Jim Palmer trying to match Tim McCarver

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by REFANDUMP

It's debateable whether or not the first baseman had the bag or not. I don't think he did, but I wouldn't have overruled on that play unless I was 100% sure. My question is, why is the 1st base umpire so far out onto the infield to make this call. This is the same position Welke had earlier in the year when the pulled foot was missed in the Rockies game. I typically only venture 2 (maybe 3) steps onto the infield from the "A" position on a play at first, and I always have view of the bag on this type of play, and also a better look at a swipe tag. I think the base umpires positioning is the biggest problem here.

I have watched this video at least 10 times and I still don't think it was ever debatable. Out! Would I have said that if I was at HP, who knows? But I agree I probably wouldn't have overruled the play. Then again, if I was at HP!!!!!!! aint gong to happen..

I also agree he was not only too far away from the line, (more than 90, for Rut's sake), but locked hisself in by being on one knee.

[David B]

Originally Posted by jicecone

I have watched this video at least 10 times and I still don't think it was ever debatable. Out! Would I have said that if I was at HP, who knows? But I agree I probably wouldn't have overruled the play. Then again, if I was at HP!!!!!!! aint gong to happen..

I also agree he was not only too far away from the line, (more than 90, for Rut's sake), but locked hisself in by being on one knee.

I agree completely. The umpire had a horrible angle, went on one knee which is bad, but he probably got the call right.

I'm with you, if I'm PU, i ain't changing the call. In the article he said he saw daylight, but also from his angle PU couldn't see when the ball actually was in the glove so he was IMO "not certain" as he said of the play. Should have kept his mouth shut.

Thanks
David

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by jicecone

I have watched this video at least 10 times and I still don't think it was ever debatable. SAFE!

Fixed that for you.

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

Fixed that for you.

Do you write political ads for a living? You should, your very good at having no opinion but, trying to turn everyone else's around.

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by jicecone

Do you write political ads for a living? You should, your very good at having no opinion but, trying to turn everyone else's around.

Really? My "opinion" wasn't obvious?

Here, I'll type slowly:


F3 was off the bag when he gloved the ball.

The runner was safe.

The umpires got the call right.

[briancurtin]

What if there was running lane interference?

*grabs popcorn*

[LMan]

Originally Posted by briancurtin

What if there was running lane interference?

*grabs popcorn*

That's U3's job.

[David B]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

Really? My "opinion" wasn't obvious?

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Obvious?

I don't think there is anything "obvious" on this play ...

Thanks
David

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

Really? My "opinion" wasn't obvious?

Here, I'll type slowly:


F3 was off the bag when he gloved the ball.

The runner was safe.

The umpires got the call right.

In your opinion!

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by jicecone

In your opinion!

Well, DUH.

My opinion is what you claimed was missing. Glad to see you figured it out this time.