Forum: Baseball
Mon Oct 28, 2002, 02:48pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,462
Social Security Nos.
My experience is the vast majority of people will provide their social security numbers. There are a very vocal few who will not, and some of them will choose not to volunteer. Ironically, the...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Oct 24, 2002, 01:36pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,462
For several years as a Safety Officer in our...
For several years as a Safety Officer in our league I conducted the Megan's Law checks, and applaud the decision to make them mandatory. Our best chance to keep abusers away from our kids is to...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Apr 12, 2002, 12:34pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,267
Time limits create tactical incentives for...
Time limits create tactical incentives for managers to slow down the game when they are ahead. It would be interesting to see if any league has included an option for the umpire to "add time" for...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Apr 09, 2002, 12:35pm
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,903
Force on HR award?
Carl,
Thanks for your explanation of the JEA treatment of the difference between a live ball award and a dead ball award on a game ending home run. It was very helpful.
On any HR, why is R1...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Aug 08, 2001, 02:08pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,693
An apt metaphor. A few years ago, I went to a...
An apt metaphor. A few years ago, I went to a golf pro about my slice. He told me that he couldn't cure a slice. He then added that he could teach me to hook, and that he could cure a hook.
I'm...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Jul 24, 2001, 08:37am
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,540
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Jul 23, 2001, 06:33pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,540
Talk to Tournament Director
1. Make sure you arrive early enough to talk to the Tournament Director at the site. You need to work out with TD in advance how you will notify him or her when TD needs to deal with the stands. A...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Jul 20, 2001, 10:03pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,285
[quote]
Originally posted by Rich Ives
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[quote]
Originally posted by Rich Ives
DJ: My watch will come off, but my rings won't as I've gained a couple of pounds. Gonna keep me off the field for that?
Remember, I'm simply repeating...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Jul 20, 2001, 11:41am
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,285
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Jul 13, 2001, 08:49am
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,829
9 -10 Strike Zone
Some suggestions:
1. Keep your head still and watch the ball leave the pitcher's hand all the way until it reaches the catcher's glove.
2. Think "strike." It is a strike until you conclude...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Jul 12, 2001, 04:05pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,880
Patrick's Right
For LL, improper substitution is different than BOO. Improper substitution is grounds for protest, and TD's and official scorekeeprs have a duty to speak out before a situation occurs that could...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Apr 09, 2001, 07:44pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,962
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Apr 06, 2001, 10:57am
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,029
It's tougher to make a judgment call on what...
It's tougher to make a judgment call on what happened, than on the rules.
1. If the ball touches the batter in flight in the strike zone, its a strike. (See definition of strike). Advantage to...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Mar 28, 2001, 01:29pm
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,242
Pete: Great question. The bad news is that...
Pete: Great question. The bad news is that there might not be a lawful basis to ban all disabled umpires. I think we'll see some litigation on this.
Warren: The law stuff is pretty boring,...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Mar 27, 2001, 08:47pm
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,242
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Mar 27, 2001, 12:02pm
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,242
The answer to the personal injury liability...
The answer to the personal injury liability question is remarkably similar to the ADA question: conduct an individualized assessment of the risk. Deciding who can be on the field based upon a...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Mar 26, 2001, 08:23pm
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,242
I would visit you, Warren
when you were jailed.
The umpire is designated by the League president and represents the league. Rule 9.01. While the Court might not be able to jail opposing managers or players who refused...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Mar 26, 2001, 04:36pm
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,242
Obey The Law! (rant coming)
The Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA") is the law, and umpires who refuse to abide by the federal law (where applicable) will find themselves rightfully sued, without any insurance coverage, and...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Mar 04, 2001, 01:15pm
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,635
What if there is no contact?
If base coach intentionally blocks the basepath between third and home but bubba R3 stops before contact, is the movement of the coach sufficient "physical assistance" so that it is still...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Feb 28, 2001, 09:55pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,665
So many red herrings.
First, ignore the...
So many red herrings.
First, ignore the balk. BR reached first. R1 is awarded at least second on the obstruction (that's an advance); R2 reached third before injury; R3 reached home (twice).
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Feb 28, 2001, 09:17pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,273
I was sure that one of those jokes would have...
I was sure that one of those jokes would have violated forum rules. If not, this one will:
To quote Woody Allen:
Some people hink about sex all the time; some people think about sex some of...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Feb 27, 2001, 04:10pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,273
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Feb 27, 2001, 11:58am
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,273
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Feb 08, 2001, 12:09pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,500
The Great Bill Klem
Slightly off subject, because Moose is arguing about "may" rather than "should" for changed calls, is this reference I found to Bill Klem:
<b>"He could be stubborn. He reportedly once started to...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Jan 15, 2001, 02:53pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,246
Patrick:
I wouldn't call it is a "penalty" to...
Patrick:
I wouldn't call it is a "penalty" to require that the runner who misses home either retouch the plate before he is tagged or before the third out, but I understand your point. There is 1...
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