Until Jim Joyce made his notorious safe sign last night, the poster boy for horrific umpiring at a crucial moment was Don Denkinger. As the ump whose call turned around the 1985 World Series, Denkinger perhaps is the only man who truly understands the anguish Joyce feels today, after costing Detroit's Armando Galarraga a perfect game.
Denkinger wasn't an advocate of replay in 1985, when his blown call at first base in Game 6 sustained the Royals' game-winning rally and set up Kansas City's Series victory. But he believes in replay now.
VOTE: Should MLB reverse Joyce's call?
"There are so many areas you can use instant replay," Denkinger told the New York Post from his Iowa home last night. "Maybe instant replay can clean things up. If a play is missed, it can be corrected. I didn't feel that way in '85, but I feel that way now."
Denkinger know Joyce well, having had him on his crew. "He's a very good umpire," Denkinger said. "I feel badly for the situation." He also knows that Joyce's blown call won't end Denkinger's infamy.
"I had 30 great years," he said, "and I had one call that's all anybody ever wants to talk about. It's not right. But it's the way the game's played, and that's what happens."
What do you say about replay? Is it time to use it for more than home run calls?
Thursday, June 3, 2010
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Buying has continued today with stocks moving higher after a nice rally on Wednesday. Encouraging news from the ADP survey combined with pockets of strength from the retailing sector to keep the bulls in power, but barely. About 90 minutes into the trading session, the Dow is up 15 points, the Nasdaq Composite is higher by half a percent, and the S&P has barely topped the 1,100 area, up 2.3 points today.
Today’s top stories include:
* Same-store sales for May came out this morning, and the results were rather underwhelming , with nine of the 25 companies tracked by Briefing missing analysts’ expectations. Analysts were expecting overall same-store sales to rise 2.6% and the numbers fell just shy of this, at 2.5%. Notable are Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), which saw a 9% rise in sales (but failed to meet estimates of 9.4%) and JC Penney (NYSE: JCP), which saw sales slip 1.8% versus expectations for a 0.9% drop. On the positive front was Target (NYSE: TGT), posting a same-store sales gain of 1.3% versus estimates for a 0.9% increase. The Limited (NYSE: LTD) also saw sales jump, up 5% compared to expectations of 2%. Trade your favorite retail names for less with Click Here$2.95 stock trades.
* Automatic Data Processing’s monthly survey of employment trends in the private sector showed that companies hired 55,000 additional workers in May, the fourth-straight monthly increase. This positive news may bode well for tomorrow morning’s nonfarm payrolls report.
* Confirming previous speculation, Ford Motor (NYSE: F) will indeed drop the Mercury brand , ceasing all production in the fourth quarter. The automaker plans to allocate the resources to its eponymous brand and the Lincoln line. Yesterday, Ford said vehicle sales rose an impressive 23% in May.
* BP plc (NYSE: BP) has pledged to donate $360 million toward building six land barriers to protect the coast of Louisiana from the continuing oil spill. The company’s latest effort to stem the flow was ruined with a saw became stuck in a pipe below the surface. The efforts to contain this deepwater spill have drawn on for six weeks.
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* Maytag, part of the Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) family, has issued a recall of 1.7 million dishwashers under the Maytag, Amana, and Jenn-Air lines, due to fire hazards with the appliances’ heating elements. The affected dishwashers were sold nationwide between February 2006 through April 2009.
* And finally … if there is ever a case for instant reply in Major League Baseball, last night was it. Umpire Jim Joyce admits to a blown call at first base, but it doesn’t undo the fact that pitcher Armando Galarraga was denied the honor of pitching the 19th perfect game in the modern era of baseball. Tyler Kepner of The New York Times calls this “the most egregious blown call in baseball over the last 25 years.”
And that’s a look at some of today’s biggest market stories. Keep an eye on ONN.tv every day for more analysis and trading ideas to capitalize on the latest market developments.
