Byrnes: Bautista call a product of 'wussified world'
MLB Network analyst Eric Byrnes said the call that led to the Rays' controversial win over the Blue Jays on Tuesday was spurred by a "wussified world," adding that he "puked" in his mouth after the double-play ruling.
Byrnes, an 11-year veteran known for his hard-nosed style of play, was beside himself after video review deemed Jose Bautista violated the new Utley Rule. The call gave the Rays the final two outs of the game, negating the tying and go-ahead run Toronto scored on the throwing error by Logan Forsythe.
Last out of Jays/Rays game was an absolute embarrassment to game of baseball. New rule at 2nd base must be amended immediately.
— Eric James Byrnes (@byrnes22) April 6, 2016
There will always be risk in sports & life. The wussified world we are creating is detrimental to the game of baseball & the human spirit.
— Eric James Byrnes (@byrnes22) April 6, 2016
Just watched highlight again. Undoubtedly the most disgusting call I have ever seen on a baseball field. I actually puked in my mouth...
— Eric James Byrnes (@byrnes22) April 6, 2016
Whether or not video review got the call right, it goes to show that MLB isn't afraid to enforce the rule, regardless of the circumstance.