From: ESPN's MLB Page
Umpire Jim Joyce wiped away tears as he took the field on Thursday, a day after his blown call cost Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga a perfect game.
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig said he would not reverse the call, but would examine expanding instant replay in baseball.
Joyce and Galarraga met at home plate Thursday afternoon as the pitcher presented the umpire with the Tigers' lineup card. Joyce shook hands with Galarraga and patted him on the shoulder.
There were some cheers when Joyce appeared at Comerica Park. There was a smattering of boos when he was introduced.
Joyce has admitted missing a call at first base Wednesday night on what would've been the final out, ruling Cleveland's Jason Donald safe. The veteran ump personally apologized to Galarraga after the game and hugged him.
Politicians take heed - if you mess up - come clean - admit it and apologize. Sheesh is that so hard? Now I'm sure there's some die hard Detroit Tiger fans who will never forgive him, but other than the fact we're going to talk about instant replay in major league baseball for a long time we won't be bad mouthing Jim Joyce. What we will be saying is "what a class act Jim Joyce is". Kudos also must go to Armando Galarraga because he understands that forgiveness is a wonderful thing.
In addition, could you have imagine the press's reaction if Governor Sanford would have just said "I'm sorry I lied, I was in Argentina having an affair". Or, if President Clinton would have stated, "Yes I did have an affair with that women". The press would have been besides themselves. One day I hope some Politician does it just to watch press. How fun.