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Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 12, 2001, 12:18am

Replies: 10 infield fly mechanics Views: 1,753 Posted By oregonblue And if it is blustery, try watching the defense... And if it is blustery, try watching the defense move to the ball, as I forgot to do the other day. Good thing the SS made the catch (over his shoulder)! R3 tagged and scored on this. Pat

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 12, 2001, 12:11am

Replies: 7 Base shoes Views: 1,697 Posted By oregonblue I tried the size I have worn for 35 years in the... I tried the size I have worn for 35 years in the Spotbilt turf shoe this year. Way narrow. Tried next full size and only gained about 3/16" to 1/4" in length and width is comfortable. I really...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 11, 2001, 11:52pm

Replies: 16 Trouble Ball Views: 2,068 Posted By oregonblue In the early years of my career as umpire, I once... In the early years of my career as umpire, I once (ONLY ONCE!) tried to get to the outfield from B or C. Shorten story: baserunner and I collide and I don't see catch/no catch. I get up and...

Forum: Baseball Wed Feb 28, 2001, 03:28am

Replies: 11 Are protest rulings precedents? Views: 1,907 Posted By oregonblue Squire Wickham, Unless you have interior... Squire Wickham, Unless you have interior plumbing, the fact that you are a lawyer does not preclude you being considered a gentleman. At least as long as you umpire. :-)! LOL!

Forum: Baseball Tue Feb 27, 2001, 01:51am

Replies: 11 NFHS baseball courstey runners Views: 1,308 Posted By oregonblue I would add that if you haven't kept good... I would add that if you haven't kept good records, and the sitch like Moose's occurred, then no one has official proof that this CR is an illegal substitute. Without that proof, there can be no...

Forum: Baseball Sun Feb 25, 2001, 07:32pm

Replies: 71 A changed call at Texas Views: 5,507 Posted By oregonblue WW, if I am mistaken, then I apologize. Yes, I... WW, if I am mistaken, then I apologize. Yes, I was referring to that 2/23 post earlier in this thread. ANd you all should know by now that I am not one of the mean spirited...I try to keep my...

Forum: Baseball Sat Feb 24, 2001, 08:34pm

Replies: 10 FED bat rule--what will it be like? Views: 1,622 Posted By oregonblue GeeBee!!! Even though the plate conference questions about legality of equipment can ameliorate the umpires liability exposure, there are still admonishments in the NFHS book to inspect all equipment [bats,...

Forum: Baseball Sat Feb 24, 2001, 08:23pm

Replies: 19 Dead-ball Area & Views: 2,996 Posted By oregonblue Loss of body control? Does you mean he peed his pants??? GRIN! Sorry, couldn't resist.

Forum: Baseball Sat Feb 24, 2001, 08:19pm

Replies: 71 A changed call at Texas Views: 5,507 Posted By oregonblue Hmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!! I am not a CC or WW hater...nor am I a member of any other camp, except umpires struggling to learn how to do it better. In fact, I appreciate the scholarship that WW brings to the table. I would...

Forum: Baseball Sun Feb 18, 2001, 12:48am

Replies: 22 One more question about the General Instructions Views: 3,184 Posted By oregonblue protests??? Oregon School Activities Assn. does not allow protests in Fed ball. Resolve it on the field or ...TS! In other ball around here, most of the coaches don't know the rules well enough to do it right,...

Forum: Baseball Fri Feb 16, 2001, 08:17pm

Replies: 15 Some advice, perhaps? Views: 1,945 Posted By oregonblue Lawyers we are not!!! Of course we all realize that none of the posters to this thread, at least so far, is an attorney; therefore, none of this "advice" should be construed as "legal advice". I have worked for a couple...

Forum: Baseball Fri Feb 16, 2001, 03:23am

Replies: 1 2001 Fed case book query Views: 1,314 Posted By oregonblue Please compare case book 8.4.1, situation C, with... Please compare case book 8.4.1, situation C, with 8.4.2, situation P. Seems to me that if 8.4.1g doesn't apply to the BR in the 1st cite, then it doesn't apply to the BR in the 2nd cite. Therefore,...

Forum: Baseball Mon Feb 12, 2001, 02:08am

Replies: 4 Declaring your fidelity to officiating baseball... Views: 1,574 Posted By oregonblue Warren, I agree with your position and believe in... Warren, I agree with your position and believe in fidelity to the game and its rules. Unfortunately, loyalty to one's assn. and the duty to err on the side of the integrity of the game are sometimes...

