Forum: Football
Fri Oct 05, 2007, 10:15am
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Views: 1,900
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Sep 25, 2007, 03:55pm
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Replies: 85
Views: 6,871
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Aug 30, 2007, 03:46pm
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,670
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Forum: Football
Fri Aug 24, 2007, 01:41pm
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Views: 2,409
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Forum: Football
Fri Aug 24, 2007, 01:33pm
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,384
You truly are Jurassic:D
Back in the day when...
You truly are Jurassic:D
Back in the day when unions had a purpose crossing a picket line meant something. It's a brave new world
I would have no problem doing these games. I'm an arbiter of...
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Forum: Football
Fri Aug 24, 2007, 12:56pm
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,384
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Aug 17, 2007, 11:08am
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,879
Just noting my approval to what looks like a...
Just noting my approval to what looks like a trend away from the phantom tag and neighborhood play at the MLB level.
Nothing to get excited about. My approval of the trend has no bearing on your...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Aug 17, 2007, 10:55am
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,879
I have to say I'm very confused.
If my...
I have to say I'm very confused.
If my assumption is wrong it means we are in agreement, that would not be good for you. But if my assumption is correct why would you even be bringing it up?
1....
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Aug 16, 2007, 06:07pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,879
Originally Posted by Don Mueller
And why...
Originally Posted by Don Mueller
And why praytell would you make a call contrary to what you saw?
That indeed would be a smittyism
Your response
My OP very similar. Reds F4 receives ball...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Aug 16, 2007, 03:08pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,879
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Aug 16, 2007, 01:44pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,879
When the obvious call isn't the right call
Another example last night of MLB umps making the right call instead of the obvious call.
Reds/Cubs game last night, bottom 2. Throw beats Fox to second by at least 6 feet. F4 makes the obligatory...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Aug 14, 2007, 05:37pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,481
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Aug 14, 2007, 02:14pm
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,588
I don't remember saying it looks dumb, in fact...
I don't remember saying it looks dumb, in fact looks has nothing to do with it. Doing paperwork during live ball action can only lead to problems. It's a practical issue. Much like brushing the base...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Aug 14, 2007, 10:32am
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,588
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Aug 13, 2007, 02:02pm
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,588
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Aug 10, 2007, 10:53am
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,588
It's not a BIG deal.
It is
1. A method...
It's not a BIG deal.
It is
1. A method of game administration that no one teaches or endorses
2. A method of game administration that any evaluator would make a critical comment on.
3. A...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Aug 09, 2007, 01:28pm
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,588
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Aug 09, 2007, 12:44pm
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,588
Not a big deal. You minimized it when Tuss...
Not a big deal. You minimized it when Tuss brought it up, I just brought the perspective that it was an unneeded distraction and unprofessional.
If you think holding the card in hand and looking...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Aug 08, 2007, 04:40pm
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,588
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Aug 06, 2007, 01:46pm
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,896
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Aug 06, 2007, 01:26pm
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,896
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Aug 06, 2007, 12:35pm
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,896
You sure?
Have you ever had a batter that's...
You sure?
Have you ever had a batter that's been giving you grief, maybe needs an attitude adjustment and you look a little harder for strikes? Maybe give an extra ball or ball and a half on the...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Aug 06, 2007, 11:53am
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,896
Bob,
I appreciate your opinions, knowledge...
Bob,
I appreciate your opinions, knowledge and experience, but I have a small problem here.
In my last question, yes I would strike it for two reasons
1. I like strikes
2. It's the expected...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Aug 05, 2007, 01:34pm
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,896
Question.
Obvious sac situation, batter...
Question.
Obvious sac situation, batter squares early, bat across the plate and at the very top of strike zone. F1 delivers, pitch is 1" above the bat and out of the zone, batter makes no offer,...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Aug 05, 2007, 09:38am
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Replies: 74
Views: 5,896
Simply put:
It is very difficult to remain...
Simply put:
It is very difficult to remain motionless when squared to bunt.
If there is any movement forward or toward the ball I will strike it.
The benefit of doubt will certainly be in favor...
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