Very strange ....

[Thunderheads]

You don't see THIS very often!!

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=19733553

[UmpTTS43]

Noticed he went and retrieved his indicator. I love it when guys claim they don't need an indicator. There is always that one time. This was it. Love it.

[Lindsay]

Southside reports Cederstrom used instant replay to confirm the count... This isn't the first time Cederstrom has allegedly used replay in a non-HR to get the call right (Tampa Bay, June 2009). There was approximately a 3-minute delay while the the 3-2 count was confirmed.

[yawetag]

Seems like he could have asked one of the other three umpires on the field. It's possible one of them knew.

[mstaylor]

As anybody that advocates not carrying an indicator on the bases will tell you, not their job. They say they don't know and don't care.

[Mr Umpire]

Well, I don't carry an indicator behind the plate. I remember the count much more than with one. I always found myself forgetting if I clicked a pitch or not after a play or something. I do much better without one but still forget it occasionally. Especially if my head isn't in the game for whatever reason.

I admit I have been lucky not to have one of these moments yet. But, if I ever do, I still won't carry one b/c forgetting the count has happened far fewer than when I did carry one. I have been doing this now for about the past 4 years and find I am better focused in the game b/c of it. I won't suggest it to anyone though.

[mstaylor]

I tell my guys to do what they feel comfortable with, the newer guys I stress strongly that I would like to see one in both positions until they are more relaxed at their new level. I personally always carry one unless I am a BU in a three or four man. The problem is some guys are absolutely rabid about not carrying one or you are the scourge of the earth.

[cyclonehokiece]

Southside reports Cederstrom used instant replay to confirm the count... This isn't the first time Cederstrom has allegedly used replay in a non-HR to get the call right (Tampa Bay, June 2009). There was approximately a 3-minute delay while the the 3-2 count was confirmed.

Well, that is disturbing if it is the case, since it is not within replay rules. However, could he have been talking to the official scorer on the phone? And wouldn't that be allowed under the rules. Still, an embarrassing moment. It has happened to all of us, but for it to happen at the major league level.

[Lindsay]

Southside reports Cederstrom used instant replay to confirm the count... This isn't the first time Cederstrom has allegedly used replay in a non-HR to get the call right (Tampa Bay, June 2009). There was approximately a 3-minute delay while the the 3-2 count was confirmed.

Well, that is disturbing if it is the case, since it is not within replay rules. However, could he have been talking to the official scorer on the phone? And wouldn't that be allowed under the rules. Still, an embarrassing moment. It has happened to all of us, but for it to happen at the major league level.

Southside is a White Sox fan site... take it for what you will. He probably just passed by the replay booth on the way to the umpires room to get his indicator, gave the appearance of using IR.

[BigUmp56]

Well, I don't carry an indicator behind the plate. I remember the count much more than with one. I always found myself forgetting if I clicked a pitch or not after a play or something. I do much better without one but still forget it occasionally. Especially if my head isn't in the game for whatever reason.

I admit I have been lucky not to have one of these moments yet. But, if I ever do, I still won't carry one b/c forgetting the count has happened far fewer than when I did carry one. I have been doing this now for about the past 4 years and find I am better focused in the game b/c of it. I won't suggest it to anyone though.

I don't use one either. And I feel the same way you do about it. I believe it keeps me more focused knowing I have to keep the count in my head rather than depending on an indicator. I haven't used one in years, and I don't lose the count in situations where I used to, like a banger at the plate on a passed ball. I used to lose the count quite a bit on plays like that by not being able to remember if I had advanced the wheel before "opening the gate" for the catcher.

Tim.