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Forum: Baseball Sat Oct 16, 2010, 06:06am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,242
Posted By billken
Will they have 6 different guys for the WS, or...

Will they have 6 different guys for the WS, or will those six come from these selected for the CS games?
Forum: Baseball Sun Aug 29, 2010, 11:12am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,924
Posted By billken
In my opinion...this looks like poppycock! It...

In my opinion...this looks like poppycock! It looks bush league. It looks amateurish. It looks dumb.
Forum: Baseball Mon Aug 23, 2010, 10:27pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,924
Posted By billken
Uni=One or Same form=clothing A baseball...

Uni=One or Same
form=clothing

A baseball team wears the same uniform. The pitcher doesn't have a red shirt and the centerfielder a blue or white shirt.

Umpires are a team--the uniform should...
Forum: Baseball Sun Aug 22, 2010, 08:30am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,924
Posted By billken
LLWS Uniform Question

Saw a game on ESPN yesterday afternoon (Ohio vs New Jersey), the HP ump had on black and the base guys had on powder blue.

What's the deal with that?
Forum: Baseball Thu Jul 08, 2010, 11:23am
Replies: 10
Views: 5,669
Posted By billken
Acta Ejection

Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | CLE@TEX: Acta is ejected arguing balls and strikes - Video | MLB.com: Multimedia (http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=9773583)

I'm thinking that there...
Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 21, 2010, 09:58pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,388
Posted By billken
Don't worry...I missed the "mbyron owns the board...

Don't worry...I missed the "mbyron owns the board and will hammer away at minutae if you dare err" clause when I registered too!
Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 17, 2010, 10:56pm
Replies: 24
Views: 3,615
Posted By billken
Just baseball in that video...no MC.

Just baseball in that video...no MC.
Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 02, 2010, 02:40pm
Replies: 19
Views: 3,646
Posted By billken
So Pete, are you thinking that the MLBUA is wrong...

So Pete, are you thinking that the MLBUA is wrong for trying to protect the integrity of the game?
Forum: Baseball Thu May 20, 2010, 05:37am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,582
Posted By billken
Arrogance or Just a Boot?

Why not review this?

Orioles vs Rangers (http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=8159393)
Forum: Baseball Wed May 19, 2010, 02:25pm
Replies: 35
Views: 4,735
Posted By billken
I don't check every helmet and every set of...

I don't check every helmet and every set of shoulder pads in a football game. Why does NF want us to check every bat? It's on the coaches in every other sport. The reason I won't do it in my area...
Forum: Baseball Fri May 14, 2010, 11:22am
Replies: 40
Views: 4,913
Posted By billken
I worked a playoff last night with one of these...

I worked a playoff last night with one of these guys that likely gets games because he's been doing it for 30 years. I bet he called 20 strikes before they hit the glove. With a 4 man crew, he...
Forum: Baseball Wed May 12, 2010, 11:07pm
Replies: 40
Views: 4,913
Posted By billken
I put "ban" in quotations because it's an...

I put "ban" in quotations because it's an unofficial ban. They don't show it on tv if they can get away with it, and players are chastized for having it so big in their cheek that it is obvious. It...
Forum: Baseball Wed May 12, 2010, 11:02pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,868
Posted By billken
I agree...Hillman says "Good Job, Good...

I agree...Hillman says "Good Job, Good Job...You're right." and runs off the field. He was getting tossed on purpose.
Forum: Baseball Wed May 12, 2010, 07:24pm
Replies: 40
Views: 4,913
Posted By billken
I'm kinda irritated by the MLB's "ban" on chewing...

I'm kinda irritated by the MLB's "ban" on chewing tobacco, but Marquez is arguing with a big ol dip in his mouth.

I don't think pointing fingers, chasing coaches, or dipping is something any of us...
Forum: Baseball Fri May 07, 2010, 08:54pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,737
Posted By billken
Done in the right context, it wouldn't be bad in...

Done in the right context, it wouldn't be bad in my opinion. Every umpire should always be open to constructive criticism. If you are demeaning in any way, it would be wrong for you to be involved. ...
Forum: Baseball Fri May 07, 2010, 08:49pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,189
Posted By billken
Some of you guys make Barney Fife look like a pro!

Some of you guys make Barney Fife look like a pro!
Forum: Baseball Sun May 02, 2010, 11:53am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,672
Posted By billken
If you are going to get rid of the Nike swoosh,...

If you are going to get rid of the Nike swoosh, are you going to get rid of the white lettering on the rawlings word or the R?
Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 25, 2010, 07:17am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,327
Posted By billken
After the 3rd Out...

(HS or NCAA 2-man) When you make the 3rd out call on a tag play at a base (could be a pick-off at 1st, a runner caught stealing, etc), how long do you stay with the play before trotting out to...
Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 23, 2010, 06:06am
Replies: 20
Views: 3,714
Posted By billken
Not initially, but when the ump walks away toward...

Not initially, but when the ump walks away toward the 1st base line and the guy runs over in front of him, he'd be gone in my game.

The ump knew it was a unique play and I think he knew an...
Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 18, 2010, 10:22pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,907
Posted By billken
I'm a teacher at a school...and I don't work ANY...

I'm a teacher at a school...and I don't work ANY games at my school. If my wife was employed by a school, I'd not be working their games either. It's too easy for someone to point a finger...or...
Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 15, 2010, 10:38pm
Replies: 55
Views: 7,747
Posted By billken
Micah Hoffpauir, Adam Moore, Matt Holliday, Ryan...

Micah Hoffpauir, Adam Moore, Matt Holliday, Ryan Minor (was the man on the card the day that Cal Ripken Jr. didn't start for the first time in 2,632 games)
Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 15, 2010, 09:26pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,995
Posted By billken
What if it wasn't?

What if it wasn't?
Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 15, 2010, 06:29pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,995
Posted By billken
The real learning opportunity here is how do deal...

The real learning opportunity here is how do deal with it?

Do you expand the strike zone? If so, how much?

Do you initiate a conference with the winning coach and suggest bunting?

Do you...
Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 14, 2010, 09:26am
Replies: 64
Views: 6,834
Posted By billken
I agree with your first statement...we are saying...

I agree with your first statement...we are saying the same thing.

I think that kids who work out daily, spend countless hours in the cage, travel to summer games, and are dedicated to being their...
Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 14, 2010, 06:12am
Replies: 39
Views: 4,527
Posted By billken
After last night, I'd have to say yes to the OP's...

After last night, I'd have to say yes to the OP's question!

I balked a kid twice in the first inning for not coming set...flapping his mit during the stop which was not discernible. The second...
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