Forum: Baseball
Fri Jun 05, 2009, 08:23am
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,230
Avoiding the catcher
There are many aspects of this play. It would seem the catcher has the clear advantage in this situation. He has no fear of being "Pete Rosed." I have a difficult time calling the runner out of...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri May 15, 2009, 12:46pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,123
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Forum: Baseball
Fri May 15, 2009, 11:45am
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,123
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Forum: Baseball
Fri May 15, 2009, 11:23am
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,123
Catcher catching ball in front of the plate.
R-3 and R-1 on base with one out. The pitcher delivers a very slow pitch which F-2 catches in front of the plate. The batter did not swing, or better yet - was not able to swing at the pitch due to...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Mar 31, 2009, 10:38am
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,597
Plate shoes
I just bought a pair yesterday. My Honig's shoes started to separate where the rubber bottom meets the leather top. I love the Honig's patent leather, but I have these less than a year. I had to...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Mar 07, 2009, 12:32am
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Replies: 75
Views: 9,133
Evans bag
Correction: Shin guards turned down!
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Mar 07, 2009, 12:30am
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Replies: 75
Views: 9,133
Evans bag
I don't think the Evans bag has room for your caps. That might be the only drawback. I stack both plate and base shoes on one end of the bag. Shin guards - turned up - next to the shoes. Chest...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Mar 04, 2009, 09:23am
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,698
new view
I really like the improved vision this mask offers. I have the Wilson Titanium and I love it. It would take something drastic for me to go back to the traditional view mask.
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Feb 10, 2009, 09:30am
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Replies: 154
Views: 23,631
Mask
I have worn mine for two scrimmages - I love it. Expensive, yes, but the view is terrific.
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Sep 26, 2008, 10:08pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,506
George Will
We all are aware of George Will's love for baseball, but he seems a bit fuzzy on the rules. In a post debate forum on ABC, Will, in the middle of a baseball analogy concerning the debate, declared,...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Aug 23, 2008, 08:37am
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,859
Hof
I have also heard HOF Joe Morgan say on two occasions that a tie goes to the runner. His broadcast partner, in both instances, replied - The runner has to beat the throw. He left it at that...never...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Aug 16, 2008, 09:32am
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,983
Joe West
I was sitting in the 5th row behind home plate for that game. Joe West was umpiring 3rd base for the first game of the double-header. I watched him say something to the pitcher as he moved closer...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Jul 16, 2008, 05:17pm
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,960
Balloon Protector
This past weekend in a 14-U Grand Slam World Series tournament, the UIC demanded the PU remove his balloon protector and change into a more conventional inside protector. The UIC defended his...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Jun 27, 2008, 03:04pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,986
Gear
I'm a sucker for brand name gear, hence the Jim Evans purchase. I cannot imagine it being a poor purchase. Maybe a tad expensive, but we'll see.
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Jun 27, 2008, 07:48am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,986
Gear Bag
I purchased the Jim Evans bag. It should arrive Saturday.
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Forum: Baseball
Thu May 29, 2008, 09:32am
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,551
Giambi
On the replay I saw on ESPN, the ball never hit the bat. It was not even close.
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