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lawump

lawump

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9 minutes ago, RichMSN said:

And sometimes you get screwed cause the players do something weird and there's no time to react.

Saw an F4 Steve Sax one over to first base with the bases empty, F3 made a great play diving towards the plate and swiping the tag on the BR.  The BU had no chance -- not enough time to get a read step or even a good lean.  BU called time right after the play, got the PU, said a few words, and turned and called the BR out.  Nobody said a word, other than, "that's good work all around."

Ha-ha, I am clearly younger than you as I prefer the phrase, "he 'Chuck Knoblauched' one over to first base."

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FleasOf1000Camels
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Stand your ground on the SAFE call.  If you saw the foot off the bag, it WAS off the bag. Now, if you had initially called him OUT, you ought to be much more willing to get partner's help, as it'

FleasOf1000Camels
FleasOf1000Camels

I's advise AGAINST going for help before making your call.  I USED to do that (that's how I was trained MAAAAANY years ago).  But it can really get you in trouble.  What if your partner wasn't watchin

MidAmUmp
MidAmUmp

Keep it short and sweet. The less you say the better. "I had a great look and I'm 100% sure that he pulled his foot. If there was any doubt in my mind I would get help, but I'm 100% sure on this one."

RichMSN

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1 minute ago, lawump said:

Ha-ha, I am clearly younger than you as I prefer the phrase, "he 'Chuck Knoblauched' one over to first base."

I flipped a coin in my head.  Seriously.  (I'm 46.)

How about Mackey Sassered it back to the pitcher?

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blue23ll

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Having had my own "get help" situation this year, I understand this 100%. We don't get help to appease coaches, we do it to get plays right. IF you got the play right, own it. Going to your partner on a call that you need to own sets a terrible precedent, and its why coaches think they have a right to getting help anytime they feel like it.  

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