Today’s top stories include:
* Same-store sales for May came out this morning, and the results were rather underwhelming , with nine of the 25 companies tracked by Briefing missing analysts’ expectations. Analysts were expecting overall same-store sales to rise 2.6% and the numbers fell just shy of this, at 2.5%. Notable are Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), which saw a 9% rise in sales (but failed to meet estimates of 9.4%) and JC Penney (NYSE: JCP), which saw sales slip 1.8% versus expectations for a 0.9% drop. On the positive front was Target (NYSE: TGT), posting a same-store sales gain of 1.3% versus estimates for a 0.9% increase. The Limited (NYSE: LTD) also saw sales jump, up 5% compared to expectations of 2%. Trade your favorite retail names for less with Click Here$2.95 stock trades.
* Automatic Data Processing’s monthly survey of employment trends in the private sector showed that companies hired 55,000 additional workers in May, the fourth-straight monthly increase. This positive news may bode well for tomorrow morning’s nonfarm payrolls report.
* Confirming previous speculation, Ford Motor (NYSE: F) will indeed drop the Mercury brand , ceasing all production in the fourth quarter. The automaker plans to allocate the resources to its eponymous brand and the Lincoln line. Yesterday, Ford said vehicle sales rose an impressive 23% in May.
* BP plc (NYSE: BP) has pledged to donate $360 million toward building six land barriers to protect the coast of Louisiana from the continuing oil spill. The company’s latest effort to stem the flow was ruined with a saw became stuck in a pipe below the surface. The efforts to contain this deepwater spill have drawn on for six weeks.
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* Maytag, part of the Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) family, has issued a recall of 1.7 million dishwashers under the Maytag, Amana, and Jenn-Air lines, due to fire hazards with the appliances’ heating elements. The affected dishwashers were sold nationwide between February 2006 through April 2009.
* And finally … if there is ever a case for instant reply in Major League Baseball, last night was it. Umpire Jim Joyce admits to a blown call at first base, but it doesn’t undo the fact that pitcher Armando Galarraga was denied the honor of pitching the 19th perfect game in the modern era of baseball. Tyler Kepner of The New York Times calls this “the most egregious blown call in baseball over the last 25 years.”
And that’s a look at some of today’s biggest market stories. Keep an eye on ONN.tv every day for more analysis and trading ideas to capitalize on the latest market developments.
Maytag dishwasher recall: What to do if yours is on the list
Maytag dishwasher recall: What to do if yours is on the list
The Maytag dishwasher recall, announced Thursday by Whirlpool Corp., involves some 1.7 million dishwashers that can overheat and cause fires.
Customers who own the affected models, sold under the Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag, and Crosley brands, should stop using them immediately and either unplug them or shut off the circuit breaker controlling them, the Consumer Protection Safety Commission said in a statement.
All the dishwashers have plastic tubs and were sold nationwide at department, appliance, and home improvement stores, including Sears, Best Buy, Lowe's Home Improvement, Home Depot, hhgregg, and other certified Maytag dealers. They were sold from February 2006 through April 2010 for between $250 and $900.
Here's how to find if your dishwasher is on the list:
The models were sold with black, bisque, white, silver, or stainless steel front panels. Look for the dishwashers’ brand name printed on the front panel.
If it's one of the brands mentioned above, find the serial number, which is located inside the plastic tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening.
Models affected by the recall will have serial numbers starting with one of these sequences: NW39, NW40, NW41, NW42, NW43, NW44, NW45, NW46, NW47, NW48, NW49, NW50, NW51, NW52, NY01, NY02, NY03, NY04, NY05, NY06, NY07, NY08, NY09, NY10, NY11, NY12, NY13, NY14, NY15, NY16, NY17, NY18, NY19.
Or they will have serial numbers ending with one of these sequences: JC, JE, JG, JJ, JL, JN, JP, JR, JT, JV, JX, LA, LC, LE, LG, LJ, LL, LN, LP, LR, LT, LV, LX, NA, NC, NE, NG, NJ, NL, NN, NP, NR.
