tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post8332704871314049931..comments2024-01-18T06:49:55.117-08:00Comments on Close Call Sports & Umpire Ejection Fantasy League: Late-Game Appeal Play: Losing the RunnerLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-87362777680153776342012-09-06T09:35:57.879-07:002012-09-06T09:35:57.879-07:00 I was there, If not for the injury at 2nd. That g... I was there, If not for the injury at 2nd. That giving more time for St. Louis to see replay and know.. APPEAL David Rackley has Balls The size of Texas.. He gets paid to call what he sees..... He didAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-33315043660259821682012-09-04T18:13:15.908-07:002012-09-04T18:13:15.908-07:00You're a plumber....keep the replay in the LLW...You're a plumber....keep the replay in the LLWS where it and you belong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-6168564348485150702012-09-04T18:10:42.049-07:002012-09-04T18:10:42.049-07:00Ya..you're right..who needs to sell a call lik...Ya..you're right..who needs to sell a call like thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-90706965654588795682012-09-04T17:50:07.454-07:002012-09-04T17:50:07.454-07:00@ anon 5:47 that is exactly what Joe is doing@ anon 5:47 that is exactly what Joe is doingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-51453811461567862362012-09-04T17:47:09.024-07:002012-09-04T17:47:09.024-07:00you get the feeling that joe is trying to fire up ...you get the feeling that joe is trying to fire up his team, kinda like what maddon did yest. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-4575628878453519472012-09-04T17:43:50.547-07:002012-09-04T17:43:50.547-07:00Bob Davidson will have homeplate tom should be a g...Bob Davidson will have homeplate tom should be a good one <br /><br />http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=24467695<br /><br />http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=8357759Bryan Zhttp://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=24467695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-84289917810181411302012-09-04T17:40:17.236-07:002012-09-04T17:40:17.236-07:00@Anon Don't forget this same crew with Tim Wel...@Anon Don't forget this same crew with Tim Welke filling in for Gorman <br />Welke hands up incident Bryan Zhttp://www.closecallsports.com/2012/09/late-game-appeal-play-losing-runner.html#comment-formnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-41718332206964847352012-09-04T17:38:45.617-07:002012-09-04T17:38:45.617-07:00Another ejection in this series? they only play 5...Another ejection in this series? they only play 5 more timesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-28981342228178334432012-09-04T17:37:56.586-07:002012-09-04T17:37:56.586-07:00Randazzo just tossed Girardi- he was mad at Tony d...Randazzo just tossed Girardi- he was mad at Tony during the Yankees-Tigers series and Joe must be tired of this crew (Bob Davidson - long/girardi) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-31930381502128823272012-09-04T17:37:53.573-07:002012-09-04T17:37:53.573-07:00CCS Tony Randazzo has just ejected Joe Girardi I b...CCS Tony Randazzo has just ejected Joe Girardi I believe YES NEtwork showed him getting heated and throwing his hate, if this is true that back to back ejections. Balk n bob davidson ejected John maddon yesterday. Bryan Zhttp://www.closecallsports.com/2012/09/late-game-appeal-play-losing-runner.html#comment-formnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-48537270221348416352012-09-04T16:46:21.085-07:002012-09-04T16:46:21.085-07:00is it me or does rackley do a lot of mets games?
is it me or does rackley do a lot of mets games?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-82950433776179444842012-09-04T14:08:53.606-07:002012-09-04T14:08:53.606-07:00Because of the limited camera angles, replay would...Because of the limited camera angles, replay would not have changed the call on the field. Most guys would have taken the easy way out on this and just "safe" the appeal... heck, he probably wouldn't of even gotten a visit from Matheny and we all wouldn't be here talking about this. However, I applaud Rackley for putting himself in the BEST position to see the touch/no touch AND for having the balls to make the "unpopular" call. To me... that says a lot about an umpire who does not give into the pressure and/or magnitude of the game and truly does "call what he sees" regardless of the possible backlash.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-74431388249794836722012-09-04T13:58:49.998-07:002012-09-04T13:58:49.998-07:00"I wasn't bashing David Rackley, nor do I..."I wasn't bashing David Rackley, nor do I bash other umpires on this site. I know others do, but that's not me, and it's never been me. If you read my post, I even went out of my way to compliment Rackley, who I have seen several times this year, and been impressed with. I was simply disagreeing with his call in this case. That is allowed isn't it? " <br /><br />Forgot to take his Xanax...Let it go. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-25006779135805554972012-09-04T13:24:44.973-07:002012-09-04T13:24:44.973-07:00I like Rackley's positioning and how he handle...I like Rackley's positioning and how he handled the whole thing. The only thing I didn't like was the big punch out during the appeal? I don't think that was necessary for the appeal call. Other than that, I really think he held his own and made a good call. He had the best angle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-50034896321526427632012-09-04T13:17:37.963-07:002012-09-04T13:17:37.963-07:00@Anon 8:27 am
Your reply to me was uncalled for. ...@Anon 8:27 am<br /><br />Your reply to me was uncalled for. I think you need to take it down a few notches and try some decaf. <br /><br />I wasn't bashing David Rackley, nor do I bash other umpires on this site. I know others do, but that's not me, and it's never been me. If you read my post, I even went out of my way to compliment Rackley, who I have seen several times this year, and been impressed with. I was simply disagreeing with his call in this case. That is allowed isn't it?Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04227950154076067364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-67534132579074540772012-09-04T10:19:43.755-07:002012-09-04T10:19:43.755-07:00Chippy near the end of the season, aren't we?
