Forum: Baseball
Wed Nov 06, 2002, 03:25pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,175
Buckeye12:
Your dealing with two different...
Buckeye12:
Your dealing with two different structures. Non high school rates are usually where the 150% structure enteres the equation, but not entirely. You see in high school there are many...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Nov 03, 2002, 02:06am
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,175
Sneallyk:
Listed below are the fees that...
Sneallyk:
Listed below are the fees that our group charges in Northern California, specifically, the Santa Clara Valley area. (AKA Silicon Valley)
Check out our umpire website for...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Oct 26, 2002, 02:36am
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,098
Gentlemen: (Most of you are, I'm sure)
Talk...
Gentlemen: (Most of you are, I'm sure)
Talk about a pissing match. Wow!
The IFF rule certainly appears to be much more controversial than it should ever be. I can't believe that so many of...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Oct 14, 2002, 10:28pm
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,601
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Oct 04, 2002, 01:22pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,861
Pete -
Rarely is their an outstanding...
Pete -
Rarely is their an outstanding pitcher or batter that doesn't prefer the 'fast' game to the slow one. The slower the turnover time the more difficultly there is in making subtle...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Sep 30, 2002, 10:38pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,609
Jim -
Thank you for your comments, again,...
Jim -
Thank you for your comments, again, in support of what was the intent behind umpire participation at the LL world series. I, too, have witnessed this along with other minor league...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Sep 28, 2002, 02:57am
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,609
Pete -
I'm amazed that nobody's responding. ...
Pete -
I'm amazed that nobody's responding. When I initially read your thread I thought "this is a no brainer." I expected many to respond right away. I feel honored to break the ice and be the...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Sep 18, 2002, 02:15am
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,372
Changeup -
I really wish not to cloud the...
Changeup -
I really wish not to cloud the point being made about a batter having to "OFFER" at a pitched ball while in the process of, or preparing to bunt. OFFERING is certainly the critera that...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Sep 13, 2002, 02:25pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,848
MARTY - GREYMULE
Thanks for the info Marty. ...
MARTY - GREYMULE
Thanks for the info Marty. My research yesterday did indicate that Paul Dickson (Harcourt Press) has produced a newer version (Jan 99) of the book you referenced in your reply to...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Sep 12, 2002, 08:27pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,848
TO ANY AND ALL ...
I'm seaching for the most...
TO ANY AND ALL ...
I'm seaching for the most comprehensive book that covers the language of baseball / jargon and the origins of these words and phrases. Is there anyone who has come accross...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Sep 06, 2002, 12:23am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,394
Harmbu -
Everything sounds OK except one...
Harmbu -
Everything sounds OK except one thing. This would not be called a "foul" ball, it would be a "dead" ball, and if there were 2 strikes on the batter prior to the action, the batter is out...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Aug 29, 2002, 04:45pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,627
Freix -
Yes, what you say is true. However...
Freix -
Yes, what you say is true. However one still needs resourses from which to gather the information which will ultimate shape and establish their own opinion/position.
You are probably...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Aug 29, 2002, 02:08pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,627
"Bfair" - Freix
You wrote .."So, because...
"Bfair" - Freix
You wrote .."So, because someone owns a forum it makes them more qualified than the reader to determine who can contribute best to that open forum? Hmmm..."
Wow! Did you...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Aug 29, 2002, 03:15am
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,627
Pete -
To quote a very old group of rockers...
Pete -
To quote a very old group of rockers "You can't always get what you want, but if you try, somehow, you may find, you'll get what you need."
Asking for feedback, in the very best sense,...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Aug 06, 2002, 01:09am
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,586
AN AFTER THOUGHT!
As umpires, most of us...
AN AFTER THOUGHT!
As umpires, most of us do not interpret what we 'see' in the same way. Nor do we explain that which we saw in the same way. I know that when it comes to the subject of...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Aug 06, 2002, 12:52am
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,586
David Emerling & others:
The information...
David Emerling & others:
The information you provided, in and of itself, does not necessarily result in any violations. No 'balk' in either situation.
Please read 8.01 (b).... "From the...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Aug 02, 2002, 10:38pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,089
SVENSKAR - PETE B:
I too, like Pete,...
SVENSKAR - PETE B:
I too, like Pete, purchased the "new" platinum model of the West Vest this year (Feb 02) from Gerry Davis sports.
It's not a step down from the 'Gold' model, but a step up. ...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Apr 28, 2002, 02:40pm
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Replies: 49
Views: 7,529
buckweat -
Basically OBR rule 8.05 speaks...
buckweat -
Basically OBR rule 8.05 speaks about the specifics that a 'pitcher' does or does not do which results in a penalty of a balk. It does not address all balk penalties.
4.03 speaks to...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Apr 28, 2002, 01:53pm
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Replies: 49
Views: 7,529
buckweat -
This issue of 'taking a sign...
buckweat -
This issue of 'taking a sign off the rubber' is one of the many rules which have different applications for high school (Fed), college (NCAA-NAIA) and 'pro' ball. An excellent...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Apr 15, 2002, 03:53pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,161
Bob
We're talking about the very same move...
Bob
We're talking about the very same move that 'lefty's' make when being successful in p/o attempts at first base. The hanging foot element can also be present with righty's. The language of...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Apr 15, 2002, 02:31pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,161
GENTLEMEN OF BLUE:
Once again this...
GENTLEMEN OF BLUE:
Once again this issue surfaces. The question deals with when is the pitcher (RH in this case) committed to pitch to the batter and unable to attempt a pick-off at first...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Apr 14, 2002, 02:51pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,039
Pete -
It is unfortunate that some baseball...
Pete -
It is unfortunate that some baseball games are longer than they should be or need to be. As many officials have stated in this thread, some reasons are valid and justified and have a...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Apr 10, 2002, 01:04pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,269
Bob -
Ok Bob, I've reviewed the case book...
Bob -
Ok Bob, I've reviewed the case book play you refered to, however I really don't think were talking about the same circumstances. Clearly the action taken by the BR in 7.3.5I would create a...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Apr 10, 2002, 02:47am
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,269
Bob -
I'd be more than willing to listen to...
Bob -
I'd be more than willing to listen to the argument offered at 7.3.5l, as you say, however I don't have a 7.3.5l in my Federation rule book. ??? Please explain. Are you refering to 7-3-5a...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Apr 07, 2002, 06:21pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,269
Freix -
The only comment I'll make is this. ...
Freix -
The only comment I'll make is this. The moment the ball passes by the plate it's a ball or a strike. Not one, two or three seconds later.
I agree that most umpires, the good ones,...
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