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Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 12, 2004, 08:28am

Replies: 12 Fed - Courtesy Runner Views: 1,998 Posted By joemoore To those who resorted to ad hominem attacks on... To those who resorted to ad hominem attacks on me, I would suggest that you try to realize when arguing that emotion may cloud your judgment. Don't resort to name calling or saying your opinion is...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 11, 2004, 05:30pm

Replies: 12 Fed - Courtesy Runner Views: 1,998 Posted By joemoore Projected means "in the future". A substitution... Projected means "in the future". A substitution is a change in the lineup card. All substitutions are marked immediately on the lineup card by rule. If the substitution is made immediately on the...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 11, 2004, 10:28am

Replies: 12 Fed - Courtesy Runner Views: 1,998 Posted By joemoore I appreciate the comments, much the same as what... I appreciate the comments, much the same as what I heard before. Yet, it is not written that way in the rules. The rules do not say a pitcher must take the field except in the case if he is...

Forum: Baseball Sat Apr 10, 2004, 11:30am

Replies: 12 Fed - Courtesy Runner Views: 1,998 Posted By joemoore In FED rules, there was a discussion about using... In FED rules, there was a discussion about using a curtesy runner for a substitute for the pitcher. These are the rules I found that were relevant to the discussion. Courtesy Runners 1. At any...

Forum: Basketball Thu Jan 23, 2003, 09:49am

Replies: 18 Getting the calls right Views: 2,461 Posted By joemoore With the players legs apart, the ball is going to... With the players legs apart, the ball is going to go through the legs, the player reacts and closes his legs like a hockey goalie and then bends his knees so that when the ball strikes his legs he...

Forum: Basketball Wed Jan 22, 2003, 11:06am

Replies: 18 Getting the calls right Views: 2,461 Posted By joemoore I started officiating last year. I've done a few... I started officiating last year. I've done a few Jr. High games, but I have done over 150 CYO games (CYO is a Catholic Rec League with a wide range of playing level from 4th grade to High School.) ...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jul 04, 2002, 10:07pm

Replies: 4 third strike foul tip caught or not... Views: 1,662 Posted By joemoore No bases right? The pitch did not get lodged in the mask, the foul ball got lodged in the mask.

Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 14, 2002, 04:22pm

Replies: 9 What would you do? Views: 1,485 Posted By joemoore Illegal cheering This cheer was in no way inducing a balk it was simply a continuous monotone chant that did not change as the pitcher was delivering. I have seen American Legion teams doing similar chants. ...

Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 14, 2002, 01:00pm

Replies: 9 What would you do? Views: 1,485 Posted By joemoore At this age, mom needs to untie the apron... At this age, mom needs to untie the apron strings. Boys that age are a bit crewd and trying to get in the other team's head is part of the game in my opinion. The other night, I had an umpire...

Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 14, 2002, 09:46am

Replies: 9 Position of field umpire Views: 3,495 Posted By joemoore I had asked my UIC that question this year: What... I had asked my UIC that question this year: What do I do if I'm getting in the way in the "C" position? His response was to try to adjust, but to give the edge to the fielder. In other words, if I...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 13, 2002, 02:00pm

Replies: 5 Selling calls Views: 1,455 Posted By joemoore I was working bases and after calling a "safe" on... I was working bases and after calling a "safe" on a pickoff, there was some minor grumbling. Between innings instead of heading for the outfield, I head for the only shade near home plate. (Shoot...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 13, 2002, 01:36pm

Replies: 15 Sliding at home plate Views: 4,414 Posted By joemoore In the end, the ump has final say. Hopefully, he... In the end, the ump has final say. Hopefully, he calls it the same way consistently. From the description I read, it sounds like I would have ruled the contact malicious. I include in my...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 13, 2002, 01:07pm

Replies: 8 Interference Views: 1,613 Posted By joemoore Was the runner already out and then flagrantly... Was the runner already out and then flagrantly interfered with the fielder making a chance at a double play? 9.01(d) gives the umpire sole discretion in ruling on unsportsmanlike conduct. I...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 13, 2002, 12:47pm

