tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post2393996197200257973..comments2024-01-18T06:49:55.117-08:00Comments on Close Call Sports & Umpire Ejection Fantasy League: MLB Ejections 059, 060: Dan Iassogna (2, 3; Martin, Hurdle)Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-86384336351654854502013-06-17T23:55:05.571-07:002013-06-17T23:55:05.571-07:00Lol. No need. To be honest I do not care. You g...Lol. No need. To be honest I do not care. You guys just happened to be discussing it after I watched it. I can understand that it is a fantasy game like any other and certain rules apply.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-34832643462528011132013-06-17T23:48:52.942-07:002013-06-17T23:48:52.942-07:00You are probably right. I just don't understa...You are probably right. I just don't understand the rules.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-15124380622137971282013-06-07T15:45:32.364-07:002013-06-07T15:45:32.364-07:00Racism: Hatred or intolerance of another race or o...Racism: Hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.<br /><br />Engrish: A slang term for the misuse of the English language. The term relates to the tendency of Japanese speakers to substitute the phenomes "r" and "l". The term originates largely from early video games made in Japan that, upon translation to English, featured humorous mistakes such as "congraturations" and "all your base are belong to us" and "I am sick out of my mind". Here is a paper written by the Lecturer of English at Keiai University referring to Engrish:<br /><br />"However, the English seen in Japan -- primarily on products, but in other venues as well -- often leaves one baffled. Much of it is at best odd, and at worst incomprehensible. It abounds with mechanical, grammatical, and lexical errors, which contribute in varying degrees to obsscure the meaning.<br /><br />The type of English described above [...] is a well-documented phenomenon which has been noted by many. It has even acquired a technical name -- 'Engrish.' [...] Unlike some similar terms [...] which are considered more derogatory, the term 'Engrish' is thought to be more neutral and [...] can be applied to humorous misuse of English from any country, not necessarily Japan."<br /><br />For your perusal: http://www.u-keiai.ac.jp/issn/menu/ronbun/no15/u050708_ikeshima.pdf<br /><br />It is actually fairly interesting, going so far as to point out that, since the number of non-native English speakers has begun to surpass that of native speakers, it is perhaps possible to consider Engrish a form of English dialect.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-58447716353713335722013-06-07T15:27:51.248-07:002013-06-07T15:27:51.248-07:00I'm making stuff up???? "Engrish" ca...I'm making stuff up???? "Engrish" came from one of your own comments. If that is not racism, then define it!!!!!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-12528322355805342802013-06-05T19:46:33.127-07:002013-06-05T19:46:33.127-07:00So you are making stuff up now hey!So you are making stuff up now hey!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-21501901239176469142013-06-05T19:45:31.594-07:002013-06-05T19:45:31.594-07:00So you are being racist now hey!So you are being racist now hey!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-7040809503438329052013-06-05T10:35:38.288-07:002013-06-05T10:35:38.288-07:00In re 059, 60 Iassogna 2, 3
After review, the Or...In re 059, 60 Iassogna 2, 3<br /><br /><br />After review, the Original Ruling has been affirmed in a 4-0-1 decision by the UEFL Appeals Board. Four Appeals Board members voted to uphold the Original Ruling while one elected to defer it.<br /><br /><br />Majority Opinion, BT_Blue:<br />First let me say I think there is a place to say this pitch could be called a strike. However, from the photos and pictures and such posted by others on the UEFL page, I feel that the evidence presented does not present an overwhelming reason to overturn the original decision. So far only the Pitch FX chart is the only accurate piece of evidence I have seen. And this supports the idea that the call would be correct per the Kulpa Rule.<br /><br /><br />So because I am not wholy convinced that the call is correct I will not Confirm the original ruling. But since I also have yet to be presented with a clear reason the ruling is wrong, I will be voting to Uphold the original QOC.<br /><br /><br />Concurring Opinion, RichMSN:<br />That pitch is one that deserves to be given to the umpire, not to the off-centered cameras and to the usual band of complainers on the discussion part of the site. The one picture posted as evidence that it was a strike actually tells me that the pitch was probably a touch inside, to boot.<br /><br /><br />So I elect to uphold.<br /><br /><br />Concurring Opinion, yawetag:<br />Using video footage to make your point is moot when we have technology that works much better.<br /><br /><br /><br />Dissenting Opinion, Turducken:<br />To me, I think that's a strike. It looks good to me. But I'm not behind home plate. I didn't see what Iassogna saw. I'm going to reject technology with consideration of UEFL rules [and to the umpire] and elect to defer.<br /><br /><br /><br />Therefore, the Board affirms the Original Ruling.<br /><br /><br />Confirmed: -<br />Upheld: tmac, RichMSN, yawetag, BT_Blue<br />Overturned: -<br />Deferred: Turducken<br />Abstained: Gil (posted Original Ruling), Jeremy (deployment)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-34038302341195448422013-06-05T10:30:22.763-07:002013-06-05T10:30:22.763-07:00These ejections seem to be especially popular. I w...These ejections seem to be especially popular. I want to ensure we are being thorough.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-62370289573222210822013-06-05T09:56:11.262-07:002013-06-05T09:56:11.262-07:00It's not hypocritical. It's the rules.It's not hypocritical. It's the rules.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-32938289870542036292013-06-05T09:55:50.537-07:002013-06-05T09:55:50.537-07:00The rule is in place to account for the margin of ...The rule is in place to account for the margin of error that PitchFX has. Values from px 0.768 and 0.935 are considered borderline and, due to the aforementioned inaccuracy, the benefit of the doubt for them must be given to the umpire by UEFL rule.