93mph to the CB of CB! Ouch

[Thunderheads]

http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=30851075&query=umpire

 

http://wapc.mlb.com/play?content_id=30851075

[JHSump]

The announcers discussed the balloon.  When it comes up, the statement is how the umpire can position himself over the center of the plate. Sure, the balloon will protect your torso, but what about your head.  I am in the slot, and in my experience many foul balls wiz right past my right ear (for a RH batter).  If I were over the center of the plate, I would be a target for repeated concussions.  Were umpire's repeatedly battered in the mask during the "balloon era"?

[Texas Manny]

I need a ballon just to protect me from the announcers...

 

 

Glad to see that CB was alright. Sore I'm sure, but alright. Looks like a West Vest Gold under his shirt. Ball just found the soft spot.

[Thunderheads]

my ears are bleeding!!

[UmpJeff]

With respect to ALL things umpiring, the announcers just need to STFU!  Where do these guys come up with this stuff???  

[noumpere]

You can use the balloon and still be in the slot.  Position and equipment are two separate issues.

[Lindsay]

What they really need is one of these...

...in the broadcast booth.

[KLAH316]

I can't believe CB got hit with a "Foul Tip".... I for one never have.  He must have been doing something wrong!!

[grayhawk]

Damn scissors stance...

[mstaylor]

Damn scissors stance...

He's just a sissy. Don't give him an Unequal!

[blue23ll]

Well, who cares what the announcers prefer. I would bet a dime to a donut that his butt is plenty padded but it would still hurt if I kicked him with my size 10 New Balance plate shoes!! Damn Idiots.

[dumbdumb]

 

Damn scissors stance...

He's just a sissy. Don't give him an Unequal!

 

MST

 

What did everyone do when the best thing since sliced bred out there other than the Carlucci, was the SOS protector that the old guy showed me that he wore. Said it was the best out there. How would the young wipper-snappers out there with you today make it if they that was still the best thing out there? Remember, the Bob Gibsons, Bob Fellers, Nolan Ryans were not just throwing 70 or 80 mph back then.

[mstaylor]

 

 

Damn scissors stance...

He's just a sissy. Don't give him an Unequal!

 

MST

 

What did everyone do when the best thing since sliced bred out there other than the Carlucci, was the SOS protector that the old guy showed me that he wore. Said it was the best out there. How would the young wipper-snappers out there with you today make it if they that was still the best thing out there? Remember, the Bob Gibsons, Bob Fellers, Nolan Ryans were not just throwing 70 or 80 mph back then.

 

Oh, I know, I had my POS catcher's style CP. When they came out with the hardshell I was all over it.

[MB_Ump]

The way he laid down in the dirt after getting an owie-was I the only one thinking he comes from a soccer background?

[Thunderheads]

The way he laid down in the dirt after getting an owie-was I the only one thinking he comes from a soccer background?

HUGE DIFFERENCE .........

 

You see, CB Bucknor actually DID get drilled!  The soccer players don't get touched 95% of the time