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Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty
This is the worst call I have ever seen in a high-profile game for sure. Again, that's my opinion based on what is soon to become 45 years of following major league baseball. The worst.
What makes it inexcusable? Laziness and disinterest in a job that pays $400,000 per year with three months off and he can't put out. That's what makes it inexcusable.
It's pathetic. These games are important. And this profession is too dignified to have it be represented this way at what is supposed to be its highest level.
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Kevin we can ALL bit** and moan but IMO, the REAL CULPRIT is MLB themselves.
We have had some threads in the past about the minor league umpiring system. We talked about the strike etc.
UNTIL MLB INVESTS time and money in the minor league system we will not get the BEST of the BEST.
You cannot tell me there isn't some qulaity talent in the minor league system waiting for their chance. The problem for the vast majority is they NEVER get that chance and simply receive a letter from MLB telling them their services are no longer required.
In past threads about this issue, I believe the salaries of a minor league umpire were posted. It was PEANUTS. You can make more money being a manager at Wal-Mart then you can if you are UIC of Triple A.
You are correct what is needed is better umpiring which means MLB will have to take an INTEREST. Until then we will continue to see the Cuzzi's . McLelonds etc. of the world who continue to advance, get high profile playoff games regardless of performance.
Pete Booth