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MLB commissioner Bud Selig's statement on call that cost Armando Galarraga a perfect game

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig's statement Thursday on the call that cost Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga a perfect game:First, on behalf of Major League Baseball , I congratulate Armando Galarraga on a remarkable pitching performance. All of us who love the game appreciate the historic nature of his effort last night.The dignity and class of the entire Detroit Tigers organization under such circumstances were truly admirable and embodied good sportsmanship of the highest order. Armando and Detroit manager Jim Leyland are to be commended for their handling of a very difficult situation. I also applaud the courage of umpire Jim Joyce to address this unfortunate situation honestly and directly. Jim's candor illustrates why he has earned the respect of on-field personnel throughout his accomplished career in the Major Leagues since 1989.As Jim Joyce said in his postgame comments, there is no dispute that last night's game should have ended differently. While the human element ha...

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  1. Armando Galarraga dominates Indians again, leads Tigers to 6-0 win

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  4. Tigers recall pitcher Armando Galarraga from Toledo, option left-hander Andy Oliver to Mudhens

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  5. Yankees manager Joe Girardi calls Armando Galarraga's classy move 'an Ernie Harwell moment'

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  6. Tigers will try to trade Armando Galarraga , who just missed perfect game last season

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  7. Selig won't reverse umpire's blown call that cost Tigers' Armando Galarraga a perfect game

    NEW YORK (AP) — Commissioner Bud Selig won't reverse an umpire's admitted blown call that cost Armando Galarraga a perfect game. Selig said Thursday that Major Leagu...

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