Two Different Strike Zones?? WS Game 5

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by Toadman15241

Since when does the WS have a different set of rules than every other MLB game?? Listening to Bud's press conference and he stated that if the Rays didn't score in the 6th that the game would be in a rain delay for 24-48 hrs in order to complete the game. What a joke. If the game was 2-1 after 4.5 the game should be called. Period.

ETA: Bud just got asked the question. He said that he has enough power to do whatever the hell he wants to do. That is nice to hear.

There was a rule change...last year, I believe...regarding suspended games. Bud is within the rules this time.

[Toadman15241]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

There was a rule change...last year, I believe...regarding suspended games. Bud is within the rules this time.

No, Bud said if the Phillies were up 2-1 after 5.5 that they would not call the game. They would have called it a rain delay, even if that meant the delay was 24-48 hrs. This is not anywhere close to the rules.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by Toadman15241

No, Bud said if the Phillies were up 2-1 after 5.5 that they would not call the game. They would have called it a rain delay, even if that meant the delay was 24-48 hrs. This is not anywhere close to the rules.

MLB has adopted the PBUC rule regarding suspended games. See your PBUC manual (the "Blue Book") page 53, Suspended Games 5.5 (3)

[realistic]

Originally Posted by Toadman15241

No, Bud said if the Phillies were up 2-1 after 5.5 that they would not call the game. They would have called it a rain delay, even if that meant the delay was 24-48 hrs. This is not anywhere close to the rules.

Bud Seling has the authority to do anything that is not specifically stated in the rule book. There is no time limit that a game can remain in a rain delay. The Phillies do not want to go down as the team that had the deciding game handed to them. Bud is a purist and it takes big cajones to make that call. I have never been a fan of his, but I applaud him on this decision.

[SAump]

Originally Posted by realistic

Bud Seling has the authority to do anything that is not specifically stated in the rule book. There is no time limit that a game can remain in a rain delay. The Phillies do not want to go down as the team that had the deciding game handed to them. Bud is a purist and it takes big cajones to make that call. I have never been a fan of his, but I applaud him on this decision.

What was the rationale for asking the Astros to play a home game against the Cubs in Milwaukee?

[David B]

Originally Posted by SAump

What was the rationale for asking the Astros to play a home game against the Cubs in Milwaukee?

There might be a serious answer, but I couldn't resist the obvious,

"called a hurricane"


thanks
David

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by David B

There might be a serious answer, but I couldn't resist the obvious,

"called a hurricane"


thanks
David

That's an excuse and not a justification. There were plenty of more logical sites at which to play those 2 "home" games. Atlanta was one, and even the Rangers' field in Arlington was available. It was in the mid-80s and sunny in Arlington, TX. when those two Astros "home" games were played in the Cubs' backyard.

[realistic]

Originally Posted by SAump

What was the rationale for asking the Astros to play a home game against the Cubs in Milwaukee?

I guess that he felt he wouldn't know when Houston would be "open for business" again.

Like I said, I'm not a fan of his. He is hired by the owner's to run their league. The majority of the time, his decisions are with the owner's in mind.