Reds/Pirates Catcher Obstruction (7.13)

[Altor]

Did New York invoke Rule 7.13 because Mesoraco appeared to have to adjust his path halfway down the line to avoid the Pirates' catcher? Certainly they don't expect a catcher to not have his foot on the plate while taking a throw for a force out?

Interestingly, the Pirates asked if Mesoraco blocked the plate later in this game and New York said he didn't, but he did miss the tag. If anybody has that video, I'd like to see it too.

[MD Longhorn]

Not the foot on the plate, but the body in the basepath.

That said... I don't see any deviation by the runner here. I'm not sure I call this.

Also - I was unaware obstruction was something they could go to replay on.

[ozzy6900]

I agree, MD. I didn't see any deviation at all, on the part of the runner. Personally, I think everyone is turning into a bunch of pussies with this IR crap. Call it, don't call it - IR will fix it.

Go back to live and die with the damn call!

[bob jenkins]

I have read elsewhere that Torre indicated the replay officials were wrong on this. The out should have stood.

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

I agree, MD. I didn't see any deviation at all, on the part of the runner. Personally, I think everyone is turning into a bunch of pussies with this IR crap. Call it, don't call it - IR will fix it.

Go back to live and die with the damn call!

I agree Oz. Next thing you know, were going to have to review the reviews then send the reviews to an arbitration board and the final decision will be made by The Supreme Court. All because of the cry-baby whining perfection sickos that scream injustice over a GAME. A FREAKING GAME

[charliej47]

I was watching the game and I think they were talking about him blocking the plate/path while waiting for the ball.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by charliej47

I was watching the game and I think they were talking about him blocking the plate/path while waiting for the ball.

That's not shocking... at least that's HALF of the rule...

[JJ]

Wow. With the bases loaded this isn't even a tag play. The catcher caught the ball with his foot on the plate and backed out of there (away from the plate). No way I call safe on this play. I wonder what the reviewer saw that convinced him.

JJ