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Originally posted by Carl Childress
I have not yet called anyone any names on this Board except in obvious jest............
What I don't like are people who ask my opinion and then want to argue about it.........
Go back and reread the thread. Then come back and tell me who fired the first shots. Don't accept the unsupported assertions of those who would cause trouble. [/B]
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Carl, I took your advice as I frequently do, and reread the entire thread. What I have noticed is that it seemed to me things initiated with condescending inuendos and progressed from that point. Others may or may not agree with that if they re-read. Certainly, Hayes went far beyond what he should have. Little doubt he is aware of that and hopefully will improve for the future.
No, you haven't called anyone names on this board, but managed a pretty good job of it elsewhere. Certainly that was not in jest, was it??? A reputation can carry from field to field with an umpire, and........
I don't mind saying I felt it was uncalled for and I have yet to see an apology or even have one implied. I don't think I have ever been disrespectful toward you or shown that I am here to cause trouble vs. appropriately addressing issues of baseball. I don't know if you consider me one of adversaries mentioned. You've made me feel that way, despite fact that I agree with on most other issues. You've even indicated you won't respond to my posts. That's your choice.
I can understand when someone asks your opinion and continues to argue that it could upset you. However, they may be seeking further insight, trying to look at other factors (and bringing those forward for you to address). YOU SHOULD TAKE IT AS A COMPLIMENT, that a person(s) hold you in high enough esteem to care and ask for your opinion.
I would if anyone ever asked for mine (no one ever has all my life, don't know why). (grin) Don't expect others to be at your level. You know the work and efforts you've put in to achieve what you have. Some of the negatives accompany the notoriety.
Now to this thread, you started out implying that this interpretation is FACT. Perhaps I misunderstood that point. I think it is more your OPINION as I haven't necessarily seen it enforced as you profess or specifically addressed as a NEED for arm motion in order to be legal. In fact the other sets of rules specifically state arm motion is NOT required. That doesn't mean you are wrong. We could have been missing all these years, although you did not address that question when asked. Warren, a typical supporter of yours (great minds think alike) in his post of 12/28 pointed out how Fed appeared to have worded their rules to REQUIRE STEP to base thereby correcting shortfall of OBR writings. Is that not the purpose of and intent of Fed Rule 6.2.4b? You cared not to address that either when questioned. The movement of the step can START the commitment to pitch, why cannot it not START the commitment to throw or feint? You failed to address that issue when questioned.
In trying to prove your point, you fail to acknowledge ANY legitimacy in the points that are keeping those in doubt from accepting your interpretation. That does not help to prove your point. These questions are asked of you not to argue, but because you (at least in my eyes) are the respected, knowledgeable source. I don't know of opportunities I have to ASK J/R, JEA, Brinkman, or NAPBL about items I have questions about. I do have the opportunity to ask you to try to further my knowledge.
I like studying and trying to know the rules the best I can. Maybe I could be considered a younger Carl Childress? That may be a cut! Problem is, I don't know if it's a cut to me or to you! (grin) We have to walk before we run. Most here are beyond walking, at least jogging, and some may be running. We know Carl sprints when it comes to rules and we are trying to get there. Sometimes we want to know the why's and what for's. Don't take that as negative, and please don't be condescending because we don't know what you may. Most of all, be respectful to those who are respectful to you.