You have to see this one!

ozzy6900 · #1 (**permalink**) Sun Sep 30, 2012, 05:05pm

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Originally Posted by jicecone

I don't think the officials were certain about any runner tagging up or touching, so they made them all start from their original position so as to acertain there would be no appeal of a missed base. Seems logical to me.

Morse added a little flair to it by swinging. After the game he stated " I was just trying to get another thread started on the Official Forum".

What a guy!!!!!!

As ridiculous as this sounds, it is the only logical explanation.

voiceoflg · #2 (**permalink**) Sun Sep 30, 2012, 07:00pm

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Originally Posted by ozzy6900

As ridiculous as this sounds, it is the only logical explanation.

I have a question of logic. Why isn't there a yellow line above which would be a home run that would help make these calls a bit more obvious?

jicecone · #3 (**permalink**) Sun Sep 30, 2012, 10:26pm

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Originally Posted by voiceoflg

I have a question of logic. Why isn't there a yellow line above which would be a home run that would help make these calls a bit more obvious?

Ok Rich, time to close this thread down. This guy is way too logical for this forum.

Rita C · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 01, 2012, 12:10am

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Originally Posted by jicecone

ok rich, time to close this thread down. This guy is way too logical for this forum.

:d

CT1 · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 01, 2012, 06:12am

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Originally Posted by voiceoflg

I have a question of logic. Why isn't there a yellow line above which would be a home run that would help make these calls a bit more obvious?

(1) It wouldn't fit with the Busch Stadium decor.

(2) It would detract from the advertising signs located just above & behind the wall, & they certainly can't have that.

voiceoflg · #6 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 01, 2012, 06:59am

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Originally Posted by CT1

(1) It wouldn't fit with the Busch Stadium decor.

(2) It would detract from the advertising signs located just above & behind the wall, & they certainly can't have that.

Ah...so it isn't the game the people pay to see. It is the advertising.

Got it.

Manny A · #7 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 01, 2012, 09:01am

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Originally Posted by voiceoflg

Ah...so it isn't the game the people pay to see. It is the advertising.

Got it.

That yellow line doesn't always work, either. I've seen batted balls clear the line, and the umpires still have a hard time discerning if they did. Same with the foul poles, and determining if the ball crossed in front of or behind them. It often makes me wonder why those poles aren't something like black where it would be easier to see an off-white ball cross in front or behind.

Altor · #8 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 01, 2012, 10:37am

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Originally Posted by Manny A

It often makes me wonder why those poles aren't something like black where it would be easier to see an off-white ball cross in front or behind.

And the yellow line on top of the fence with the yellow foul pole makes even less sense. In once case, the yellow is in play. In the other, it is out of play.

rbmartin · #9 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 01, 2012, 11:34am

The most important things we can learn from this is, whatever level you are working as an umpire,..
a) learn , know and discuss the ground rules of the facility you are working before the game.
b) before the game, make a thorough walk around of the field to see if there is anything beyond the fence (poles, trees, signage etc) which can fool you into making an improper call.