...Chippy near the end of the season, aren't we?<br /><br />I think this is a great call. Why did he punch the runner out? Why did they appeal at all? both the same reason; 1B and Rackley were both looking down at the bag--an angle we don't see on the TV. They both saw dirt between the black shoe and white base. That's the only reason on a routine double that the defense wants to appeal and the 1B Umpire punches him out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-67607430768549350622012-09-04T09:22:06.566-07:002012-09-04T09:22:06.566-07:00"Dan you sure seem to think you would make a ..."Dan you sure seem to think you would make a better umpire. When at best all you will ever be is a couch umpire and even at that you still would suck. So why dont you stop bashing on umpires. " <br /><br />Wow, seriously? I did not think his response was that bad. Chill out, the rod up your butt obviously has a rod up its butt. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-44044033001148604942012-09-04T09:21:05.572-07:002012-09-04T09:21:05.572-07:00"Considering the timing and impact of this ap..."Considering the timing and impact of this appeal play, I bet he thought long and hard before calling the runner out. " <br /><br />His reaction was like a kid getting a new bike for his birthday. I don't think he was patient and was excited to bang Torres out. Right or wrong. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-47556898148475759192012-09-04T08:39:56.629-07:002012-09-04T08:39:56.629-07:00And if there were replay there is not a chance thi...And if there were replay there is not a chance this call gets overturned.Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077541258320019256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-73413736228858835432012-09-04T08:27:14.979-07:002012-09-04T08:27:14.979-07:00Dan you sure seem to think you would make a better...Dan you sure seem to think you would make a better umpire. When at best all you will ever be is a couch umpire and even at that you still would suck. So why dont you stop bashing on umpires.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-16973934629971387442012-09-04T07:28:36.478-07:002012-09-04T07:28:36.478-07:00After the play the umpire walked over look at the...After the play the umpire walked over look at the base like he wasn't sure (he was looking for some dirt or something on the base) <br />so he wasn't sure, just another stupid Umpire<br />making another bad call!, It's time for the Replay already!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-73292387498168264122012-09-04T06:16:44.906-07:002012-09-04T06:16:44.906-07:00Ballsy call but his positioning was perfect and he...Ballsy call but his positioning was perfect and he handled the discussion very well. Quite impressive from AAA/MLB umpire - nice job David!<br /><br />Btw, from his view overtop looking down, he must have seen a little bit of daylight between the inside of the runner's foot and the inside of the base. Considering the timing and impact of this appeal play, I bet he thought long and hard before calling the runner out. And to top it off, he had a very calm conversation with a pissed off Manager and diffused the situation without having to eject anyone. Good for you David for sticking to what you saw, calling it and standing behind it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-79855570211170544772012-09-04T00:38:36.076-07:002012-09-04T00:38:36.076-07:00Too close to call! I can't say Rackley got it ...Too close to call! I can't say Rackley got it wrong, but I can't say it's right either. For that reason, I know we'll have to go with the call on the field, but I still would be more comfortable having Rackley "safe" the call.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-77579879042566159142012-09-03T21:56:21.690-07:002012-09-03T21:56:21.690-07:00I was watching the game when the play happened, I&...I was watching the game when the play happened, I've seen all the replays that are available, and I haven't seen anything yet that convinces me that Torres missed the base. Rackley obviously had a different angle, and called what he said he saw, but from everything I've seen, I still think he got the call wrong. <br /><br />He's a solid young umpire from what I've seen of him, and it takes guts to make a call like that in that spot, and then stand by it after the game. So I'll give him that. But my opinion is he was wrong, and that Torres hit the bag with his left heel as he was heading to second.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04227950154076067364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-75269960488209315612012-09-03T20:11:35.026-07:002012-09-03T20:11:35.026-07:00"Appeals are always 100% sure; otherwise it&#..."Appeals are always 100% sure; otherwise it's a touch. Rackley is right there, and it take slow mo that is at best inconclsive to see something Rackley saw one time in real time. No umpire is gonna want this shit storm on something he wasnt sure about. " <br /><br />This one I agree is tough for us to tell (though it really does look like he touches the base with what we're given to see - again no one is as close as the 1B umpire). That being said, I will cite just ONE example to disprove your theory. <br /><br />COMING SOON TO A THEATRE NEAR YOU, "I Feel for Appeals", starring: <br />Jerry Meals <br />Don Mattingly<br />Matt Treanor <br />And ONE MAJORLY-BOTCHED APPEAL CALLDouble Down for Donutshttp://www.bandmix.com/bananakaboomnoreply@blogger.com