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Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 10, 2007, 09:34am

Replies: 93 Obstruction or Interference? Tricky call Views: 8,772 Posted By Sal Giaco Pete, Judging by the video, I would say that... Pete, Judging by the video, I would say that the batted ball was deflected by the pitcher and not "misplayed or booted". The only shot the pitcher really had to field the ball is after he ran it...

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 10, 2007, 05:45am

Replies: 93 Obstruction or Interference? Tricky call Views: 8,772 Posted By Sal Giaco JM, Good example and I do agree, however,... JM, Good example and I do agree, however, the key phrase (and also the INTENT of WHY this interpretation is worded this way is that the contact/collision occurred DURING the chase rather than...

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 09, 2007, 07:52pm

Replies: 93 Obstruction or Interference? Tricky call Views: 8,772 Posted By Sal Giaco Tim, Excellent post with great references. ... Tim, Excellent post with great references. I think, however, we need to understand the INTENT or ORIGIN of the MLBUM approved ruling. Personally, I believe the A.R. was put into place to...

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 09, 2007, 03:49pm

Replies: 93 Obstruction or Interference? Tricky call Views: 8,772 Posted By Sal Giaco Interference From MLBUM (2002) Example #4, pg. 51 Runner on first base, one out. Runner is running on the next pitch. The batter hits a ground ball back toward the pitcher. The pitcher deflects the ball in...

Forum: Baseball Thu Dec 07, 2006, 03:12pm

Replies: 21 ID this Face Mask Views: 4,834 Posted By Sal Giaco Navy Blue Mizuno Belt SDS, I have a navy blue Mizuno belt from Japan - if your interested in it, email me at [email protected] Sal

Forum: Baseball Mon Oct 23, 2006, 03:36pm

Replies: 59 Roger's finger 'stuff' Views: 5,637 Posted By Sal Giaco This is just speculation but here's what I think... This is just speculation but here's what I think happened. The Cardinals noticed something on Roger's pitching hand so LaRussa brought it up to the attention of HP umpire Alfonso Marquez. Fonzie...

Forum: Baseball Fri Oct 20, 2006, 07:34pm

Replies: 7 Mets Wagner bender for a BALL in 9th Views: 1,592 Posted By Sal Giaco The "proper" term for Darling's flinch is a... The "proper" term for Darling's flinch is a stee-ball ;) . As mentioned earlier, it is the result of poor timing or not tracking the ball all the way into the catcher's glove. Unfortunately, it...

Forum: Baseball Fri Oct 20, 2006, 04:18pm

Replies: 53 World Series Umpiring Crew Views: 5,217 Posted By Sal Giaco I agree with you - I don't think Fonzie and Bell,... I agree with you - I don't think Fonzie and Bell, the two guys with the least World Series experience, would be working the plate for a possible game 5 and/or 6. Although I think Marquez is nails...

Forum: Baseball Fri Oct 13, 2006, 01:44pm

Replies: 34 Det/Oak Gm 2 Views: 3,223 Posted By Sal Giaco I think you mean the "taint" - It taint the box... I think you mean the "taint" - It taint the box and it taint the scissors. It's some variation (sp) of the two mixed together.

Forum: Baseball Thu Oct 12, 2006, 08:04am

Replies: 34 Det/Oak Gm 2 Views: 3,223 Posted By Sal Giaco I'm not sure it would have been a long term... I'm not sure it would have been a long term discussion (probably just a clarification) but never the less, if this is how balks are handled at the MLB level, I hope this mentality filters it's way...

Forum: Baseball Thu Oct 12, 2006, 07:37am

Replies: 34 Det/Oak Gm 2 Views: 3,223 Posted By Sal Giaco I think Chris Hickman exactly understood my post.... I think Chris Hickman exactly understood my post. It's not the call, it's the way he handled the situation after the call. Wendlestedt acted like Leyland was coming out to argue balls & strikes. ...

Forum: Baseball Wed Oct 11, 2006, 09:01pm

Replies: 34 Det/Oak Gm 2 Views: 3,223 Posted By Sal Giaco Det/Oak Gm 2 Anybody see the balk Wendlestedt called in the first inning? I guess Leyland wasn't allowed to talk to him about it because just as he started out on Hunter, he pointed toward his knee & then waved...

