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Originally posted by gsf23
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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
But you don't know it is going to settle in fair territory at that time, do you?
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You also don't know if it is going to settle in foul territory either. This just seems ridiculous to me that ASA wants us to call a batter out for throwing a bat into a fence which would have no affect on the outcome of a game, but wants us to ignore this play which has a direct effect on the outcome of a game. [/B]
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No, but I do know it was contacted by something foreign to the ground prior to becoming fair.
Now, concerning the comparison made above....
are you out of your mind?
Rant on!
Have you ever seen a human being get hit in the head with a bat, thrown or otherwise? A bat-crushed face makes for some real grusome photo-ops. Are you aware that a thrown bat will go through your standard backstop? And just what is that on the other side of that fence? Oh yeah, your family and the families of the players. You know, the little 5/6 year old children that stand behind the plate while being amused by the pitching and hitting.
How in the name of anything can you compare an action which means nothing other than a foul ball in a GAME to that which jeopardizes the well-being and possibly life of another human?
Rant off!
I think this might be a bit more than just MY humble opinion,
[Edited by IRISHMAFIA on Apr 2nd, 2003 at 11:56 AM]