Forum: Baseball
Thu Jul 29, 2004, 11:00am
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,308
Agree to a Degree
Stealing signs is part of the game, and umpires should not go meddling in business that is not theirs, I agree.
However, there are times when an umpire NEEDS to inject himself into the game to...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Jul 25, 2004, 11:22pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,892
That's my worry...
I have routinely let it go for the reasons that LDUB stated: does it every time, deceiving nobody, would seem to be OOO to call the technical balk. But, then you run into the problem that if you...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Jul 25, 2004, 01:48pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,892
2-28-3: "Time of the pitch is when the pitcher...
2-28-3: "Time of the pitch is when the pitcher has committed himself to delivering the pitch to the batter. For the windup poisition, the 'time of the pitch' occurs when the pitcher...(b)with both...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Jul 07, 2004, 09:54pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,539
Same problem
I run into the same problem.
I usually bring one of those green Gatorade squirt bottles for the ease of squirting, it's small enough to be in play without being in the way, and it usually holds...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Jul 03, 2004, 04:43pm
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Replies: 61
Views: 4,718
The change of calls
With the new acceptance to change calls at the pro level, all the little people seeing it on TV have definitely caught on.
Championship game of the last day of a tournament last weekend (my 5th...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Jul 03, 2004, 04:26pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,289
A bumping F6
I had something very similar in a HS game the other day.
With a runner on second, F6 would come in and out from behind R2 clapping his mitt. The third base coach asked me to pay attention to...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Jun 29, 2004, 12:13pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
Age
The age factor should not be considered in this assignment. However, I will admit that I am very biased in this opinion: I work High School games where the kids are my age.
While some 17-18 year...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Jun 24, 2004, 11:13am
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,209
Minor League Pay
The salaries in the minors are listed on the Minor League Baseball web page:
http://minorleaguebaseball.com/pages/?id=122
While there are some variations, the general template is:
Class AAA:...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Jun 24, 2004, 12:21am
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,543
No
No LDUB. When a RH pitcher uses the "jump move" to pick a runner at first, he is considered to still be in contact with the rubber.
This is important for two main reasons (assuming FED rules): A)...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Jun 20, 2004, 12:23am
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Replies: 51
Views: 7,384
Correct Mechanics?
Is there a correct mechanic for tossing someone?
While at first I thought this post would be for giggles, I have changed my stance on it and am phrasing it as a legitimate question.
Is there...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Jun 18, 2004, 01:17pm
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Replies: 50
Views: 5,367
The UMPS patch
Not to cause any more trouble, but which IHSA uniform code policy is being violated by wearing numbers as long as you have the IHSA patch displayed 2-3" below the left shoulder line? Along those...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun May 23, 2004, 07:19pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,170
That's a good point
LDUB, I had been thinking about the same thing for a couple of days now. I figured I wouldn't post about it for the simple reason that the balloon had gone nearly extinct (I still see a few guys...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun May 23, 2004, 12:30am
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,231
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Forum: Baseball
Fri May 21, 2004, 10:36am
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,257
The Gold
From what I've seen in pictures and heard online, the Gold faces forward. But, does it still cover up the collar bone and top of the shoulders? I know I was thankful that my K1 came up and over my...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue May 18, 2004, 03:53pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,532
Same Sit
I had this dilemma a few days back in a 2-Man crew on a 13-year old game. No runners on so BU was behind first base on the first base line.
Pop up down the left field line. F5 and F7 both...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon May 03, 2004, 10:04am
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
Why is BR special
If R2 is out for "abandoning his efforts" to run the bases for a couple steps out of the basepath (assuming he thinks there is no more play), why is the BR protected all the way until he steps foot...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun May 02, 2004, 11:37pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,208
Plate Shoes
While a little white on the bases can add to the appearance of base shoes, what about a little white on plate shoes? I've been torn as to whether I should mess with the white +POS logo on my plate...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun May 02, 2004, 11:23pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,348
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Apr 11, 2004, 08:29pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,483
I was watching the Boston v. Toronto game today...
I was watching the Boston v. Toronto game today and saw a ball called against the Toronto pitcher for licking his fingers within the 9ft radius of the pitching mound. A ball was immediately awarded...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Mar 25, 2004, 09:20pm
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,544
Sizing
The venting and comfort seem to be well improved. However, how is it in terms of bulkiness? Another "robocop" protector? Also, how far down do the arm extensions come down? Do they stick out of a...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Mar 24, 2004, 09:02pm
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,544
New Stuff
I live near them as well, so I don't have to worry about the "delivery" issues.
With that said, has anyone seen or used the new mask or chest protector? So far I haven't been able to find any...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Mar 24, 2004, 08:23pm
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,684
As you said MPC, it is the runner's...
As you said MPC, it is the runner's responsibility to avoid the contact. The coaches and players should know the rules. If R2 initiates a collision, it is his fault and has to be penalized. ...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Feb 26, 2004, 09:11pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,591
Force Reinstated
Rich, thanks for the correction. However, I was looking in my FED book and can't find a reference. Does anyone know if FED has a similar rule?
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Feb 25, 2004, 09:28pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,591
Force Outs
It seems to me that for the first scenario it depends on whether Charles ever reached 2B. For the second scenario, I say the run scores, and here is my rationale:
Once everybody has advanced the...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Feb 22, 2004, 05:57pm
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,544
Curious as well
I'm with LDUB in wondering about these air foam pads. Is it just the +POS pad style that they use in all the pads and you choose the covering?
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