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Old Mon May 08, 2006, 01:19pm
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Originally Posted by BenedictArnold
SDS, why even go there about Angel. He is a MLB umpire. You have your opinions. Great. What nmakes you qualified. I knwo Angel personally. He has several post season assignments. I am sure he doesn't belong in MLB but they give him those assignments anyways. Well that is incorrect. There are guys that have over ten years in MLB without a psot season assignment. Angel Hernandez is good umpire, by anyones standards. But more importantly, he is a good guy.

As for the play, PU never called time during the play. However, U1 called time when the manager came onto the field. U2 saw that Smoltz hadn't reached 2nd base when time was called. Therefore, Smoltz last legally occupied 1st base. Edn of play.

Cox argues with U2, and U1 must explain what happened. That is why U1 ejects Cox.

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Hey traitor to this country,

I know a few MLB umpires personally too. So what? I didn't say I was better, or qualified, or anything. I think Angel is a swell guy too. I just don't feel he is of MLB caliber. I think the same about several other MLB umpires too. Just because they made it to the show, doesn't mean they are the best of the best. There are AAA fill-ins, who, IMO, are better umpires than Hernandez. He is taking up a spot to which several umpires out there deserve a shot.

Do you honestly believe Bob Davidson is a great umpire? Just curious. How about Fred Brocklander? He was pretty brutal, but the league kept him around after the big strike. There are plenty of other examples.

I know Brian Runge personally, even worked several games with him, but I don't think he's that great of an umpire, and I know that he was put through because of his dad and grandpa's reputations. As was Hunter Wendelstedt, because of his father.

On the other hand, I know Mike Winters, and I feel he is one of the finest umpires in baseball. He is an instructor in my former association, and I really love his plate mechanics.

I'm glad you stick up for your friend Angel Hernandez, but I was just stating my opinion.
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Old Mon May 08, 2006, 10:38pm
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Now that is very well put. I can accept that explanation, albeit I don't necessarily agree with it. But at least youexplained yourself instead of attacking me. Thank you for the response. Now we just have to agree to disagree.
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