Question for the baseball guys

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Old School

Oh for goodness sake, you are right, this is so screwed up. Damn keyboard. Don't quite know what you mean by the apostrophe but this is bad. Between my keyboard and horrible grammar, I don't stand a chance. I should just give up but I'm too stupid to do that.

I declared a truce in another thread, but since you stated you didn't understand my apostrophe comment, I'll explain - not in a mean spirited fashion, but just for clarification, OK?

There is a difference between plural and possessive when it comes to using apostrophes. If you notice, I just used a plural (apostrophes) without using an apostrophe. That's because it's plural, not possessive or a contraction, like the two words, "That's" and "it's" are in this sentence.

In general, you use apostrophes when the word ending in "s" is possessive (i.e.: "Bob's" wiener) or is a contraction (i.e.: "it's" really big, meaning it is really big) but not when the word is just plural, such as in "wieners".

When a word naturally ends in "s" and you want to make it possessive, you put the apostrophe after the "s", which is really kind of weird.

I hope all that is correct, since I don't use a disclaimer in my signature. Although part of my job in marketing is to write copy, I haven't been to an English class since I graduated college back before dirt was invented.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Disagreeing doesn't make you right, it makes you obstinate.



The question isn't asking for opinions ("what do you think the rule should be?"), it's asking for facts ("what is the rule?")

Continuing to not understand the difference is a violation of forum rules.

Bob:

Obstinate. I like that word, but with OS, stubborn as a mule would be a better and more charitable despcription.

MTD, Sr.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

I declared a truce in another thread, but since you stated you didn't understand my apostrophe comment, I'll explain - not in a mean spirited fashion, but just for clarification, OK?

There is a difference between plural and possessive when it comes to using apostrophes. If you notice, I just used a plural (apostrophes) without using an apostrophe. That's because it's plural, not possessive or a contraction, like the two words, "That's" and "it's" are in this sentence.

In general, you use apostrophes when the word ending in "s" is possessive (i.e.: "Bob's" wiener) or is a contraction (i.e.: "it's" really big, meaning it is really big) but not when the word is just plural, such as in "wieners".

When a word naturally ends in "s" and you want to make it possessive, you put the apostrophe after the "s", which is really kind of weird.

I hope all that is correct, since I don't use a disclaimer in my signature. Although part of my job in marketing is to write copy, I haven't been to an English class since I graduated college back before dirt was invented.

Mark:

I thought Bob had bought a ball park frank and a beer at the game?

MTD, Sr.

[Old School]

Originally Posted by mbyron

"Danger Will Robinson! Danger!"

Thank you for the warning but if you notice, I am always in danger or under attack all the time. I've gotten use to it. It's like working DI games all the time. There are no breaks, you are always under the gun.

[Old School]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Disagreeing doesn't make you right, it makes you obstinate.

The question isn't asking for opinions ("what do you think the rule should be?"), it's asking for facts ("what is the rule?")

Continuing to not understand the difference is a violation of forum rules.

Bob, would it be possible to get a copy or link to the forum rules.

[Old School]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

I declared a truce in another thread, but since you stated you didn't understand my apostrophe comment, I'll explain - not in a mean spirited fashion, but just for clarification, OK?

There is a difference between plural and possessive when it comes to using apostrophes. If you notice, I just used a plural (apostrophes) without using an apostrophe. That's because it's plural, not possessive or a contraction, like the two words, "That's" and "it's" are in this sentence.

In general, you use apostrophes when the word ending in "s" is possessive (i.e.: "Bob's" wiener) or is a contraction (i.e.: "it's" really big, meaning it is really big) but not when the word is just plural, such as in "wieners".

When a word naturally ends in "s" and you want to make it possessive, you put the apostrophe after the "s", which is really kind of weird.

I hope all that is correct, since I don't use a disclaimer in my signature. Although part of my job in marketing is to write copy, I haven't been to an English class since I graduated college back before dirt was invented.

Thanks for the English lesson Mark. Now I remember, I was never any good at this subject. Now I remember why!

[rainmaker]

Originally Posted by Old School

Thank you for the warning but if you notice, I am always in danger or under attack all the time. I've gotten use to it. It's like working DI games all the time. There are no breaks, you are always under the gun.

The D1 refs that I know don't feel in danger or under attack all the time. You must be talking about wreck ball. That's where the real danger lies.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by Old School

Actually he can change sides while the pitch is being delivered, EXcept he will be automatically out for stepping across the plate. There is a rule about the batter switching but it's more to not make a mockery of the game. I think that's right, you can only do it once, but I know you also can't do it after 2 strikes either.

Far as I know there is no restriction on the pitcher, but you have to remember, common sense. If the pitcher switches to the other arm, then he/she won't be able to play defense very well because the glove on the wrong hand. Not very smart when you're that close to the batters and you can't play defense or acturately defend yourself. I would think the baseball forum would be able to answer this to the T.

http://www.learnenglish.de/mistakes/CommonMistakes.htm

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

The D1 refs that I know don't feel in danger or under attack all the time. You must be talking about wreck ball. That's where the real danger lies.

You're right, Juulie. In fact, it's getting so bad, I'm thinking about carrying a gun to games. Oh wait - never mind.


BTW - Juulie, please check your email. Thanks.

[Old School]

Originally Posted by JugglingReferee

http://www.learnenglish.de/mistakes/CommonMistakes.htm

I like the website....

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Old School

I like the website....

And...you spelled all four words correctly!!!

Just yanking your chain.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

And...you spelled all four words correctly!!!

Just yanking your chain.

I always pictured you with dark hair.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Back In The Saddle

I always pictured you with dark hair.

That's not me, it's my Uncle Lance.

[SamIAm]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

OK, I got sucked into this. Let me make some introductions: Old School, ignore list. Ignore list, Old School.

Thanks for the correction and BRILLIANT! The only problem is many others quote him which causes his post to be visible whether you ignore him or not.
It makes the ignore list nearly useless.

[Back In The Saddle]

Originally Posted by SamIAm

Thanks for the correction and BRILLIANT! The only problem is many others quote him which causes his post to be visible whether you ignore him or not.
It makes the ignore list nearly useless.

This is true. Way too much of his foolishness gets quoted. But the more of us that banish Old Stool to the ignore list, the fewer quotes will slip into the conversation.

As a public service, I think the forum software should automatically add him to everybody's ignore list (but allow Jeff to opt out because he's the Iron Ignorer and doesn't need no stinking ignore list to ignore him).