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Forum: Baseball Fri May 09, 2008, 08:53am

Replies: 21 federation - piaa jewelry policy Views: 5,965 Posted By C'monBlue I apologize in advance for an off-the-wall... I apologize in advance for an off-the-wall question, but how exactly does one define "jewelry" for the purpose of this rule? I don't find wristbands offensive, but I don't like to see those little...

Forum: Baseball Mon Mar 17, 2008, 03:47pm

Replies: 27 Mechanics Question on Catcher OBS Views: 2,759 Posted By C'monBlue Mechanics Question on Catcher OBS Dear collective wisdom: What is the appropriate mechanic for the U2 in the following situation?: R1, outs irrelevant. Catcher obstruction on the pitch, batter grounds to F6 who completes the...

Forum: Baseball Sat Jun 30, 2007, 05:02pm

Replies: 5 Interference?? NEED HELP ASAP! Views: 1,252 Posted By C'monBlue The fielder has a right to make the play... The fielder has a right to make the play unimpeded. Dead ball, call R2 out for interference, place BR on 1B.

Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 22, 2007, 12:37am

Replies: 23 Interesting Play Views: 2,506 Posted By C'monBlue Since this is such a flagrant and egregious act... Since this is such a flagrant and egregious act of cheating, I would assume a very liberal interpretation of the "passing an unobstructed previous runner before such runner is out" rule (FED 8-4-2m)....

Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 22, 2007, 12:08am

Replies: 16 Overrunning 1B Views: 2,161 Posted By C'monBlue Under what circumstances would he be out "if no... Under what circumstances would he be out "if no play is being made on him"???

Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 05, 2007, 08:53am

Replies: 35 First Base Coach Views: 2,996 Posted By C'monBlue If that's the case, penalize accordingly. BR to... If that's the case, penalize accordingly. BR to second, R2 scores, i.e., two bases from TOP.

Forum: Baseball Sun Jun 03, 2007, 10:02am

Replies: 17 Foul ball bounces back to fair Views: 2,994 Posted By C'monBlue He should have ejected the field for malicious... He should have ejected the field for malicious contact. :D

Forum: Baseball Sat Jun 02, 2007, 10:04am

Replies: 29 Rating Systems? Views: 3,216 Posted By C'monBlue In this state, coaches rate umpires on the... In this state, coaches rate umpires on the following criteria: 10% Appearance/Physical 10% Pre-Game 20% Attitude/Temperament 20% Rules Knowledge 20% Mechanics 20% Game/Field Presence What...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 25, 2007, 01:13am

Replies: 65 Ejection Fiasco - Need Comments Views: 6,285 Posted By C'monBlue A three minute conference over something this... A three minute conference over something this ridiculous is an eternity. It suggests two things. First, the coach obviously doesn't know what he's doing, and second, you are too patient--a trait...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 18, 2007, 06:42pm

Replies: 107 Manager Acts Like a Dipstick, I'm Sorry to Say Views: 7,444 Posted By C'monBlue Had someone call me "Ref" the other day. I think... Had someone call me "Ref" the other day. I think I like "Blue" better. :)

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 03, 2007, 12:00pm

Replies: 13 On-Deck Hitter Views: 2,358 Posted By C'monBlue On-Deck Hitter It has become a local custom of the summer leagues here to allow the on-deck hitter to stand on the side of the batter, i.e., he will stand on the third-base side when there is a right-handed batter...

Forum: Baseball Tue Feb 20, 2007, 12:39pm

Replies: 16 Ejection fines? Views: 2,804 Posted By C'monBlue I can't imagine anything good coming from... I can't imagine anything good coming from restricting a coach to the bench. If he is sufficiently obnoxious to get himself that far, he has probably earned a visit to the parking lot. Leaving him...

Forum: Baseball Mon Aug 21, 2006, 11:07am

Replies: 8 Fielder in baseline Views: 3,404 Posted By C'monBlue It's not interference or obstruction until it's... It's not interference or obstruction until it's interference or obstruction. In other words, F3 can stand anywhere he wants (in fair territory). If he obstructs R1 on the way to 2B, then the umpire...

