Seriously, Casey wasn't joking when he said THE BASEBALL WORLD JUST FEELS RIGHT TODAY because it's true. The awful Angel Hernandez is FINALLY gone! Good riddance. The game suddenly improved just like that.
I'm ecstatic! I love it, and so does CC Sabathia. I was anxiously awaiting a reaction from him knowing just how passionate he felt about Hernandez and his piss poor umpiring skills. He did take to X to post the Looney Tunes outro where Porky Pig says, "that's all folks!" and it was perfect. For the record, CC is one of my all-time favorite Yankees because he kept it real, and he stuck up for the guys on his team. He was baseball's version of an enforcer in hockey, and I DIG THAT! So, when I think about how much he REALLY disliked Hernandez, this is the moment I reflect back on:
That's as real as it gets AND he still kept it classy. When asked "what would you say to him?" he kept it as simple as that's a conversation between them. He didn't take the bait and give that soundbite he really wanted to give, and he still made his point. We know what he was thinking without him having to say it. It's powerful.
It's not like CC was alone, either. Not only do baseball fans dislike the guy, but so do other players. He was the villain of baseball who couldn't do his job well but was protected by the powerful umpires union. He was protected and hated for too long.
At least, sane individuals believe that. Then you have complete Baboons like Aaron Boone who go to his defense, read more HERE. Another bonehead comment, but I really shouldn't be surprised. Boone said, "I think he’s wrongly been a poster child (and) can be a punching bag of officiating." He also said his treatment had "sometimes been unfair and over the top."
It's not like CC was alone, either. Not only do baseball fans dislike the guy, but so do other players. He was the villain of baseball who couldn't do his job well but was protected by the powerful umpires union. He was protected and hated for too long.
At least, sane individuals believe that. Then you have complete Baboons like Aaron Boone who go to his defense, read more HERE. Another bonehead comment, but I really shouldn't be surprised. Boone said, "I think he’s wrongly been a poster child (and) can be a punching bag of officiating." He also said his treatment had "sometimes been unfair and over the top."
I guess Baboonie doesn't look at enough stats because anyone who has seen umpscorecards.com knows he was the poster child because he earned that title. He was bad at his job! So there has been nothing unfair and over the top about how he is treated or perceived. Stats don't lie, Baboonie.
This was long overdue. It should've happened a LONG time ago but I guess better late than never. I really don't care WHY the sudden decision was made but the rumor is, MLB and the union came up with a settlement to get him to retire in the season rather than after, read more HERE. Even if that story is completely false, I couldn't care less. He was terrible at his job and no one should get to keep their job if they are terrible at it.
Something had to happen, MLB needs this. Honestly though, this should just be the START of it. Hernandez wasn't the only awful umpire. Let's really make an impact and clean house by giving C.B. Bucknor and Laz Diaz the boot, too!
Happy "not forced" retirement or whatever you want to call it, Hernandez. You won't be missed.
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