Some nights when sleep doesn't come, I'll go on Youtube and just browse a bit trying to find something of interest. Lately I've been watching some baseball clips, fascinated by some of the plays, but also a bit disgusted by actions of the umpires. My personal feelings are...they often toss a player or mgr. when they don't have the balls to admit they're wrong, in many cases won't even take a second look at it. I think the umps should be held to an even higher level of responsibility for their actions, or lack thereof, than the players & mgrs. Don't recall the game or player, but all the pitcher did was glare at the home plate ump. Never said a word, made no gestures...just looked at him with a scowl on his face. The batter was nowhere near the box at the time when suddenly the ump motioned to the pitcher and tossed him out of the game. For what? I know the penalty would have been tremendous but if it had been me, that ump would have been decked before I left the field. At least then he'd have a reason for tossing me. If you don't have the balls to face up to your mistakes, find another job where you don't have to. Maybe run for Congress!
