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Forum: Baseball Wed May 28, 2008, 11:46pm

Replies: 25 Gary Cederstrom - Padres vs. Cardinals Views: 2,876 Posted By [email protected] No, the hockey mask won't prevent all injuries. ... No, the hockey mask won't prevent all injuries. I had a ball hit my shoulder and then the back of my jaw. That smarted more than a bit. But it is far more protective then the standard mask. I...

Forum: Baseball Sat May 24, 2008, 09:37pm

Replies: 10 Base shoes? Views: 2,526 Posted By [email protected] My podiatrist says NB are the best you can get... My podiatrist says NB are the best you can get for problem feet--I have your problem in my right foot. I use the NB high tops with orthotics in them. I polish over the N on the side and it keeps it...

Forum: Baseball Wed May 21, 2008, 05:17pm

Replies: 5 Balk on appeal Views: 1,698 Posted By [email protected] Nope--the balk is a play and he can no longer... Nope--the balk is a play and he can no longer appeal. Sorry pitch, but you just gave up a run and lost a potential out.

Forum: Baseball Tue May 20, 2008, 10:37pm

Replies: 32 Mets/Yankees Views: 4,063 Posted By [email protected] Yes, there is a right time to ask. Pulled foot... Yes, there is a right time to ask. Pulled foot is one of the easy ones if he's pulled into the infield so the PU can see it. I had one last year where my partner's position did not allow him to see...

Forum: Baseball Tue May 20, 2008, 02:20pm

Replies: 3 Qucik Question regarding a bunt attempt Views: 4,069 Posted By [email protected] Had the same play happen to me this season and I... Had the same play happen to me this season and I followed up with the book after the game. The ump got it. One of the things I heard from another ump is that the rule about fouling off the third...

Forum: Basketball Sat May 17, 2008, 08:59pm

Replies: 4 Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments? Views: 1,371 Posted By [email protected] If you are an "amatuer" ump, doubtful you would... If you are an "amatuer" ump, doubtful you would need to. Probably don't make enough in a quarter if you track expenses as well. If you're pro, probably don't need to as withholding is probably...

Forum: Baseball Sat May 17, 2008, 08:44pm

Replies: 10 Out of the base path? Views: 1,878 Posted By [email protected] If you weren't trying, you wouldn't be here. ... If you weren't trying, you wouldn't be here. Don't beat yourself up--even on things we know, I'm sure most umps will admit (if only to themselves!) making mistakes when they knew better. In the...

Forum: Baseball Sat May 17, 2008, 02:52pm

Replies: 10 Out of the base path? Views: 1,878 Posted By [email protected] Stopping, yeah I'm probably with you. Slowing,... Stopping, yeah I'm probably with you. Slowing, nope, not even going to try to sell that one. He--and his coach--are going to argue he was trying to judge where the ball was going. You're going to...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 16, 2008, 11:06pm

Replies: 10 Out of the base path? Views: 1,878 Posted By [email protected] Sorry, no. Two elements to the call--(1) he must... Sorry, no. Two elements to the call--(1) he must run out of the line he established (which he appears to have done) and (2) he must do so to avoid being tagged out (which does not seem to have been...

Forum: Baseball Tue May 06, 2008, 11:57pm

Replies: 30 Home Plate ump forget his long sleeves? Views: 5,191 Posted By [email protected] In the early part of the season, I do it all the... In the early part of the season, I do it all the time. I have enough invested in shirts and if I started buying long-sleeved shirts, I might have to look for a new wife. Not worth it. See it done...

Forum: Softball Sun Apr 27, 2008, 07:06pm

Replies: 12 Not another obstruction thread Views: 1,467 Posted By [email protected] Steve, I agree. I was thinking you'd have to... Steve, I agree. I was thinking you'd have to make that decision at the time of the obstruction and its immediate impact. Very difficult to judge all the possible and probable results. So my...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 27, 2008, 06:44pm

Replies: 25 Kerwin Danley Views: 3,785 Posted By [email protected] They made a little remark at the replay about... They made a little remark at the replay about Danley not wearing a HSM. And how exactly would that have helped? As an ump who wears a HSM, I think I can answer that. Looking at the video from...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 27, 2008, 02:28pm

Replies: 2 Balk/Ball in Glove then removed?? Views: 2,068 Posted By [email protected] Not step off the mound--step off the pitcher's... Not step off the mound--step off the pitcher's plate.

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 27, 2008, 02:26pm

Replies: 2 Phoenix AZ Umpires Views: 1,733 Posted By [email protected] For the most part I agree on the communication. ... For the most part I agree on the communication. But one guy I work with regularly, we rarely communicate--we know each other so well, just a glance and a nod, we know know what is meant. So we...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 27, 2008, 02:18pm

Replies: 7 Appeal play & proper ruling Views: 1,541 Posted By [email protected] I'm going to argue a second possible appeal--in... I'm going to argue a second possible appeal--in returning to third, he did not touch the plate. So even if he got to third before the ball went dead, wouldn't you allow an appeal at home for failing...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 27, 2008, 02:12pm

Replies: 19 Question from a basketball ref Views: 2,760 Posted By [email protected] No problem with "sliding" past first as opposed... No problem with "sliding" past first as opposed to running. You also bought into one of the myths of baseball--turning to second. The rule is he has to advance towards second. Doesn't matter which...

Forum: Softball Sun Apr 27, 2008, 01:59pm

Replies: 12 Not another obstruction thread Views: 1,467 Posted By [email protected] I'm thinking you could put the B/R on third using... I'm thinking you could put the B/R on third using this logic: A. If the runner had gone home cleanly, there would have been a play at the plate, giving the B/R the opportunity to go to third. Of...

Forum: Softball Sun Apr 27, 2008, 01:34pm

Replies: 20 Should I eject or not?!?! Views: 2,975 Posted By [email protected] My basic philoshophy is I never throw... My basic philoshophy is I never throw anyone--they throw themselves and I do the paperwork. In other words, in most cases you'll have no doubt. First sitch--depends on how loud she was and body...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 24, 2008, 11:35pm

Replies: 10 Batter remains in the box. Obstruction or not? Views: 1,988 Posted By [email protected] Coach, keep in mind that those posting replies... Coach, keep in mind that those posting replies disagreed to some degree--interference (AND obstruction) are judgment calls. Especially at the LL level, you should not expect a lot of consistency from...

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