MLB 2021 Official Thread

[stealurface831]

Angel Hernandez admits he guessed on missed call after 'scoreboard lights blinded him' in last night's Tribe-Royals game.

What a joke this guy is.

For those keeping score at home, he also got a play at first wrong which was overturned by reply in an astonishingly slow 43 seconds.

he really is bad for the game. legally bad, in fact, as that discrimination lawsuit ruled in the MLB's favor (no shit) citing this:

“The explicit reason MLB offers — that according to Torre, Hernandez ‘has not demonstrated the leadership ability and situation-management skills in critical high-pressure roles on a consistent basis’ — is presented in clear and specific terms,” the judge said.

my man was legally declared a bad umpire. but the rest of the leagues umps don't seem to care and have no interest in him being held accountable or even taking criticism. this is a great read on how fragile he and the rest of em are: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...ngel-hernandez

[BmillsSkier]

You want to be replaced by golf carts? Keep it up.

Poor caddying.

[riser4]

What does this sign say?!

[BmillsSkier]

No bare feet.

[Supermoon]

he really is bad for the game. legally bad, in fact, as that discrimination lawsuit ruled in the MLB's favor (no shit) citing this:

my man was legally declared a bad umpire. but the rest of the leagues umps don't seem to care and have no interest in him being held accountable or even taking criticism. this is a great read on how fragile he and the rest of em are: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...ngel-hernandez

I read somewhere that umps peak after only like 5 years in the league. Maybe they need a ten year max for these dudes.

[GiBo]

Why even have replay?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXRi78sR5sg

[BmillsSkier]

Don’t look now but the Royals just had 4 managers and a pitcher tossed for arguing a balk call and the Indians cut the lead down to 1 run.

Let’s see if the Tribe can take advantage.

[stealurface831]

Don’t look now but the Royals just had 4 managers and a pitcher tossed for arguing a balk call and the Indians cut the lead down to 1 run.

Let’s see if the Tribe can take advantage.

take one guess who tossed em.

[ex-powderbroker]

https://twitter.com/UmpireAuditor/st...ire-problem%2F

[ex-powderbroker]

i mean really, how long can angel hernandez and cb bucknor be allowed to ruin the game for? bring on the robot umpires now, please.

[BmillsSkier]

take one guess who tossed em.

Right? Don't get me wrong, it was a balk, but the fact that Angel Hernandez made the call after last night's shitshow was just about perfect.

[Mapler]

i mean really, how long can angel hernandez and cb bucknor be allowed to ruin the game for? bring on the robot umpires now, please.

I'm baffled at how either of them still have a job. Where else can you be that consistently inept at what you do as a profession and keep your job? It's ridiculous. The fact that even casual fans seem to know about Hernandez and his idiocy speaks to how truly bad of an umpire he is. I've never been in favor of robot umps, but he's a really strong argument for implementing them.

[BmillsSkier]

Streaming CLE sportstalk this morning on the phone and right after the discussion of late inning comebacks by your Cleveland Indians the past three nights to tie for first in the Division was an hour long discussion on does Angel Hernandez actually think he's bad at his job, know he's bad at his job, or is complete denial and thinks that the courts, public and anyone with a brain is clearly wrong and/or out to get him?

[splat]

[powpig]

Happy 90th Birthday to the true GOAT, Willie Mays, the Say-Hey Kid!

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...il-baryshnikov

[BmillsSkier]

Wonder what Chico was so afraid of.

[Danno]

baseball was berry berry good to him

[Danno]

Happy 90th Birthday to the true GOAT, Willie Mays, the Say-Hey Kid!

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...il-baryshnikov

This quote from Joe Torre is awesome

"Willie didn't like to wait in the box. He wants you to throw the ball right now. There were times where I'd put a sign down, but I wouldn't put anything down. And Willie would talk to you. He'd say, 'I know what you're doing. I know what you're doing.' It was impossible not to love him even though he scared you to death because he was so good. One time, I tried to distract him by talking to him. I asked him a question at the plate, I don't remember what it was about, maybe about a restaurant, and while answering the question, he hit the ball out of the ballpark. Then he sort of made a half turn to me as he started to first base and told me, 'I'll finish the story later.'"

[splat]

Wonder what Chico was so afraid of.

You never seen a pro wired to the gills?

[stealurface831]

Wonder what Chico was so afraid of.

He was afraid of coke. A lack of it, that is.


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[Benny Profane]

Pujols released by the Angels. I can finally say I told you so. The GM who signed him paid Albert a king's ransom for his much better years in St. Louis. But, haha, he got fired a long time ago, too. When will these owners ever learn? They should be strapped into chairs and forced to watch Moneyball annually before the winter meetings.

[stealurface831]

Pujols released by the Angels. I can finally say I told you so. The GM who signed him paid Albert a king's ransom for his much better years in St. Louis. But, haha, he got fired a long time ago, too. When will these owners ever learn? They should be strapped into chairs and forced to watch Moneyball annually before the winter meetings.

yep. the angels are terrible at contracts i.e. crackhead Josh Hamilton. Pujols is an all timer though. don't get me wrong, i still hate the guy. always have. but he is an all timer.

[ex-powderbroker]

last of the previous generations that could lie about their age and get PAID.

[GiBo]

Happy 90th Birthday to the true GOAT, Willie Mays, the Say-Hey Kid!

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/...il-baryshnikov

Say hey!

It's cool that he's stayed a part of the Giants organization. Shawn Estes told a story on the radio this morning. Willie was in the Giants club house during spring training. He was looking at an 8x10 photo of Aubrey Huff (who is a POS, BTW, but that's another story) taking a swing. He sees Estes and says, "Hey. Get me Huff." Estes goes and gets Huff, who's shaving and says, "Willie Mays wants to talk to you." Huff says with a surprised look, "What? Ok." He goes over and Willie gives him a 20 minute critique of what Willie sees wrong in his swing. Guy had great talent, but he is also a Baseball savant.

[stealurface831]

sounds like things may be getting worse for the mets. i don't know how that is possible.