Fri Jul 22, 2011, 02:19pm
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NY state
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry1953
Two solutions. First, Jim Evans advise to change AND to OR between the control and voluntary release parts of the catch definition would solve a lot of problems. Secondly, I would not like to be in the umpire's shoes who allowed a 5-10 second delay for completion of a play when a player was on the ground unconscious - seconds could matter with airway obstruction, cardiac arrythmia, etc. What if a bat shattered while the ball was hit fair and a piece impaled the pitcher or the on deck hitter in the neck - seconds matter in that case. If common sense judgment requires time to be called, do so. Handle runner placement as you would on delayed obstruction
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Bravo!!! What insight!
We haven't had this level of intellect on this board since FitUmp and Uninterested Ump enthralled us with their captivating commentary.
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