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1) I didn't like the over-demonstrative third strike calls.
2) A BU seemed much too close to 2nd on some CF camera shots. Was that the case or was it just camera angle. If so, is that an ISF mechanic?
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Every one of the IP calls were for failure to pause a minimum of two seconds after receiving the sign (or simulate receiving the sign) while on the pitcher's plate.
Dora was wired for sound. At no time did I hear any Latino swear words, and I am pretty sure I know them all (and have used them at some point in time). In fact, a smile crosses my face as I convinced my nephew to order a three-word specialty dish, the last two words of which were "tu madre." I thought this Hispanic waiter was going to caca he was laffing so hard. Anyway...the microphone experience was much better than the IP experience. Meanwhile, a highly placed source informs me that umpires were instructed to be "big and demonstrative" on 3K, sell safe and sell outs. Know this: because of the way the technology works, your television picture (even if you have the latest high def) is somewhat compact, and to make something look big and demonstrative on your TV it is REALLY big and demonstrative in person.
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I thought that the wired for sound was too invasive. They listened in on some umpire to umpire conversations that the umpires probably wish they wouldn't have. The plate umpire went and asked the third base umpire about how ISF dealt with an intentional walk. Then later in the game the plate umpire went and asked the first base umpire if she had signaled on a ground ball that went over the base. The first base umpire said no that is your call. I'm still wondering what all four umpires got together for after the first home run. Also in ISF the pause is 2 to 5 seconds. It used to be 1 to 10 like ASA, but they thought the 1 second was too quick and being taken advantage of. Also the talking heads were up to their normal ignorance of the game. After a steal of second base with a check swing by the batter the Plate umpire went to her partner on a check swing and the announcer said they were checking to see if the runner left first early.
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Personally, I don't see what the problem is with the 3K call. Looked pretty standard (for higher level ball) to me.
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I guess I have been doing baseball for too many years. I have a hard time with the HPU doing the double wide, contortionist spread that requires 2 added steps to stand up, along with the HHAAAAEEEEEEEEE "strike" sound. Guess that is why I will never be on TV?
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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.
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