Replies: 11 How to deal with stupid dad? Views: 1,907 Posted By joemoore Ignoring it is usually the best approach. If I... Ignoring it is usually the best approach. If I can't tune him out, I try to answer the guy to myself in my mind -- (I was in the right position, it looked like the tag was made, I called him out.) ...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 13, 2002, 09:11am

Replies: 20 Quick Pitch? Views: 2,411 Posted By joemoore <B><I> I repeat, I dont think a FRACTION of a... <B><I> I repeat, I dont think a FRACTION of a second (SHOULD or COULD) be considered a complete stop. Mabey the rules could be changed to "the pitcher must come to a 2 mississippi stop". Just my...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 12, 2002, 03:02pm

Replies: 13 Another Idiotic Editorial Views: 1,694 Posted By joemoore Maybe I'm missing something. If I DON'T call a... Maybe I'm missing something. If I DON'T call a pitch that is only six inches off the plate, I have one team yelling at me. If I call it, usually only the batter complains and half his team tells...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 12, 2002, 02:38pm

Replies: 9 Anyone familiar with "NABA" rules..... Views: 1,431 Posted By joemoore Wow, if you drop below, it is a forfeit. How can... Wow, if you drop below, it is a forfeit. How can I get those games...easy money, just bait someone into cussing or arguing and toss 'em in the first inning. Forfeit. Let's go home. I guy get's...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 12, 2002, 02:30pm

Replies: 20 Quick Pitch? Views: 2,411 Posted By joemoore <quote><b> I don't think a fraction of a second... <quote><b> I don't think a fraction of a second could be considered a complete stop. Although I sure there are some technical scienctific umpires out there thay may disagree with me.</b> </quote> ...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 12, 2002, 02:21pm

Replies: 12 What is a reasonable time you expect to be notified for a game that's been cancelled? Views: 1,651 Posted By joemoore I've done it for nothing and for half a fee. I... I've done it for nothing and for half a fee. I prefer getting half a fee than nothing. At leat that covers his time for driving there.

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 12, 2002, 02:17pm

Replies: 3 Is This A Balk? Views: 999 Posted By joemoore ...without interruption... interruption... ...without interruption... interruption means stopping motion, you must continue once you start.

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 12, 2002, 02:09pm

Replies: 10 Ball strikes runner Views: 1,348 Posted By joemoore I think the rule is being mis-read. The... I think the rule is being mis-read. The phrase "...In making such a decision, the umpire must be convinced the ball passed through or by the infielder and that no other infielder had the chance...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 12, 2002, 01:46pm

Replies: 4 Babe Ruth protest Views: 1,287 Posted By joemoore In our in-house championship game, a player on... In our in-house championship game, a player on the losing team is thrown out at 3rd in a rundown and proceeds to throw a tantrum, ending with a helmet projectile from about 15 feet against the back...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 06, 2002, 09:58am

Replies: 3 Balk prior to Set position Views: 4,671 Posted By joemoore Well, yes, the runner can run, but he knows the... Well, yes, the runner can run, but he knows the pitcher is not going to deliver. In FED, the rule book states the pitcher is bound by the rules once he engaes the rubber. I don't see such a...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 05, 2002, 10:12pm

Replies: 3 Balk prior to Set position Views: 4,671 Posted By joemoore OBR There are 2 legal pitching positions:... OBR There are 2 legal pitching positions: windup and Set. You are not in the Set position until you bring your hands together and stop. From the set position, you can pitch, step and throw to...

Forum: Baseball Mon Feb 25, 2002, 09:47am

Replies: 53 umpire fees Views: 6,463 Posted By joemoore In one league you get $10 extra for working the... In one league you get $10 extra for working the plate (30/20). If only one ump shows, he gets the fee for base and plate. We get a lot of no-show base umps and happy plate umps. In our area,...

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