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i think there is a problem with mlb/nfl/nba not allowing umpires to talk to the media....Like some have already pointed out, many players refuse interviews....it is their right. The same should be said for umpires. If they want to talk, they should be able to talk....
If i was eddings, i would have wanted to go openly on tv, explain exactly what i saw and what i did, and maybe even say "irreguardless of whether or not my mechanic is right, the ball was declared live, and it was the catchers responsibility to either tag the batter/runner or throw to first. When in doubt, make the safe play."
He could even own up to the fact that his strike call is irregular, and a two-handed swinging strike call is a bad idea, and maybe he would change it. It would keep the guys on espn from knocking him so hard later, and shed some light as to the actual situation, including what was said. This is not available, no matter how far the the camera zooms in.
just my two cents....
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