Former Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia takes jab at Angel Hernandez following umpire's retirement

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One of the more polarizing figures in major league baseball over the past three decades, Angel Hernandez, recently revealed his decision to retire. Hernandez spent the past three decades as an MLB umpire, stirring up some consternation with players along the way.

Fans have also taken aim at Hernandez over the years, and the news of his sudden retirement sparked a variety of reactions this week. Former New York Yankees star CC Sabathia chimed in on Hernandez's decision to walk away. The six-time All-Star posted a GIF showing Looney Toons popular outro "That's all folks."

He also quote tweeted a video from 2018 where he addressed his displeasure with Hernandez following a playoff game.

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Home plate umpire Angel Hernandez works a game between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on August 06, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Astros defeated the Yankees 9-7. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

"I don’t think Ángel Hernández should be umping playoff games. He’s absolutely terrible," Sabathia said. 

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Game 3 of the 2018 American Division League series between the Yankees and the Boston Red Sox also marked the time when Hernandez infamously had three calls overturned by replay.

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The Red Sox ultimately defeated the Yankees in the ALDS and went on to win the 2018 World Series.

Former New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia smiles during spring training on March 17, 2022, at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. (New York Yankees/Getty Images)

"He’s absolutely terrible. He was