TB @ MIN - "Missed" Tag at 3B in the 10th :eek:

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

The tag was a "play" and deserves a call. If the tag had been missed, then both the runer and the fielder need to know it so they can then act appropriately.

I disagree. I think he is not safe until he gets the the bag. I am not going to give safe signals all the way up the line until there is a tag.

The runner in this play knew exactly what to do, he ran to the next base.

Peace

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I think he is not safe until he gets the the bag.

No, he's safe until he's out.

Many umpires don't give the safe signal on a tag play away from the base. Most don't feel it's needed -- unless he's out.

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by yawetag

No, he's safe until he's out.

Many umpires don't give the safe signal on a tag play away from the base. Most don't feel it's needed -- unless he's out.

I agree with both sides. Giving the safe signal on a tag attempt between the bases let everybody know that you saw the attempt, including your partners.

Depending on who I'm working with...if I don't see a signal I may or may not trust my partner to have been watching...it also might save a trip out to the field from "Skip" if he sees the safe signal.

Not saying either opinion is right or wrong...but I do think there's a mechanic that asks the base umpire to signal safe if there's no tag on a tag attempt unless the ball comes out or something.

[RadioBlue]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I disagree. I think he is not safe until he gets the the bag. I am not going to give safe signals all the way up the line until there is a tag.

The runner in this play knew exactly what to do, he ran to the next base.

Peace

You're gonna give a safe sign if he's tagged, Jeff?