Angel Hernandez is retiring as an MLB umpire

[jayshum]

I just saw a report that Angel Hernandez is retiring as an MLB umpire. If true, he won't be missed.

[Casey2296]

Thank god and good riddance, the umpires union old boy network should be dismantled, they've proven they have no interest in self governance.

[Beercan collector]

Glad to hear it - interesting that MLB had to negotiate a settlement with him .
Forced retirement ?

[philliesfan]

He will be missed..........just like his ball and strike calls.

[jayshum]

With Angel and Joe West gone, who takes over the title of worst MLB ump? CB Bucknor?

[Musashi]

It turns out that members of Angel Hernandez's family have been reaching out to him by phone for years trying to convince him to retire, but he always missed the call.

[butchie_t]

First ballot selection to the hall of freaking shame.

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Amen to that.

Butch

[stlcardsfan]

Originally Posted by Musashi

It turns out that members of Angel Hernandez's family have been reaching out to him by phone for years trying to convince him to retire, but he always missed the call.

Underrated post. I heard the drum and cymbal after I read it.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by jayshum

With Angel and Joe West gone, who takes over the title of worst MLB ump? CB Bucknor?

Laz Diaz?

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Laz Diaz?

Him and Bucknor are probably both good choices. The only good thing is they don't seem to have the same attitude that Hernandez (and West) both had. I'm not sure if any other umpires do.