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Forum: Baseball Sat Mar 13, 2010, 12:16am

Replies: 34 won't be the last Views: 5,506 Posted By socalblue1 AAA releases were done in Oct/Nov. There will... AAA releases were done in Oct/Nov. There will likely be a couple more self-releases toward the end of spring after the MLB promotion announcements are done.

Forum: Baseball Tue Jan 12, 2010, 10:10pm

Replies: 34 The Darkest of the Darkside Views: 5,100 Posted By socalblue1 I'm getting close myself. For me it's the... I'm getting close myself. For me it's the combination of the hassle of coming back after a non-baseball related injury & not enjoying umpiring as much as the past. I may decide to take this year...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jan 04, 2010, 08:39pm

Replies: 34 The Darkest of the Darkside Views: 5,100 Posted By socalblue1 Time for a pool! How many times will Tim get the... Time for a pool! How many times will Tim get the hook in his managerial debut season of adult babysitting?

Forum: Baseball Thu Nov 05, 2009, 06:43pm

Replies: 1 Officiating. About the pay? Views: 2,458 Posted By socalblue1 The MLB rate in the article is correct for the... The MLB rate in the article is correct for the current contract (Base rate).

Forum: Baseball Mon Sep 21, 2009, 02:25pm

Replies: 29 2009 MLB Umpire Crews Views: 6,771 Posted By socalblue1 The MLB team pays most, if not all the players &... The MLB team pays most, if not all the players & coaches salaries, NOT the MiLB team. That's the major reason why they can make a profit - little to know expense outside running the facility &...

Forum: Baseball Tue Sep 15, 2009, 01:05am

Replies: 6 Rain? What rain? Views: 1,587 Posted By socalblue1 Late in the year, last series at that field... Late in the year, last series at that field between the teams? They will do most anything possible to get the game in. The $$ costs for the home team are very high & there is virtually no time left...

Forum: Baseball Tue Sep 15, 2009, 01:01am

Replies: 43 Girardi/ARod double dip ejection Views: 4,669 Posted By socalblue1 MLB guidelines are instant ejection for anyone... MLB guidelines are instant ejection for anyone using video replay to argue a call, period (The only exception would be asking for review on a home run per the new instant replay rule prior to the...

Forum: Baseball Tue Sep 15, 2009, 12:46am

Replies: 12 Balk then missed base Views: 2,169 Posted By socalblue1 PU correctly ruled correctly. Stop & think -... PU correctly ruled correctly. Stop & think - what would have happened had no balk been called?

Forum: Baseball Mon Aug 17, 2009, 01:32pm

Replies: 55 Watch this LL Umpire Views: 7,889 Posted By socalblue1 I agree. Had trouble with the outside corner the... I agree. Had trouble with the outside corner the 1st few innings, then finally seemed to relax & dial in. Trying too hard can mess you up as bad as lack of concentration.

Forum: Baseball Mon Aug 17, 2009, 01:24am

Replies: 30 Petco umps? Views: 4,113 Posted By socalblue1 Start the inning with R2 & no outs. Start the inning with R2 & no outs.

Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 21, 2009, 06:27pm

Replies: 11 "Oy" by a Blogger Views: 1,708 Posted By socalblue1 Should have stayed at 3BLX & just stepped up. ... Should have stayed at 3BLX & just stepped up. would have been the same view as a regular swipe tag play 'cause F1 sure isn't going to block the plate.

Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 20, 2009, 01:46pm

Replies: 42 If you act now ... Views: 4,859 Posted By socalblue1 OC changed the trim so that it no longer matches... OC changed the trim so that it no longer matches (Or comes close to matching) the other shirts out there. Read his tag line - the owner thinks his concept is the ONLY one & all will change to his...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 15, 2009, 05:13am

Replies: 38 All-Star Game - DeMuth Views: 4,713 Posted By socalblue1 For me I will on the close ones early. For the... For me I will on the close ones early. For the most part an F2 with a clue figures things out quickly & goes with the flow. From that point he (F2) carries the message to F1 / bench "Bring it up a...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 14, 2009, 11:34pm

Replies: 38 All-Star Game - DeMuth Views: 4,713 Posted By socalblue1 It's fairly common in pro ball. Cuts way down on... It's fairly common in pro ball. Cuts way down on the chatter from the dugout & let's F1/F2 settle in to the PU's zone. Given the number of subs in a game like this it's an easy way to make things...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 07, 2009, 01:39pm

Replies: 106 Marty Foster's call at 3rd base today Views: 11,802 Posted By socalblue1 So Girardi would prefer his $20m a year F6 to get... So Girardi would prefer his $20m a year F6 to get hurt for no reason? The whole concept of the ball was there & tag close enough is injury reduction. Otherwise we have F5 blocking the bag &...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 30, 2009, 12:27am

Replies: 11 Thanks from a coach Views: 1,681 Posted By socalblue1 Hehehe, We can intro him to the dark (blue... Hehehe, We can intro him to the dark (blue or black) at Jimmy's ... Rufus, where do you live?

Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 25, 2009, 03:51pm

Replies: 41 A sad state of affairs . . . Views: 4,751 Posted By socalblue1 Pete, not totally correct. You can write off... Pete, not totally correct. You can write off anything required for your job & not paid by the employer. The small number of exceptions is more than offset by not having to paying matching social...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 24, 2009, 02:02am

Replies: 13 CWS Game 1 Views: 1,925 Posted By socalblue1 100+ degrees & umpire was dripping wet - couldn't... 100+ degrees & umpire was dripping wet - couldn't keep spares dry. Had dry baseballs thrown in from dugout.

Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 23, 2009, 05:32pm

Replies: 50 44 years later... Views: 5,321 Posted By socalblue1 I would suspect that in the MLB Players Union... I would suspect that in the MLB Players Union contract there are terms where there is some type of revenue split for licensing pictures and the like for current & former players. I'm not sure...

Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 19, 2009, 02:55am

Replies: 35 Set position stop Views: 4,738 Posted By socalblue1 He stopped, that's the entire requirement. If... He stopped, that's the entire requirement. If there was a problem the 3B coach would have been in your ear.

Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 15, 2009, 11:30pm

Replies: 28 Catcher signal to manager - How do you deal? Views: 3,262 Posted By socalblue1 Was the pitch low perhaps? Slapping the shin is... Was the pitch low perhaps? Slapping the shin is a pretty universal sign for 'it was down' (At least so far as the umpires zone that day). When I played we used shin for down, knee for out & mask...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 15, 2009, 07:17pm

Replies: 19 Fees, again Views: 2,768 Posted By socalblue1 We get 1 1/2 in all but one league where we get... We get 1 1/2 in all but one league where we get both. In all but one league teams have the option of a re-schedule or delay if only one umpire. I recall doing one solo game this year that could...

Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 12, 2009, 07:13pm

Replies: 12 Batter picks up live ball Views: 3,686 Posted By socalblue1 Craig, Let's make it simple: 1. If play... Craig, Let's make it simple: 1. If play continues (Runners are still advancing) call time, batter out for interference & return runners to last legally obtained base. 2. Play is relaxed (IE:...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 09, 2009, 02:37pm

Replies: 29 Batter Returns To Plate After Hitting Fair Ball Views: 3,427 Posted By socalblue1 I had a similar play in an 18U game a couple of... I had a similar play in an 18U game a couple of weeks ago. Big two bouncer up the 3B line. went right over the bag & hit chalk on the other side. batter shook his head & started back to the box. A...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 08, 2009, 05:55pm

Replies: 37 looking for advice Views: 4,696 Posted By socalblue1 Perfect example. A few years ago I ended up... Perfect example. A few years ago I ended up dumping a manager at the plate conference because a weak umpire failed to take care of the problem the game prior. Managers comment as lineups are...

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