In case you have been living under a rock the past week, you've missed perhaps one of the most iconic events in all of Major League Baseball.
The eve that saw Ken Griffey Jr. say goodbye to baseball for good, also brought about a new wave of controversy as veteran World Series umpire Jim Joyce made a horrendous call that cost near-perfect game pitcher Armando Galaragga immortality.
As a fan who has witnessed just about everything in the world of sports, this one stands out as the most odd, and by far the most disappointing.
However, aside from the endless criticism that I could place on Jim Joyce's shoulders, perhaps some form of positive relief could come from Bud Selig, and provide a light toward the future of Major League Baseball.
Prior to this travesty of an incident, I tuned into the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds game after witnessing the Chicago Blackhawks try to win on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Stanley Cup Finals, and unfortunately I instantly had a feeling of deja vu.
For once, this wasn't a good feeling of deja vu, as I had just watched a near goal be disallowed due to the use of instant replay, which ...
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