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[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by Tim C

Justanotherblue wrote:

"It's often thought that one can't balk to second base. Well, you can, . . ."

It Is Impossible To Balk TO Second Base.

If this is an English/writing lesson, you're probably correct...

[Tim C]

No Johnny, my statement is based on the rules of baseball as played in the United States of America.

Even Jim Evans agrees with my basic statement.

Regards,

[justanotherblue]

Originally Posted by Tim C

No Johnny, my statement is based on the rules of baseball as played in the United States of America.

Even Jim Evans agrees with my basic statement.

Regards,

Not according to what he says in his balk video. I thought that was based on the rules of baseball.

[johnnyg08]

That's the video I've watched several times...that's where I'm now confused!

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by justanotherblue

Not according to what he says in his balk video. I thought that was based on the rules of baseball.

That was made years before he met Tee.

I was a witness and interested bystander during the coonversation Tee and Jim had in Portland. Jim agreed with Tee's literal assessment, but explained that in common practice he would continue referring to some balks as balks to second, because "that's what they look like to the average fan, coach, player and umpire." Then he actually gave an example of how Tee was correct... a balk when a pitcher attempted to throw to second but was actually a balk to home.

[justanotherblue]

You know, that's the best thing about this place. Sarcasim, baseball and an english lesson all in one!

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by justanotherblue

You know, that's the best thing about this place. Sarcasim, baseball and an english lesson all in one!

You need to capitalize "english".