The 28-out Perfect Game

Ladies and gentlemen, the return of Quadruple J: Question of the Day. In the first summer installment of our hit series, JJ and Jordan debate...or possibly agree upon the call heard round the world. But first we’d like to dedicate this to a special someone who made this post possible. Jim Joyce, a.k.a. Mr. Mustache, this is for you.

JJ: I’m just gonna throw it out there Jordan, I honestly think that Jim Joyce made the right call.

Jordan: Yep, and Tiger Woods is faithful to his wife.

JJ: Yeah you’re right... But in all seriousness, that call was so bad Barack Obama AND Sarah Palin agreed on something. It was so bad that aliens (who were obviously big Tigers fans) came down to Earth to slap Jim Joyce’s mustache... But to be fair everyone wants to do that.

Jordan: I’m starting to think that the glorious ‘stache may have gotten in the way of his eyesight. But we can’t just sit here and agree about anything. It’s illegal. So, how do you think Bud Selig should have handled this? Given Galarraga the perfect game? Or done what he did, which was leave the pitcher with only his newly-acquired Lamborghini and 100k bonus?

JJ: Well, the commish should have taken this opportunity to honor a feat never accomplished before in the century long history of baseball. The 28-out perfect game. People are making too much of how Galarraga will never go down as having the 21st perfect game. He should have his own wing in Cooperstown for the 28 out perfect game, that is, it should be his own wing until Joyce’s mustache misses another call.

Jordan: Or a “Joyce Missed Calls” section. Because he would also be the only one in that section. Although he admittedly missed the biggest call of his career, Joyce is an elite umpire. I mean, listening to an interview with him on the radio made me cringe, he said, “I took a perfect game away from that kid.” I honestly felt bad, although he brought it upon himself. If a perfect game is on the line, and it is a questionable call, you give it to the pitcher.

JJ: I also gotta hand to Galarraga, not only did he act with grace and class but he brought attention to a pressing issue...the American public forgetting that Detroit is a city. I mean I can’t remember the last time I paid attention to Detroit.

Jordan: I actually pay a lot of attention to them. I mean, there’s the Lions, who are the joke of the NFL. But more on topic, Galaragga showed a less “Ozzie Guillen” and more “Barry Sanders” class. It is something the MLB should see as a positive. Now that it’s over, it’s over, the call won’t change. The MLB should be using this as a learning experience- not how to umpire, but how to act.

JJ: And instant replay challenges out/safe calls and whether a catch was made or not. Have it run like college football, where the booth can call in a replay and each manager has one challenge each. Baseball needs to get over its “tradition” of human officiating or watch baseball lose all credibility. If you really want to keep the dignity of baseball, tell Jim Joyce to shave his mustache.

Jordan: I will personally give Joyce a call, and shave it for him. Selig is an old school man, and old school men like things the way they have been. It’s time he sacrifices his own likings for the good of baseball.

As usual, Quad J got a little off topic. Nonetheless, we will continue our summer installments over hot sports topics. Make sure you tune in...and COMMENT! :)