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Old Thu Oct 04, 2007, 06:52pm
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Originally Posted by TxUmp
Everyone has commented on McClelland's habitually slow mechanics. But as my mentor Carl Childress has told me many times, there are two plays that can be called immediately - with no chance of reversal - safe at first and safe at home. If the runner actually touched home plate, there is NO reason to delay. He is safe - now and forever - regardless of whether the catcher tagged him or the ball got away or whatever.
You're comparing Carl to Tim McClelland?