If your dishwasher's serial number has either of these sequences, you should contact Maytag at (800) 544-5513 anytime or visit the company’s website at www.repair.maytag.com.
The company is offering two options: you can either schedule a free in-home repair, or get a $150 or $250 rebate after purchasing certain new Maytag dishwashers with stainless steel front panels.
The rebate is $150 if you buy new dishwasher models MDB7759, MDB7609 or MDBH979. It is $250 if you purchase models MDB8959, MDB8859, MDB7809 or MDB7709. Customers do not need to bring the original purchase receipt to be eligible for the rebate.
Consumers should not take the recalled models back to the retailer where they were purchased.
Maytag received a dozen reports of heating element failures in the recalled dishwashers that resulted in fires and property damage.
Since announcing the recall Thursday, Whirlpool has been inundated by calls about the recalled dishwashers, said Pamela Jenkins, a Whirlpool customer service representative.
“Some people said they hadn’t had any problems," said Ms. Jenkins. "Some people called and said that they did smell a ‘funny smell’ [coming from the dishwasher] but didn’t think anything of it until the recall."
No injuries resulting from the overheating dishwashers have been reported. To report an injury or incident involving a Maytag dishwasher,visit https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.
The Maytag dishwasher recall, announced Thursday by Whirlpool Corp., involves some 1.7 million dishwashers that can overheat and cause fires.
Customers who own the affected models, sold under the Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag, and Crosley brands, should stop using them immediately and either unplug them or shut off the circuit breaker controlling them, the Consumer Protection Safety Commission said in a statement.
All the dishwashers have plastic tubs and were sold nationwide at department, appliance, and home improvement stores, including Sears, Best Buy, Lowe's Home Improvement, Home Depot, hhgregg, and other certified Maytag dealers. They were sold from February 2006 through April 2010 for between $250 and $900.
Here's how to find if your dishwasher is on the list:
The models were sold with black, bisque, white, silver, or stainless steel front panels. Look for the dishwashers’ brand name printed on the front panel.
If it's one of the brands mentioned above, find the serial number, which is located inside the plastic tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening.
Models affected by the recall will have serial numbers starting with one of these sequences: NW39, NW40, NW41, NW42, NW43, NW44, NW45, NW46, NW47, NW48, NW49, NW50, NW51, NW52, NY01, NY02, NY03, NY04, NY05, NY06, NY07, NY08, NY09, NY10, NY11, NY12, NY13, NY14, NY15, NY16, NY17, NY18, NY19.
Or they will have serial numbers ending with one of these sequences: JC, JE, JG, JJ, JL, JN, JP, JR, JT, JV, JX, LA, LC, LE, LG, LJ, LL, LN, LP, LR, LT, LV, LX, NA, NC, NE, NG, NJ, NL, NN, NP, NR.
If your dishwasher's serial number has either of these sequences, you should contact Maytag at (800) 544-5513 anytime or visit the company’s website at www.repair.maytag.com.
The company is offering two options: you can either schedule a free in-home repair, or get a $150 or $250 rebate after purchasing certain new Maytag dishwashers with stainless steel front panels.
The rebate is $150 if you buy new dishwasher models MDB7759, MDB7609 or MDBH979. It is $250 if you purchase models MDB8959, MDB8859, MDB7809 or MDB7709. Customers do not need to bring the original purchase receipt to be eligible for the rebate.
Consumers should not take the recalled models back to the retailer where they were purchased.
Maytag received a dozen reports of heating element failures in the recalled dishwashers that resulted in fires and property damage.
Since announcing the recall Thursday, Whirlpool has been inundated by calls about the recalled dishwashers, said Pamela Jenkins, a Whirlpool customer service representative.
“Some people said they hadn’t had any problems," said Ms. Jenkins. "Some people called and said that they did smell a ‘funny smell’ [coming from the dishwasher] but didn’t think anything of it until the recall."
No injuries resulting from the overheating dishwashers have been reported. To report an injury or incident involving a Maytag dishwasher,visit https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.
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