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Old Sat Jan 09, 2010, 10:41pm
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Dumbest question I've ever heard
Somewhere, a village is missing an idiot...

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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!
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Old Sun Jan 10, 2010, 05:25am
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Old Sun Jan 10, 2010, 08:45am
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Bad link.
No, the link's good. Looks like their site is having some difficulties.
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!
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Old Mon Jan 11, 2010, 11:33am
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Old Mon Jan 11, 2010, 02:37pm
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This post is a perfect look into the Beer League mentality:

"Softball is about offense baby defense is way over rated. "
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I wouldn't allow this because of the safety risk. I wouldn't allow a player to cut the toes off his shoes, either. Or the crot--you get the idea.
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I wouldn't allow this because of the safety risk. I wouldn't allow a player to cut the toes off his shoes, either. Or the crot--you get the idea.
Okay, I have to ask. WHAT safety risk?
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Old Mon Jan 11, 2010, 10:04pm
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Okay, I have to ask. WHAT safety risk?
If a player modifies their equipment within the rules, they're the ones putting themselves at risk. They know how the equipment is MEANT to be worn.

Their own damn fault if they get hurt.
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

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Old Fri Jan 15, 2010, 05:06pm
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If a player modifies their equipment within the rules, they're the ones putting themselves at risk. They know how the equipment is MEANT to be worn.

Their own damn fault if they get hurt.
I agree.
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Old Sun Jan 17, 2010, 10:56am
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Okay, I have to ask. WHAT safety risk?
Sprained/dislocated/broken finger from contact with ball, offensive player, fence, ground, base, etc.
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Old Sun Jan 17, 2010, 12:28pm
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Sprained/dislocated/broken finger from contact with ball, offensive player, fence, ground, base, etc.
You're kidding, right?

The rules don't even require a glove. Besides, if the player is dumb enough to place themselves in harm's way, that is their problem.
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Old Sun Jan 17, 2010, 02:07pm
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You're kidding, right?

The rules don't even require a glove. Besides, if the player is dumb enough to place themselves in harm's way, that is their problem.
Especially when they HAVE the proper equipment, then legally cut parts off of it to make it "lighter."

That's like putting on metal cleats with no shoelaces. Have fun with that.
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

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Old Sun Jan 17, 2010, 04:12pm
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You're kidding, right?

The rules don't even require a glove. Besides, if the player is dumb enough to place themselves in harm's way, that is their problem.
I agree. And one thing that bothers me is umpires looking high and low for "issues" that aren't really an issue.
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Old Sun Jan 17, 2010, 05:35pm
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I've been umpiring ASA since 1978 and this is the FIRST I've ever heard of this. I might bring it up at our next association meeting to see if anyone else has ever heard of this. I think doing this would increase the possibility of injury to the fielder, esp is he is attempting a "shoestring" catch and ends up trapping the ball.
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