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Originally Posted by RichMSN
You have always had this thing against Froemming. Any particular reason?
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I have not "always had this thing against Froemming." Bruce was once a good umpire.
I was commenting about the statements S.I. made:
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..."who has already been honored a hundred different ways by MLB in his final season umpiring..."
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True.
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..."and was never really punished like he should have been for calling MLB exec Cathy Davis a "Jew b----.''
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Accurate
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"Froemming politicked with higher-ups at MLB to be included on this year's Series crew."
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According to those I know with MLB, again, accurate.
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"Perhaps they took quality into consideration in leaving him out."
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His skills have not been what they were for several years. Some performances this year were just awful, definitely not World Series worthy.
I don't believe post season assignments should be based on longevity, service to the activity or "good ol boy politics" at the amateur or pro levels. I believe they should be merit based. If you feel the need to reward someone for X number of years service, buy him a watch or throw him a banquet.
Hell, I'd pay to go to Bruce's retirement dinner if it were accessible. He's had a hell of a career. He just, in my opinion, like many athletes, didn't know when to quit.
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