Forum: Baseball Fri Jan 12, 2001, 03:21am

Replies: 15 Batter steps out, pitcher balks, always a do over? Views: 4,250 Posted By oregonblue Jim Mills... Before I checked authorship, I... Jim Mills... Before I checked authorship, I thought that your post above was the return of WW. I, for one, miss ya on these bds, Warren, you thin skinned Aussie bloke! e-mail me!

Forum: Baseball Sat Dec 30, 2000, 03:52am

Replies: 75 Answer to second one-question test Views: 5,935 Posted By oregonblue disappointment and dismay I have learned a lot about baseball matters in perusing this thread. That is good. Not so good is what I percieve to be unnecessary and untoward taking of offense by a few posters. So all of...

Forum: Baseball Wed Dec 27, 2000, 03:39am

Replies: 54 Ejections Views: 4,872 Posted By oregonblue they call good... Jim, by that phrase, do you mean:good with rules, solid mechanix and hustle, and (the usually learned rather than natural) ability to hear what they need to hear? I agree. About 80-85% of assets...

Forum: Baseball Tue Dec 26, 2000, 04:14pm

Replies: 54 Ejections Views: 4,872 Posted By oregonblue The few, the proud,... Semper Fi requires that I make a point. Marines are not "wimps", anymore than are Rangers or SF. USMC, 1967-71. IMHO, like me, WW takes a very intellectual approach to the rules. THis does...

Forum: Baseball Thu Dec 21, 2000, 12:39am

Replies: 54 Ejections Views: 4,872 Posted By oregonblue I agree, Warren. That's one ballsy LL Pres,... I agree, Warren. That's one ballsy LL Pres, IMHO. 2 examples: I'm bases on Sr LL game MANY years ago. Runner scored on errant relay throw from F6. Runner threw elbow at catcher. I waited for...

Forum: Baseball Sat Dec 16, 2000, 11:30pm

Replies: 75 Answer to second one-question test Views: 5,935 Posted By oregonblue FYI, McGriff's gas been quieter than this board... FYI, McGriff's gas been quieter than this board lately. Oh, and Carl, did you get my e-mail?

Forum: Baseball Fri Dec 15, 2000, 12:17am

Replies: 75 Answer to second one-question test Views: 5,935 Posted By oregonblue All please remember that I said something about... All please remember that I said something about being devil's advocate in my last post. I am not implying that anyone is WRONG on this issue. Just trying to push the discussion envelope. We did...

Forum: Baseball Thu Dec 14, 2000, 12:49am

Replies: 75 Answer to second one-question test Views: 5,935 Posted By oregonblue Carl and Warren: Warren and Carl, you are both experienced and erudite. Your comments are are thoughtful and rational. Carl, I appreciate your providing the specifically published points in those references. I...

Forum: Baseball Tue Dec 12, 2000, 10:32pm

Replies: 13 Out of this world Contracts $ and this - Views: 1,946 Posted By oregonblue This is capitalism at its best, or worst?????? This is capitalism at its best, or worst??????

Forum: Baseball Tue Dec 12, 2000, 10:29pm

Replies: 75 Answer to second one-question test Views: 5,935 Posted By oregonblue Time for my 2 cents...IMHO, I belive that a feint... Time for my 2 cents...IMHO, I belive that a feint does not necessarily require a throwing motion, but it does require a step toward a base. In Carl's set-up, R1 is retired even though F1's pivot...

Forum: Baseball Mon Dec 11, 2000, 04:04am

Replies: 16 Over-Turning your partners call Views: 2,200 Posted By oregonblue Warren, thank you for your excellent assessment... Warren, thank you for your excellent assessment of the situation. Something that I've never heard discussed before (in 3 different assns.) was how to deal with the "I know something you don't know"...

Forum: Baseball Sun Dec 10, 2000, 03:09am

Replies: 16 Over-Turning your partners call Views: 2,200 Posted By oregonblue FWIW, While once accused of an inappropriate... FWIW, While once accused of an inappropriate overrule during a LL game with a parent from the stands doing bases (several years ago and I was not guilty), I've never sought to overrule another ump. ...

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