Help me win a bet

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by Chris Viverito

If that's written I see what you are getting at. An unwritten speed-up rule.

Seems odd the FED would make such a distinction. If they do I wonder what is the purpose? I'm thinking get the out either way if the appeal was proper - bag or runner.

FED appeals are pretty lax...

8-2-5 Penalty (Art 1 - 5) "A live ball appeal may be made by a coach or any defensive player with the ball in his possession by tagging the runner or touching the base that was missed or left too early".

We can get it from a verbal appeal shouted from the dugout...we can get it if they tag the base.

Does that help muddy the winner of the bet?

Chris,

That's not what MY rule book says.

Where did you get yours?

JM

[Chris Viverito]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

Chris,

That's not what MY rule book says.

Where did you get yours?

JM

From the IHSA. Pg. 46.

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by Chris Viverito

From the IHSA. Pg. 46.

Chris,

Are you sure?

In mine there is no sentence that starts with:

A live ball appeal may be made by a coach....

Not on page 46 or anywhere else in the whole freakin' book! (Nor the Case Book, for that matter).

I suspect that is because a Coach cannot make a live ball appeal (of a baserunning infraction, of course) under FED rules.

JM

[Chris Viverito]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

Chris,

Are you sure?

In mine there is no sentence that starts with:



Not on page 46 or anywhere else in the whole freakin' book! (Nor the Case Book, for that matter).

I suspect that is because a Coach cannot make a live ball appeal (of a baserunning infraction, of course) under FED rules.

JM

Well look at Mr. Smarty pants! Of course it's not in your book. It's not in anybody's book but mine! And...mine is the better book. Seriously...because I read it with one eye up and one eye down, which makes it easier to read between the lines.

Yep - caught me again you bastige. A coach...coach. Right. a COACH is not said to have the privilage of making a LIVE ball appeal. And in the entire freakin book. I don't want to confuse anybody any further. So...JM...I got this...A COACH can make dead ball appeal. What I am referring to...is the coach.

Now if you'll excuse me, the doctor is about to begin stitching.

[UmpJM]

Chris,

1. I prefer "know it all" to "Mr. Smarty Pants". It's more dignified.

2. I can only hope you've learned your lesson. (Today's "utes", I'm tellin' ya'. What's becoming of the world today?) When I say "Are you sure?", I'm just being (characteristically, I might add..) courteous. What I really mean is, "That's a pretty stupid freakin' thing to say!"

3. I thank my lucky stars that you are not so dense and inattentive when we are on the field together.

4. I hope the surgery is successful, and, either way, it can't possibly hurt.

JM

[Chris Viverito]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

Chris,

1. I prefer "know it all" to "Mr. Smarty Pants". It's more dignified.

2. I can only hope you've learned your lesson. (Today's "utes", I'm tellin' ya'. What's becoming of the world today?) When I say "Are you sure?", I'm just being (characteristically, I might add..) courteous. What I really mean is, "That's a pretty stupid freakin' thing to say!"

3. I thank my lucky stars that you are not so dense and inattentive when we are on the field together.

4. I hope the surgery is successful, and, either way, it can't possibly hurt.

JM

Oh? Now you getting personal. You're only saying these things because you know I have deep respect for my elders...and the older they are, the more respect they get. Which lands you at the top of my respect list, right above to my sweet frail old grandmother who's about to turn 90.

[UmpJM]

I graciously accept your sincere and profoundly heartfelt apology.

And don't let it happen again, ya' young whippersnapper!

JM