Marty Foster's call at 3rd base today

[David B]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

I thought the fielder laid that glove right down in front of the base for quite a sufficiently long period of time. He didn' "ole" it, he put a tag down in front of a base and held it there until Jeter slid into the base. That's an out to me. But hell, then again, I don't have instant replay at my games to replay it over and over.

He's out all day and everyday in my games also. Been that way for about 15 years now and amazing I never get any grief about these calls. When I used to (my first 15 years) make these type of calls, it always ended up in an ejection or big argument.

Make the expected call and move on with the game. If Jeter wants to complain, then the next time he makes a similiar play, I call the runner safe.

If he complains, I would just remind him, "remember the other day in ..."

He would get over it pretty quick then I am for certain. Pro players want that call because it keeps them away from injury. The longer they have to stay in the play, the more chance of a freak injury, jamming the wrist, a cleat etc.,


Thanks
David