Forum: Baseball
Sun Dec 26, 2004, 07:47pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,441
What goes around comes around!
Bob Davidson was quoted as saying he realized he needed Baseball more than it needed him.
I'm sure the three due for reinstatement will be even better than they were before the "resignations". A...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Oct 30, 2004, 10:29pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,026
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Jul 18, 2004, 09:52pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,790
Comparison/Pricing, etc.
How about some comparisons between the MdDavid Interawear and the Under Armor warmer weather products? Does anyone out there have some of both, and what are your opinions on the effectiveness of...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Jun 07, 2004, 07:29pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,282
Do they ever ask an Umpire for help?
Nick:
I have wondered about this design flaw also. My West Vest knock-off came with pads on each arm which I quickly cut off as they were useless, being on the SIDE of the arms -(triceps) when...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon May 17, 2004, 09:58pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,711
Believable Perceptions, perhaps?
One doesn't need a scorebook to know the score, but most folks would find the scorekeeper more believable than some spectator without anything but his memory saying "it's 10-6 in favor of Smitty's". ...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon May 17, 2004, 09:14pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,711
Careful, Carl, you just hit the beehive!
Carl, you've just activated the "balls and strikes are the plate umpires job" reactionary forces.
Like you, I carry my indicator for plate or bases.
Just the other day my normal partner and...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon May 10, 2004, 09:31pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,383
Additional info on same subject
On the same subject matter, check out the Davis-ing today thread for some interesting information. You'll be surprised to see some of the users of forearm protection identify themselves.
Senior
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Forum: Baseball
Mon May 10, 2004, 09:15pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,383
Want to feel good?-----Or look good?
Since I'd rather NOT get hit, than worry about how it looks, I wear a Cooper hockey arm shiv which protects from the wrist up to the upper bicep.
I got fed up with getting hit, and started...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Aug 25, 2003, 09:38pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,083
Let common sense prevail.......
Hey Garth, I thought it was bound to happen sooner or later.
Since my participation on the boards is selfishly aimed at learning, rather than teaching, I am often dismayed at the direction some...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Aug 11, 2003, 09:52pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,098
Green is a Softball color
Green shirts are worn by the I/S/A softball umpires, both slow and fast pitch.
The only uniform difference is the hat, which has different identification for fast or slow.
Down here in...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun May 04, 2003, 10:45pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,271
High level Bush league
I can't believe some Coach at that level allowed his player to do something as bush as that!
T-ball, Coach pitch, low level Little League, maybe, but never above that level.
Was the Catcher...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun May 04, 2003, 10:31pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,956
It's tough, but possible.......
If it's done smoothly, without gaining ground toward home, it's all right.
Carl Childress researched this thoroughly, and got an authoritative opinion from PBUC on this very subject.
The...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Mar 29, 2003, 10:55pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,350
A Tempest in a Tea-pot!
Right on, Chuckfan1,
Except for the Anal-retentives, who gives a good hoot about your Indicator?
Unless you're fortunate enough to be working under ideal conditions, (a working scoreboard...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Mar 25, 2003, 07:37pm
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Replies: 77
Views: 7,896
Two man isn't the best.......
but for most of us, it's as good as it gets.
There are some problems with any coverage, even four man when they rotate.
Since most of us will never work the upper levels of the game, we...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Jan 18, 2003, 09:45pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,916
"That's why you're paying two of us!"
"Ah, yes, the old "I didn't see it" situation.
As often as we hear about this type of "partnering", it's a wonder more murders don't occur during games.
Did you ask your partner just what...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Jan 04, 2003, 08:58pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,469
I always figured why not?
Since I haven't attended a pro school, I haven't been under any pressure to NOT use an indicator, therefore I always have one, both at the dish, and on the bases. I'm afraid I have to agree with Carl...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Dec 22, 2002, 06:22pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,077
Is this the one?
The +POS early bird flyer has the UHB Mizuno Umpire Helmet on sale for $116.76, regularly $145.95, if this is the one you're looking for. On sale during December only!
Phone # is 1-800-323-5722....
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Oct 04, 2002, 09:31pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,557
Buckeye:
I don't know how your...
Buckeye:
I don't know how your state (Ohio?) works, but I can tell you that in sunny Florida it's hard to determine whose fanny to kiss.
First off, test grades come into...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Oct 01, 2002, 10:03pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,509
Sounds like a good idea to me!
I read the Newsweek article, and would be interested in seeing a "grading scale" report on all MLB umpires showing how they compare with each other.
We've heard over the years of various umpires...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Aug 21, 2002, 09:48pm
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,154
David:
No, you're not an old fuddy duddy,...
David:
No, you're not an old fuddy duddy, but you are part of a vanishing breed. Every year there are fewer folks who respect the game for what it's been, (real baseball), and more who expect it...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Aug 06, 2002, 08:27pm
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Replies: 101
Views: 10,011
Hey , Pete, are you checking this out?
It seems like only yesterday, (or several months ago), that Pete Booth wondered why this board wasn't very active, and what could be done to get it in gear.
Pete, it looks like you've found the...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Jul 27, 2002, 09:42pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,630
Discretion is the better part of valor!
I can't imagine a partner asking for help AFTER calling a foul, but if he did, I'd certainly get real close to him before responding....and then I'd tell him to go get the ketchup from the concession...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Jul 27, 2002, 08:50pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,630
You guessed 'er, Chester!
The Plate Ump should be embarrassed by his premature call, and the Base Ump by his erroneous attempt to correct a bad foul ball call.
Once "foul" is declared, that's it. Runners stop running,...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Jul 24, 2002, 10:10pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,874
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Jul 20, 2002, 11:27pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,200
It depends on who the Umpire is......
I believe it depends on your specific situation. Those of us who are fortunate enough to be able to choose freely probably go more toward the "paid" grouping. However, some of us also like to umpire...
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