Game ending scenario - runner goes into DBT

[MNBlue]

If I understand Irish correctly, I believe the point was, "Didn't see it, so I can't call it."

[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by MNBlue

If I understand Irish correctly, I believe the point was, "Didn't see it, so I can't call it."

What an answer.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

What an answer.

It's common in clinics and amongst umpires to say "don't pick boogers" as a means of describing over officiating.

I'm not surprised you've never heard that term.

[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

It's common in clinics and amongst umpires to say "don't pick boogers" as a means of describing over officiating.

I'm not surprised you've never heard that term.

If you say so.

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

If you say so.

Well, dammit, if you go looking for boogers you will find boogers. Every other umpire on here has found them and learned not to go looking for them.

Mike's answer not only made sense but was right on. And, as far as I know, "looking for boogers" is not some regional colloquialism. We use it in WA, they use it in DE, I've used it in TX and so have others, and even the Okies use it.

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by bkbjones

Well, dammit, if you go looking for boogers you will find boogers. Every other umpire on here has found them and learned not to go looking for them.

Mike's answer not only made sense but was right on. And, as far as I know, "looking for boogers" is not some regional colloquialism. We use it in WA, they use it in DE, I've used it in TX and so have others, and even the Okies use it.

John,
Add Pa to that list. It's a wide-spread phrase and is seems to be generally accepted & used.

[mcrowder]

I understand the reference to not picking boogers here ... but not picking this particular booger can get you in trouble if the other team is paying attention. We discussed in the earlier thread that all runners must reach their bases or be subject to appeal. The problem on this one is that the BR should be called out BEFORE any appeal is necessary, and if I'm the coach on the other side, I'm going to expect you to do so.

I admit that I understand the motivation for ignoring this call --- I just don't know if I could actually do so on the field. Maybe that makes me OOO, I don't know - but this one just feels wrong to me to ignore.