Mike DiMuro: You should resign.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

His dad died long before he ever became an umpire. Nepotism had zero to do with it. He didn't get any breaks because of who his dad was, he earned his way due to merit. I was there.

Nepotism is not limited to what happened in this specific situation. I know many people that an individual's parents and got breaks based largely on that association. Again, I think you are focused way too much on this guy rather than the overall point I am making. My point is if this guy or others keep making bad calls like this that would get us fired at HS games if tape showed, then why is that not something that could eventually get a guy fired from MLB if they cannot keep up with the rest of the staff? There have been a lot of very bad misses this season and in past post seasons but those individuals seem to keep their rank. That is all I am asking, not whether this guy earned his spot. But even in the other sports there is a similar claim that the sons of former pro officials earned their spot too, but that does not mean there is no nepotism involved either. I am sure there are thousands that could and would be qualified to work just like the guys that are there now.

Both the NFL and NBA gets rid of a portion of their staff every year for their performance.

Peace