tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post4653403394368715170..comments2024-01-18T06:49:55.117-08:00Comments on Close Call Sports & Umpire Ejection Fantasy League: Discussions: 2013 UEFL Rules SummitLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-19694344389185515242013-11-15T22:33:16.045-08:002013-11-15T22:33:16.045-08:00My main problem with that particular Board decisio...My main problem with that particular Board decision was that the majority opinion specifically referred to it as a repeat visit because he went to see a replay, not because of the approved ruling. However, if that phrase is added to the approved ruling (or an argument from the dugout after disengaging from an argument on the field is also specifically defined as a "repeat visit" by rule) that would resolve the issue as far as I am concerned.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-40129754050854354502013-11-15T22:23:53.657-08:002013-11-15T22:23:53.657-08:00Added; as for Proposal #5 Comment, we have an appr...Added; as for Proposal #5 Comment, we have an approved ruling "After an initial argument, an ejection from the dugout for undoubtedly arguing the same play may be considered irrecusable." This is likely where the 070 Baker 3 decision comes into play. As an editorial change, the phrase "repeat argument" can be added.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-6124011633221242262013-11-14T13:59:11.179-08:002013-11-14T13:59:11.179-08:00Does anyone have any interest in putting some mone...Does anyone have any interest in putting some money into this, like all other fantasy leagues? I know this has been brought up before (maybe last year?), but with such a large participant pool, even a small entry fee could result in some nice prizes??Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-906924367861380842013-11-14T08:55:50.308-08:002013-11-14T08:55:50.308-08:00Nice to see we agree on the challenge proposal. Th...Nice to see we agree on the challenge proposal. There were just so many last year, and I agree that it should be done in a way that only UEFL participants can 1.) challenge and 2.) must announce their name with the challenge.<br /><br /><br />I also like the idea for challenge justification, as opposed to just "Challenge!"Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-59157192991917203292013-11-14T01:42:47.353-08:002013-11-14T01:42:47.353-08:00A few things. Some of these I think are really goo...A few things. Some of these I think are really good ideas. Some I think are just "meh" but it doesn't hurt letting everyone vote on them anyway.<br /><br />PROPOSAL #1<br /><br />I second the proposal for a point penalty for a non-overturned challenge.<br /><br />PROPOSAL #2<br /><br />Penalties should be imposed for users who Challenge frivolously, such as submitting a Challenge without proper reasoning or one that is in violation of the rules (ex. challenging the Irrecusable ruling on a HBP ejection or the PitchFX numbers because "it looked good on TV").<br /><br />PROPOSAL #2B<br /><br />Allow no challenges regarding ball/strike calls except at the request of an Appeals Board member.<br /><br />PROPOSAL #3<br /><br />Only UEFL members may Challenge.<br /><br />PROPOSAL #3B<br /><br />Only logged-in UEFL members may challenge (since Guest users can specify whatever username they wish).<br /><br />PROPOSAL #3B COMMENT<br /><br />Since Guest users can specify whatever username they wish, there is nothing stopping a random anonymous user from requesting a challenge under Proposal #3 by changing their username to that of a UEFL member. Proposal #3B is meant to solve that.<br /><br />PROPOSAL #4<br /><br />Check swing calls should be deemed Irrecusable since the rulebook definition of a swing means the umpire can't be wrong.<br /><br />PROPOSAL #5<br /><br />Clarify Rule 6-2-b-5-b regarding the definition of a "visit" and "repeat visit".<br /><br />PROSPOAL #5 COMMENT<br /><br />Rule 6-2-b-5-b currently defines a "visit" as requiring one to "[leave] the dugout or his position to argue a call with an umpire". In Ejection 070 Baker (3) the Appeals Board determined a second visit had occurred despite the fact that the definition of a "visit" under UEFL rules had not been met for a second time. The player viewed a replay in the clubhouse and was ejected from the dugout; while the player did leave the dugout after his initial visit the player did not do so to argue the call with the umpire and when he did argue the call he did so from within the dugout (which was also his position at the time) and therefore never fulfulled both of the rule's requirements.<br /><br />PROPOSAL #6<br /><br />Define and enforce point penalties, suspensions, and/or bans for conduct in violation of Rule 8-1. Due to the ability of Guest users to specify usernames at will, this would need to be limited to logged-in users.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-36660294666577371492013-11-14T01:41:15.832-08:002013-11-14T01:41:15.832-08:00I would suggest in situations such as the one rega...I would suggest in situations such as the one regarding runner placement that the "calling umpire" be considered whichever umpire gives the signals regarding placement after review (which will probably be the crew chief anyway, but this provides a little flexibility in case a strange scenario crops up).<br /><br /><br />I dislike the idea of awarding half points. Increase other values for balance if necessary.<br /><br /><br />I would also suggest a special point award for an ejection following a challenge. We've seen managers get ejected after home run reviews, we're probably going to see at least one ejection following one of the new reviews.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-88533187536698479002013-11-13T18:07:23.250-08:002013-11-13T18:07:23.250-08:00I think if you initiate a challenge and it isn'...I think if you initiate a challenge and it isn't overturned, you lose. 2 pts.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.com