Forum: Baseball Wed Oct 11, 2006, 06:38am

Replies: 11 Should we be... Views: 1,706 Posted By Sal Giaco You must have been working with a three man... You must have been working with a three man crew... or four man if you leave yourself out of it and just take care of your partners :D

Forum: Baseball Tue Oct 10, 2006, 11:12am

Replies: 26 DO you follow the ball to the base??? Views: 2,410 Posted By Sal Giaco Now you're starting to sound like "Charlie" - a... Now you're starting to sound like "Charlie" - a person who judges ability/knowlege based on how many years he's been umpiring. "Internet Umpires" are no different. Just because you post a thousand...

Forum: Baseball Mon Oct 09, 2006, 02:03pm

Replies: 26 DO you follow the ball to the base??? Views: 2,410 Posted By Sal Giaco Decide Your Angle Get To Your Spot Set Your... Decide Your Angle Get To Your Spot Set Your Feet Read a True Throw Hands On Knee Set Watch/Listen for "Click-Thump" Confirm Possession & Release (Eyes) Make Your Decision (Mentally) ...

Forum: Baseball Mon Oct 09, 2006, 01:28pm

Replies: 37 Authentic MLB Umpire Pants Views: 4,830 Posted By Sal Giaco Sorry Johnny, I already took the "indiclicker",... Sorry Johnny, I already took the "indiclicker", plate brush, dip can, a couple old pay stubs and some seed shells out of the pockets from my last game. Those items are not included but can be...

Forum: Baseball Thu Oct 05, 2006, 04:30pm

Replies: 37 Authentic MLB Umpire Pants Views: 4,830 Posted By Sal Giaco Don't waist your time SDS, the young cub just... Don't waist your time SDS, the young cub just doesn't get it. Now I know why he won't make his name public - if I was that naive, I would hide my identity as well. By the way LLUMPDAN13, they are...

Forum: Baseball Wed Oct 04, 2006, 10:07pm

Replies: 37 Authentic MLB Umpire Pants Views: 4,830 Posted By Sal Giaco Couldn't have said better myself, SDS -... Couldn't have said better myself, SDS - Especially for LLUMPDan13

Forum: Baseball Mon Oct 02, 2006, 07:45pm

Replies: 37 Authentic MLB Umpire Pants Views: 4,830 Posted By Sal Giaco Authentic MLB Umpire Pants I just came across two pairs of the following: Authentic MLB Fechheimer/Logo Athletic Plate Pants Size 39x32 with the logo on the left upper thigh (Actual Pants of a MLB Umpire - name embrodiered...

Forum: Baseball Thu Sep 28, 2006, 05:23pm

Replies: 14 When is it considered a Legal Catch?? Views: 1,978 Posted By Sal Giaco Master of the Obvious ;) Master of the Obvious ;)

Forum: Baseball Wed Sep 27, 2006, 08:18pm

Replies: 14 When is it considered a Legal Catch?? Views: 1,978 Posted By Sal Giaco I'm not totally sure on this because it's never... I'm not totally sure on this because it's never happened and don't remember ever being trained on it..... I would probably point at it and verbally say "that's detached equipment" - then I would...

Forum: Baseball Wed Sep 27, 2006, 01:05pm

Replies: 14 When is it considered a Legal Catch?? Views: 1,978 Posted By Sal Giaco Assuming he secures the ball in flight with his... Assuming he secures the ball in flight with his hat, this is not a catch - it is considered "detatched equipment". Since it was a batted ball, the B/R is awarded three bases. The ball also remains...

Forum: Baseball Sun Sep 24, 2006, 12:47am

Replies: 51 Balk Views: 4,693 Posted By Sal Giaco You got me on that one!!! You got me on that one!!!

Forum: Baseball Sat Sep 23, 2006, 11:15pm

Replies: 51 Balk Views: 4,693 Posted By Sal Giaco I already bought a copy back in 02. But since I... I already bought a copy back in 02. But since I only work NCAA ball and I've been trained on OBR, I really don't have a need to get the latest edition. Sorry :(

Forum: Baseball Sat Sep 23, 2006, 09:52pm

Replies: 51 Balk Views: 4,693 Posted By Sal Giaco Very informative Carl! However, I appreciate... Very informative Carl! However, I appreciate your knowledge in the umpiring rules arena a little more ;)

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