Forum: Baseball
Wed Aug 31, 2005, 11:58am
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,855
IHOP
I took Matt's information and ran with it. I hopped in my car and went to the IHOP. What can I say, Matt, you were RIGHT. I walk in and, sure enough, there he is!
Having procured a booth near the...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Aug 16, 2005, 11:22am
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,635
Arbiter
ASA,
My association (also in NY) uses the Aribter as well. From where I sit it's the most convenient and easy way to assign ANY type of sports.
Every official puts in their availability and the...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Aug 14, 2005, 02:50pm
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Replies: 123
Views: 12,728
Real Baseball
Extremely well put, Rich, and I'm in your camp. Couldn't have said it better myself.
I do both 60' and 90' and while I enjoy the 90' better merely because it seems the players are a little more...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Aug 04, 2005, 12:09am
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,592
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Jul 24, 2005, 11:19pm
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Replies: 97
Views: 10,803
Sunflower seeds
I actually work in a relatively new complex where gum and sunflower seeds are prohibited in the dugouts. I couldn't figure it out either, but the only thing that comes to mind is that the dugouts are...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Jul 11, 2005, 11:51am
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,822
Just my humble opinion
Tony,
Please don't apologize for your post, nor for taking up "space." It's my contention that what you said at the end of your other post says it all, "I learned something." The fact that you may...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Jul 09, 2005, 01:05am
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,542
Balk
One of my favorites:
Typical balk: F1 engages the rubber, comes set, and separates his hands. I'm PU and, of course, call "Balk." D Coach comes out with the standard, "what did he do?" I explain...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Jun 09, 2005, 11:58am
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,101
C'mon, Ozzy!
Ozzy,
Based on your sitch I would have to call the BR safe under the following rules:
BSMLBUM: 8.10(b)(s): In the event of an "infield chain play" (see page 38475), the second fielder in the...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Jun 03, 2005, 06:15am
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,870
Re: my ignorance .....
Had To Be There (in other words, a sitch that you had to have seen yourself to help you decide the ruling)
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Jun 02, 2005, 10:02am
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,265
J/R
J/R refers to the book "The Rules of Professional Baseball", co-authored by Chris Jaksa and Rick Roder. I would strongly encourage you to obtain a copy if this stuff interests you. (Warning: this can...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue May 31, 2005, 09:56pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,318
Re: Pine tar?
"I don't have my book with me, but isn't it OBR that has a rule about pine tar or something?
You can't return to put on more?
Or maybe I'm just dreaming.
Thanks
David [/B][/QUOTE]
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Forum: Baseball
Sun May 22, 2005, 09:00am
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Replies: 64
Views: 9,335
Re: Why . . .
Being brand new to this board I can only offer one opinion: Tim, please don't be "gone." I'm enjoying this board, your comments, and often well thought-out responses. Believe it or not, while some...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed May 18, 2005, 02:09pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,743
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Forum: Baseball
Wed May 18, 2005, 01:50pm
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,743
Here, here WGYWB!!
As a relative rookie...
Here, here WGYWB!!
As a relative rookie myself, I couldn't agree with you more. Don't embarass me on the field (I can do that on my own, LOL) but certainly I'm open to constructive criticism. If...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue May 17, 2005, 01:33pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,951
Hey, U of I, hope this helps:
From Tom...
Hey, U of I, hope this helps:
From Tom Leppard, Director, Umpire Administration, MLB (from MLB.com)
"Professional umpires currently begin their Minor League career at $1,800 per month. At the...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon May 16, 2005, 09:44pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,212
Thanks to DG and AKA, so far. I will be doing...
Thanks to DG and AKA, so far. I will be doing both 60' and 90' so I would definitely go with the "more protection." And, Aka, thanks for the tip on the mask.
Frankly, DG, I never even thought of...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon May 16, 2005, 05:05pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,212
I'm just starting out my umpiring "career" LOL...
I'm just starting out my umpiring "career" LOL and was hoping to get some insight and opinions on equipment.
What do you guys prefer in terms of chest protectors (i.e., Wilson Platinum/Gold, Gerry...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon May 16, 2005, 04:58pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,371
Hey guys,
Brand new to this site and to...
Hey guys,
Brand new to this site and to umpiring and loving it!! Love this thread also, and here is one I've read on MLB.com:
After being rung up on a curveball, batters turns to PU and says...
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