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I will probably get trashed here for mentioning this, but, the Fed rule I dislike the most is the FPSR and contact rules, particlularly players not being able to break up a double play or roll the catcher.
I was a HS and later a D1 catcher (in the '70's) and I really don't understand the rules regarding contact. Catchers and middle infielders both learn how to protect themselves, it's part of baseball. Don't roast me too hard on this one, you asked which rules I didn't like! |
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Remember, the title of this topic, Rules you don't like. |
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Let us just list the rules we don't like, and not give us a ration of crap about it. We did not ask to debate the subject, just to give our opinions. And I don't think tradition itself is the reason the MLB allows crashing the catcher. So did a lot of leagues that I played catcher in, and I welcomed the baserunner to try to knock the ball out of my hands. It's part of BASEBALL. There were no "slide or avoid" or "no canning the catcher" rules when I was playing ball (which I did until I was 30), and I don't remember any serious injuries directly attributed to collisions. Like etn_ump said, the keystoners and catchers knew how to play the game. We played football in the street, got all skinned up, and slammed into cars all the time. It was just a tougher world back then I guess, without all the lawsuit-crazy parents we have today. You can still have rules against Malicious Contact, without having a rule such as the FPSR. Long before this rule came about, there were FED rules in place that protected against Malicious Contact, and everything worked out just fine. |
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Steve: I wasn't giving you any crap about your opinions. This board would be pretty bland if we didn't discuss our positions on situations where we may or may not agree with each other. Perhaps it's because right now I have two sons playing under NFHS rules, one in the ICCL and one in high school that causes me to support limited contact rules such as the FPSR. Neither of my sons are wimps, but I don't want to have to see one of them have their knee taken out on a hard slide. I can't afford to be macho when it comes to my childrens safety. Tim. |
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The only thing that stopped me from my insatiable appetite to play ball was my finding umpiring (as well as reffing bball and football), and involving myself in that 6 to 7 days a week instead. I lost the desire to continue to be a "rat" once I discovered the joy of arbitration. And yes, I could pick it at 1st base with the best of them. Last edited by SanDiegoSteve; Thu Dec 28, 2006 at 09:30pm. |
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There are more violent sports than MLB. NFL and NHL come to mind, but there are malicious actions that will get you ejected, fined and suspended and many more unsportsmanlike stuff that will get penalties. Why MLB still allows one of the team's most important investments to get crashed malicously is beyond me. |
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I think they should be able to bring weapons on the field.
Back in the day they could police themselves. You crash my catcher, I'll put one in your ear. Tony C. was a pussy. I hate the tobacco rule. What's better than swallowing a nice plug o' Red Man while taking one for the team... While you're at it, make 'em all wear wool in the summer. Didn't have the new fangled Under Armour in my day. Yeah, those were better times! |
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