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Old Thu May 20, 2010, 09:49am
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Unless he had secure possession, no catch. Not rewarding an idiot.
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Old Thu May 20, 2010, 09:59am
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Let's give a simple answer to a simple question.

If the fielder is bobbling the ball all the way to the infield, he has not caught the ball. He has not shown secure possession of the ball if he is bobbling it.
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Old Thu May 20, 2010, 10:01am
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He had control, but the release was involuntary. No catch. Pretty simple way to punish the stupid.
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Old Thu May 20, 2010, 10:37am
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Okay then: Same sneaky outfielder, but bases loaded with less than two outs this time. Outfielder "bobbles" the ball all the way into the infield, then drops it. Going to let the defensive team get the double or triple play?
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Old Thu May 20, 2010, 10:52am
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Okay then: Same sneaky outfielder, but bases loaded with less than two outs this time. Outfielder "bobbles" the ball all the way into the infield, then drops it. Going to let the defensive team get the double or triple play?
I'm gonna say yes. Offense should have known they could run as soon as he touched it. And, if it is close enough to the infield for an infielder to catch, the IFR should be called and there is no chance for a DP or TP. Offense should push the defense into making a play and see what happens.
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Old Mon May 24, 2010, 05:01pm
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10-1-c - no double or triple play. You guys are assuming the ball was DEEP... what if it was outfield, but shallow enough that R3 would be foolish to try to score... crafty OF brings it all the way to the infield and drops it. Giving them a triple play is contrary to the spirit of the rules.
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Old Mon May 24, 2010, 06:57pm
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10-1-c - no double or triple play. You guys are assuming the ball was DEEP... what if it was outfield, but shallow enough that R3 would be foolish to try to score... crafty OF brings it all the way to the infield and drops it. Giving them a triple play is contrary to the spirit of the rules.
Intentional Drop.
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Old Mon May 24, 2010, 10:05pm
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Intentional Drop.
N/A to an outfielder.
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Old Sun May 30, 2010, 10:23am
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Intentional Drop.
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N/A to an outfielder.
Perhaps you could justify considering the juggling outfielder as now an infielder, get him for an intentional drop thereby preventing a cheap DP.
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Old Thu May 20, 2010, 10:39am
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He never had secure possession in his hand or glove - no catch.

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