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Originally Posted by BretMan
Interesting thread. It just so happens that I'm reading it as I'm watching a rare afternoon game, Chicago at Cleveland.
The White Sox had a runner on second who attempted a steal of third. The throw beat the runner by a wide margin. F5 had the glove down on the ground as the runner started his slide directly into the bag.
"Yes!", I'm thinking. "He's out by a mile!". (I'm an Indians fan.)
My, ummm, expectations were quickly quelched by a big safe signal from the third base umpire. Replays showed that the tag was missed, with the runner sliding about six inches to the side of the outstretched glove.
So I guess the Major League umpire making that call can expect his walking papers any day now?  |
Did you actually read the thread? Seriously, you did not read this entire thread at all did you?
Not only might did the replay likely show what you suggested, but they are working 4 man mechanics. Every play at a based or a plate there is an umpire all over the damn play.
Peace