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Originally Posted by jimpiano
Perhaps you would do well to read the interpretation still in force because of the Barnett call:
Specifically, professional baseball has interpreted Rule 7.09(l) as saying "a catcher trying to field a batted ball that remains in the immediate vicinity of the plate cannot be protected because of the right of the batter-runner to begin his advance to first. Barring an intentional action on the part of either player, contact in this instance is incidental, and is not interference..." (Jaksa/Roder Umpires' Manual, 1997 Edition. Pg. 57).
Boston fans do not make the rules.
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We are all well aware of the reasoning behind Barnett's ruling! Especially those of us who were not only alive but present when the incident occurred! Once Barnett gave his explanation (which was heard over the roar of Carlton Fisk), the application seemed correct (but still painful). We really don't need J/R to tell us their blow hard explanation of a ruling that just about changed the face of baseball!
