Worst umpiring crew in baseball...

[Carl Childress]

Criticism of umpires is a staple of the Internet message boards. We all make mistakes. The mistakes of the MLUs are simply magnified.

Denkinger's call at first in the World Series, 1985. Three admitted bad calls by Tim McClelland: forcing the Dodgers to replace the pitcher early when the acting manager made a second trip to the mound after a warning; his double miss in Game 4 of the 2009 ALCS. Remember his press conference: "In my heart, I thought he was out." Jim Joyce?

I don't know the history of the man who started this thread. But I've said in print that Angel Hernandez is the worst umpire in the Major Leagues. (The players and managers think Jim Joyce is the best - still.)

But what do I know? I like Cowboy Joe West.

PLUG: My new book is on sale at Amazon. (grin)