Hudson + Lester = 4ever
The Jays weren’t exactly doing themselves any favours at the plate tonight – but then neither was home plate ump Marvin Hudson. Not only was he calling strikes over 4 inches off the plate, but he was doing it in high leverage situations. His worst calls punched out Hill and Rolen, then Bautista’s at bat with two on started with a doozy and he ended up grounding into a double play.
Ray only got one gift — although he didn’t “nibble” that sweet spot 4 inches off the plate as often. C’mon, Blue! Get off your knees!
The Mockingbird 
What a surprise.
eyebleaf
May 22, 2009 at 2:10 am
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May 22, 2009 at 2:38 am
This doesn’t even take into account the play at first where Lugo was called safe when:
A) MIllar came down in time to touch the base
and
B) LUGO DIDN’T EVEN TOUCH THE FRIGGIN BASE!
Johnny G
May 22, 2009 at 8:34 am
Wow. That is a really great graphic. And as Eyebeleaf said, in no way shocking.
Pension Plan Puppets
May 22, 2009 at 9:14 am
It was definitely a bad night for the Jays when it came to calls from the umpires. I knew Marvelous Marvin had an expanding strike zone!
Ian
May 22, 2009 at 12:18 pm
That is just the average strike zone, too…some of those high calls were against short dudes. Downright unprofessional.
halejon
May 22, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Brutal. Absolutely brutal.
furcifer
May 25, 2009 at 10:41 am
Wait though the Eck said “at least he was consistent”. Was the Eck lying to us?
furcifer
May 25, 2009 at 10:42 am
It’s looking like you might need to do an Andy Fletcher + Lester = 4ever post.
Torgen
May 31, 2009 at 3:05 pm
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