saw the play at several angles and we have an opinion on the call. These umpires had one shot at a call and they did not technically get it right.

I also find funny that people want to throw out all the procedures that are normally used. I have worked with companies where if you do the right thing and not follow the proper company procedures, you will get fired. No ifs ands or butts about it.

I have not said you cannot ask for help in appropriate situations. Just like Basketball and Football, there are times when officials can ask for help and there are times you cannot ever ask for help. If you ask for help when umpires are not in a good position to make a call, then every call will be up for debate. You have to try to get in position and make the best call at the time. All this conversation what should have been done is Tuesday Morning Quarterbacking.

Peace