I ain't letting it go

[Carl Childress]

Originally posted by rex
Your post answering my questions as to the location of the J/R play. BTW the play is in the same place in the 2000 book.

There is no 2000 edition; it's just a reprint of the 1995 book.

You stated that Mike Fitzpatrick answered you question “1/27/00” Was that a typo?

Yes. It should be 1/27/01.

What was the play you asked on? The J/R play with bases loaded? JJ’s play with runners on second and third? Or was there a different scenario? We have an answer to a play I’m just wondering what was the question?

I asked Fitzpatrick for an official ruling on the J/R play because someone posted it on McGriff's as "authoritative opinion." I couldn't believe it was an accurate ruling, so I asked Mike. Imagine my surprise!

Play: 2 outs, R3, R2: B1 singles and falls down, unable to run to first. R3 scores. R2 attempts to score but is thrown out: 3 outs. Now F2 throws to first. Ruling: The umpire will acknowledge it as an advantagous out. (J/R says it's not an appeal but still labels it "advantageous.")

Fitzpatrick agreed with J/R: "We'd cancel the run, too," he told me on the phone.