Whilst masticating on , Terry May (1:209/745)
wrote to All:
TM> Eric Gregg's strike zone in game 5 of the NLCS made a mockery of 
TM> the LCS record for strike outs, and the game of baseball in 
TM> general.
He was even worse than the AL plate umpires in the first four games.  The 
best called game in either series was by Mike Reilly in game 6 of the ALCS.
TM> Said Gregg, "My strike zone has been consistant on both sides for 
TM> 20 years."
TM> Translation:  "I've been a bad umpire by ignoring the strike 
TM> zone, as defined in the rule book, for 20 years."
TM> MY strike zone?  Since when do umpires think it's okay to have 
TM> their OWN strike zone?  What's next, calling a batter out after 
TM> two strikes?  After all, "as long as he's consistant for both 
TM> teams..."
He's an umpire, they don't get punished for screwing up, don't get sent down 
to the minors, don't get fired, and aren't accountable to anyone.  *adh*
--- Msged/2 4.10
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