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[Dakota]

Originally Posted by SethPDX

Well, if the game had been called after 5 with the score 2-1 Phillies (after 4-1/2 actually), the game would be over under OBR. I read today that Bud said he would not have allowed the World Series to end like that. Well, Bud, that would mean making up rules as you go along in the middle of the World Series. It probably is for the best that the Rays were able to tie it.

Well, a 72 hour rain delay is not in the rule book, either. In fact, there is no time limit on a rain delay. That the pretend commissioner was having the game continue in unplayable conditions just to avoid having to actually step forward and make a courageous decision is no surprise.

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Well, a 72 hour rain delay is not in the rule book, either. In fact, there is no time limit on a rain delay. That the pretend commissioner was having the game continue in unplayable conditions just to avoid having to actually step forward and make a courageous decision is no surprise.

Whoops, I deleted my post because I heard him clarify that he would suspend the game for as long as it took and I already got quoted. And you're right--a game can be suspended as long as he wants to suspend it, and now the rules support him. Good job, Bud!

Of course, Bud's tendency to take the path of least resistance might come in handy for him if he wanted to try umpiring.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by SethPDX

Whoops, I deleted my post because I heard him clarify that he would suspend the game for as long as it took and I already got quoted. And you're right--a game can be suspended as long as he wants to suspend it, and now the rules support him. Good job, Bud!

Actually, the rule (4.12) is clear and Selig really didn't have a choice.

Everyone acts like there was some super tough decision made here, yet it is no more of a tough decision then we all make all the time on the field without the support of a commissioner and huge support staff.

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Actually, the rule (4.12) is clear and Selig really didn't have a choice.

Everyone acts like there was some super tough decision made here, yet it is no more of a tough decision then we all make all the time on the field without the support of a commissioner and huge support staff.

The one that now says a regulation game called with the score tied becomes a suspended game? Yes, I knew that one as well. The way it is now, with the score tied the decision is made for him. If one team was ahead, he would have to declare the game suspended for however long it took to resume since calling a World Series game is not going to happen.

[Dakota]

Look, in the regular season, indefinite rain delays are not done for regulation games for obvious reasons... expense, schedule, teams have to be in another city playing another team tomorrow, etc. And, such games will be declared official since rescheduling to complete is expensive, and not always "fair" --- that is, the home field may very well change, etc.

In the WS, neither team has anywhere else to be or any other team to play. An indefinite rain delay can, and should, be done rather than other options provided in the rule book.

He did not have to wait for the score to be tied. He just had to be willing to make a decision without a net, so to speak. No surprise (to me) he wasn't.