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Forum: Baseball Wed Aug 03, 2011, 10:20am
Replies: 45
Views: 5,744
Posted By Ump Rube
I really wish more broadcasts would move to the...

I really wish more broadcasts would move to the CF for their pitch cam. This off to the side crap gives me neither a good angle on height or width. At least in CF I get width, which would be nice to...
Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 13, 2011, 09:05am
Replies: 15
Views: 3,633
Posted By Ump Rube
Good call. Not in strike zone and no swing, so he...

Good call. Not in strike zone and no swing, so he gets a free trip to first.

Even if you say that he did not get out of the way of the pitch it is still recorded as what it was, Ball 4. Call it a...
Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 14, 2011, 10:12am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,425
Posted By Ump Rube
I don't do much (if any) OBR, I work mostly FED. ...

I don't do much (if any) OBR, I work mostly FED. Do you take into account at all if there is a play being made on him?

I.E. F8 picks up the ball and just lobs it into F6, you keep your hand down...
Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 06, 2011, 11:37am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,797
Posted By Ump Rube
You do not have to be trained to use most AEDs. ...

You do not have to be trained to use most AEDs. It does come as part of most CPR classes now so you are familiar, but it tells you what to do and has very simple pictures showing how to apply the...
Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 02, 2011, 12:25pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,864
Posted By Ump Rube
Smile My $0.02

Sorry, this might seem like resurrecting an old post, but I was on vacation and now I am catching up on "un-read" threads.

Unless the PU has identified that he has 3B or the BU is in such a...
Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 02, 2011, 12:16pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,454
Posted By Ump Rube
Not 100% sure for LL, but in OBR (MLB) and NFHS: ...

Not 100% sure for LL, but in OBR (MLB) and NFHS:
The batter was out the moment of strike 3, as 1B was occupied at the time of the pitch.
It is the catcher's responsibility to know the batter is out...
Forum: Baseball Thu May 26, 2011, 01:28pm
Replies: 52
Views: 6,469
Posted By Ump Rube
Video Link

For those that have not seen it:
Buster Posey likely out for season with leg fracture | MLB.com: News (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110526&content_id=19599270&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb)
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Forum: Baseball Fri May 20, 2011, 12:39pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,533
Posted By Ump Rube
Thumbs up +1

+1
Forum: Baseball Tue May 17, 2011, 09:28am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,270
Posted By Ump Rube
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/downloads/y2010/official_ru...

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/downloads/y2010/official_rules/2010_OfficialBaseballRules.pdf
Forum: Baseball Tue May 10, 2011, 01:58pm
Replies: 71
Views: 5,867
Posted By Ump Rube
MN used to send out a card, but now you have to...

MN used to send out a card, but now you have to go online and print it. Of course with just paper it is hard to carry on you (unless you print out a new one every time).
Forum: Baseball Tue May 10, 2011, 11:43am
Replies: 71
Views: 5,867
Posted By Ump Rube
Sitting back in the dressing room (read: car...

Sitting back in the dressing room (read: car trunk) right next to my rule books. :D

I think Name and phone number would be ok, I would also try to get a "normal" title from them (bus driver,...
Forum: Baseball Mon May 09, 2011, 04:11pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,905
Posted By Ump Rube
Question Mask

After watching the clip (or maybe clips) the shot of Fairchild ringing up Upton and the ensuing s#*t-storm that followed.

Why would you take off your mask at that point. I was taught not to...
Forum: Baseball Mon May 09, 2011, 12:39pm
Replies: 51
Views: 6,047
Posted By Ump Rube
Question Missing something?

Maybe I am missing something here, but I have never heard talk of a gap between the feet in referencing calling a balk.

Anyone else, have thoughts on this? Or is Wakefield missing something?
Forum: Baseball Fri May 06, 2011, 01:06pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,405
Posted By Ump Rube
FED 8-2-5 pen. (4)

Call is good, but in most cases people will ask why the umpires will still hanging around the field of play if the teams are already shaking hands.

Most associations teach for the BU to jog in to...
Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 26, 2011, 11:20am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,906
Posted By Ump Rube
Fist to the chest "Hang 10" signal Tap the...

Fist to the chest
"Hang 10" signal
Tap the tip of the cap
Nod
Reposition your hat
Swipe across the belt-buckle

I have seen them all used for various signals, it is important to hit it in...
Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 19, 2011, 04:47pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,872
Posted By Ump Rube
I cannot think off the top of my head any...

I cannot think off the top of my head any situations that are best served by restricting a player/coach over ejecting.

I do so when stated to by the rules, but just about anything that you would...
Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 19, 2011, 12:04pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,364
Posted By Ump Rube
In FED: You would score the run on interference...

In FED: You would score the run on interference (delayed dead-ball), but the issue that comes up is the ejection. If you are ejecting R1 for contact with F2, then it is most likely Malicious...
Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 11, 2011, 01:23pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,231
Posted By Ump Rube
With no one on, come around F2 & B1 (3B side) to...

With no one on, come around F2 & B1 (3B side) to the mound and get an angle. Head for 2B if it is down in the OF. If there is a runner on, work the 3B-line and get the best angle possible.
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Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 16, 2010, 03:47pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,941
Posted By Ump Rube
Doh'kay thats enough johnnyg08. ;)

Doh'kay thats enough johnnyg08. ;)
Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 16, 2010, 09:16am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,941
Posted By Ump Rube
I moved to the Platinum and have never regretted...

I moved to the Platinum and have never regretted it. I regretted telling my wife how much it cost, but she understands it now. She comes to most of my games and I have taken some good licks and...
Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 06, 2010, 04:39pm
Replies: 46
Views: 5,250
Posted By Ump Rube
I don't think he did, it was merely hyperbole.

I don't think he did, it was merely hyperbole.
Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 06, 2010, 01:31pm
Replies: 46
Views: 5,250
Posted By Ump Rube
Getting back on topic, Part B...

Here is something else that I noticed when thinking about it some more (after reading other comments). Where is the call? If you are going to make a no-tag call it had better be immediate and loud....
Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 02, 2010, 08:51am
Replies: 46
Views: 5,250
Posted By Ump Rube
Thumbs down TB @ MIN - "Missed" Tag at 3B in the 10th :eek:

Top Plays | TB@MIN: Gardenhire is ejected arguing a play at third - Video | twinsbaseball.com: Multimedia (http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=9566093&topic_id=8878976&c_id=min)...
Forum: Baseball Thu May 20, 2010, 12:45pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,961
Posted By Ump Rube
FED 8-3-3d (2008 ed.)

A runner shall not be declared out if the fielder deliberately throws or carries the ball into DBT to prevent that runner who has touched or advanced beyond a succeeding base from returning to a...
Forum: Baseball Thu May 20, 2010, 12:05pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,628
Posted By Ump Rube
Screw that, if I see a player drop like a sack of...

Screw that, if I see a player drop like a sack of bricks to the ground with no ability to protect himself. It's TIME and we sort this out after the Trainer/Ambulance leaves.
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