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Old Fri Jul 13, 2007, 10:55am
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Yep, heard that, too. The umpire may be wired for sound, but that would be awfully risky keeping that mike open. Maybe it is an area mike at the backstop that was picking that up.
Yes, Dora was wired. You could see the remote behind her back at her belt.

I didn't see the early illegal pitches, either, but it sounded from the talking heads like the early ones had all been for pause violations, too.
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Old Sat Jul 14, 2007, 05:21am
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I only caught the last inning and Hollowell was nailed by PU on first pitch. US pitchers need to remember in international play there is no "touch and go" or quick touch. The requirement is two seconds and it is called.
Question:
The pitchers playing in US national team are often invited to this national team? I.o.w. they weren't fresh-ones, first time in the team?

If answer is: "YES"
In my knownedge the US-national team is ALWAYS playing by the ISF-rules, just as all other national teams. So in my view there's no excuss for the pitcher not taking two sec's before the pitch. And now PU has no other choise than call the IP... (over and over again)

I've watched the <19 USA-team playing (and winning) the World Championships in Enschede (Netherlands). Even the juniors were taking the two sec's...
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Old Sun Jul 15, 2007, 01:04pm
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The pitchers playing in US national team are often invited to this national team? I.o.w. they weren't fresh-ones, first time in the team?
Many have just finished their college season and/or are still playing in the pro league which basically uses NCAA rules. So, playing under ISF-rules is not always a player's primary game.
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Old Mon Jul 16, 2007, 09:26am
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Who is there?

Does anyone know who is there among the american umpires or who the UIC of the games are?
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Old Mon Jul 16, 2007, 06:27pm
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I had the priveldge of attending the ISF camp with Dora when we qualified a few years ago. I can tell you now, If she called anything, it was there. If she made the big 3K signal, she was told to.
Dora, without a doubt is one of the absolute best umpires I have had the opportunity to work with.
Matt Dunbar is also a friend that I am glad to have worked with and had the opportunity to get to khow over the years.

I say, if you want to learn a few things that will take you further, watch them and learn what you can.
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Old Mon Jul 16, 2007, 06:33pm
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I sent this link to Dora. Yes, she is awesome. All female crew tonight, Dora at the plate. I am so looking forward to this.
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Old Tue Jul 17, 2007, 12:58am
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Who was the goofball behind the plate in the USA vs. Canada game? That's got to be the most uncomfortable stance I've ever seen. He looked like he was going to fall down when he stood back up. He also did his "strike" mechanic from the squat. Looked like a doofus to me.
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Old Tue Jul 17, 2007, 01:01am
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Who was the goofball behind the plate in the USA vs. Canada game? That's got to be the most uncomfortable stance I've ever seen. He looked like he was going to fall down when he stood back up. He also did his "strike" mechanic from the squat. Looked like a doofus to me.
I can assure you Bryan is NOT a doofus. This was his second term in the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium in about six weeks' time, so before I called anyone a doofus or questioned their mechanics...
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Old Tue Jul 17, 2007, 01:09am
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I call 'em like I see 'em. I've seen better mechanics from first year umpires.
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