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From the infallible fingertips of Rich Ives -
Do you have a reading comprehension problem?
Hensley's quote from J/R
The "safe" signal (both arms extended out to the sides, parallel to the ground) with appropriate voice is sometimes given to indicate that:
(1) an attempt to tag a runner between bases has failed (e.g., rundown*- voice - "no tag!")
Failed = no tag. Get it?
It is proof of my position (long disparaged by you) that a safe signal can indicate "no tag" and is the direct opposite of what you posted above ("We have long known that it is acceptable to say, We have a tag, Out or Out, on the tag., especially on diving away or swipe tags. But the opposite is not true.")
BTW - my mail never arrived.
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The signal in and of itself means "SAFE" - It is the qualifier that is and has been taught for over a dozen years, that indicates that the call isn't a simple "The ball beat the runner to the bag." Without the qualifier, you are a fan in the stands. (I suggest you read the e.g. again.)
You can champion this cause all you like. Marsh stated what he did and how he was wrong. He even indicated how he would correct it - better angle and the qualifier, "No Ball." But, I guess a Major League umpire and J/R know less than you. I hope you've been hired to train them next year.
BTW - You are either lying about the mailman or should get a new P.O. Box. How convenient? Rather than admitting you were a fool, you'll claim that you didn't receive it. You've been awfully quiet lately, I figured that you learned your lesson, but I'm not surprised you'd pull this. here comes another "Did not" "Did too" funfest.
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