Forum: Baseball Thu Aug 17, 2006, 02:14pm

Replies: 66 Correctable Error? Views: 4,730 Posted By C'monBlue There are so many things egregiously wrong with... There are so many things egregiously wrong with this situation that I hardly know where to begin. In no particular order: 1) 9-10 yr. olds don't balk. I've never seen it, and this case...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 17, 2006, 11:25am

Replies: 60 No Brainer? Views: 4,346 Posted By C'monBlue I understand your partner's rationale for the... I understand your partner's rationale for the decision. If that was the only wrinkle in an otherwise peaceful day, then I'm already in the parking lot by the time the bat hits the ground. There's...

Forum: Baseball Sun May 28, 2006, 12:31pm

Replies: 16 What should I do? Views: 2,092 Posted By C'monBlue JM, You raise an interesting and problematic... JM, You raise an interesting and problematic question. From your posts, you seem to be a reasonable and conscientious student of the game. Others, as we well know, are not. You could well...

Forum: Baseball Tue May 09, 2006, 02:23pm

Replies: 25 Here a balk, there a balk... Views: 2,318 Posted By C'monBlue The book says somewhere (I don't have mine with... The book says somewhere (I don't have mine with me at the moment) that one cannot run the bases in reverse order to make a mockery of the game. In that case the runner would be called. However, if...

Forum: Baseball Sat May 06, 2006, 04:17pm

Replies: 8 NFHS BR/RL Inter Views: 1,226 Posted By C'monBlue I agree that it *makes sense* to look at where... I agree that it *makes sense* to look at where the ball ends up, but offensive interference is not a delayed dead ball situation. Theoretically, the call would need to be made immediately, so what...

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 24, 2006, 08:35pm

Replies: 17 Any Other Way? Views: 1,992 Posted By C'monBlue Ultimately, it is the team's responsibility to... Ultimately, it is the team's responsibility to know the situation. Mistakes happen, but you can't put the runners back on base because the coach (and the umpires!) fell asleep at the switch.

Forum: Baseball Sat Apr 22, 2006, 01:38pm

Replies: 3 Rat Tales Views: 1,253 Posted By C'monBlue The conversation happened at the mound. KR went... The conversation happened at the mound. KR went to the dugout and I went back to the plate.

Forum: Baseball Sat Apr 22, 2006, 08:21am

Replies: 3 Rat Tales Views: 1,253 Posted By C'monBlue Rat Tales Last night. Regional playoff game. Liner off the pitcher who recovers in time to make a bad throw to first. The ensuing dialogue: King Rat: "Can I check on my pitcher?" Me: "Sure." ...

Forum: Baseball Sat Apr 15, 2006, 05:09pm

Replies: 64 Strike Pitch - Do you still call it? Views: 5,104 Posted By C'monBlue I would never advocate calling a strike on a... I would never advocate calling a strike on a pitch a foot outside. If you give 'em more than 8 or 9 inches, coaches start to get suspicious. :D

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 14, 2006, 01:16pm

Replies: 64 Strike Pitch - Do you still call it? Views: 5,104 Posted By C'monBlue At the varsity level and with higher-quality JV,... At the varsity level and with higher-quality JV, I agree with Rich. The catcher has to do his part and everybody knows it. Anything below that, I'm looking for strikes and outs. The batters...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 12, 2006, 09:37am

Replies: 19 Dilemma - Dropped ball during rundown Views: 2,271 Posted By C'monBlue Take as long as you need to make ONE call. ... Take as long as you need to make ONE call. Taking an extra half second will be looked on more favorably than making a call too prematurely and then having to change.

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 11, 2006, 12:02pm

Replies: 11 sign off of rubber FED Views: 1,563 Posted By C'monBlue As the BU, you're watching the pitcher's body. I... As the BU, you're watching the pitcher's body. I would make a point of NOT watching the signs. There is absolutely nothing good that can come from you calling a balk in this situation. Find ways...

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