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-18658774898050769682013-06-05T02:39:48.504-07:002013-06-05T02:39:48.504-07:00If you produce this 'clear cut evidence' t...If you produce this 'clear cut evidence' that proves the pitch was definitely a strike beyond the technologies margin-of-error, then I guarantee you the appeals board will overturn the ruling.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-43309402752067688092013-06-04T23:22:31.957-07:002013-06-04T23:22:31.957-07:00*Pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule), QOC f...*Pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule), QOC for a px value greater than 0.768, with appropriate pz valuation, called a strike on the field, "shall routinely reflect the call on the field as correct."<br /><br /><br /><br />Lol. You guys should call that the CYA rule.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-88348850039573649412013-06-04T23:20:47.022-07:002013-06-04T23:20:47.022-07:00Years ago the cameras were from the shortstop side...Years ago the cameras were from the shortstop side of the plate and the pitches would appear more to one side but now many ball parks have cameras on a straight line over the pitcher's head (some still do use the shortstop camera especially during day games due to certain issues such as sun angle).<br /><br />By the way, your clear cut evidence thing references that we should probably not rely on technology? There is clear cut evidence. There are other outlets not associated with Pittsburgh that have the pitches as being in the strike zone. They were in fact no even on the line but inside of the vertical line that represents the inside corner.<br /><br /><br /><br />Borderline? Yes. No clear cut evidenced? There was clearcut evidence.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-9832657190223603462013-06-04T23:14:07.536-07:002013-06-04T23:14:07.536-07:00I bet you thought Jerry Mills was right.I bet you thought Jerry Mills was right.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-43534787753490502142013-06-04T23:13:18.386-07:002013-06-04T23:13:18.386-07:00True. But he warned him about arguing pitches tha...True. But he warned him about arguing pitches that were strikes according to boxes that are being calculated by several cameras and a computer program. Not to mention he squeezed Burnett the entire game.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-84530168066741839722013-06-04T23:12:08.286-07:002013-06-04T23:12:08.286-07:00The charts showed pitch 1 and 2 in the strike zone...The charts showed pitch 1 and 2 in the strike zone. If one umpire is going to be complimented by balls correctly called because they are out of the box then another one being complimented from calling pitches balls when they are inside the box is hypocritical.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-83995292714189373962013-06-04T18:08:52.147-07:002013-06-04T18:08:52.147-07:00You're funny.You're funny.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-53973261343045962602013-06-04T14:20:44.929-07:002013-06-04T14:20:44.929-07:00You can even see A.J. motioning to Martin as if to...You can even see A.J. motioning to Martin as if to say, "just throw the ball back to me!" But any umpire can tell Martin is a b*#%^ of a catcher to call a game with. Just his body language after a close pitch doesn't go his way alone! Guarantee Iassogna had his full...hence the "quick hook". LolLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-33188149945037100892013-06-04T13:38:47.593-07:002013-06-04T13:38:47.593-07:00http://gyazo.com/ee9700c2888fc51995c86d86f7ab31a0 ...http://gyazo.com/ee9700c2888fc51995c86d86f7ab31a0 <br /><br /><br /><br />heres the ab of MedlenLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-75514930850134977172013-06-04T13:16:01.519-07:002013-06-04T13:16:01.519-07:00Chances are he combined an expletive with the real...Chances are he combined an expletive with the real magic word, you. Never looks good when an umpire throws out a catcher, because no one understands the discussion going on behind the plate. And you can give me this "warn the catcher" BS, but if you do that, you wind up getting toasted for instigating.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-65598175433527472202013-06-04T10:29:27.288-07:002013-06-04T10:29:27.288-07:00September 1st 2007- Here is a blast from the past....September 1st 2007- Here is a blast from the past. Go to about the 56 second mark.<br /><br />http://mlb.mlb.com/media/player/mp_tpl_3_1.jsp?w=2007/open/tp/archive09/090107_lansdn_peavy_reel_tp_350.wmv&w_id=596461&pid=mlb_tp&fid=mlb_tp400&v=2&gid=2007/09/01/lanmlb-sdnmlb-1&login=N&authorization=N&mType=w&urlstr=&mUrl=&type=v_free&_mp=1Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-31549643797397794492013-06-04T10:02:51.783-07:002013-06-04T10:02:51.783-07:00There appears to be a history between the two. If...There appears to be a history between the two. If I'm not mistaken Iassogna threw Martin out 5 or 6 years ago for balls/strikes. <br /><br /><br /><br />I personally would take anything Martin says with a grain of salt as he does have a history with multiple umpires and every time, according to him, it was the umpire who instigated the situation or had the 'quick hook'. I wouldn't go so far to say that Martin is a 'hothead' but there is precedent to state that he is rather argumentative.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-90658242579535863022013-06-04T09:55:41.491-07:002013-06-04T09:55:41.491-07:00Shouldn't it be the responsibility of the chal...Shouldn't it be the responsibility of the challenger to bring the evidence to your attention?Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-37814386815745854982013-06-04T09:12:08.138-07:002013-06-04T09:12:08.138-07:00I'm not buying into this "quick hook"...I'm not buying into this "quick hook" theory. Is there some level of unsportsmanlike behavior that umpires are required to take? Some athlete says "FU" to me directly and he's gone--I don't care what sport or what level. That's pretty easy to explain and understand. Do you know what isn't easy to explain, in my opinion? The situation where the player doesn't get tossed for addressing the ump in that manner.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-64656697024427342462013-06-04T07:48:12.897-07:002013-06-04T07:48:12.897-07:00Oakgrove1's screenshot actually is the best ev...Oakgrove1's screenshot actually is the best evidence I've seen that the pitch is inside -- it's a 2-seam fastball that's tailing back and it doesn't look like it has the plate.<br /><br /><br />As far as comments on Iassogna, he's already proven himself to be a rock star on the game's biggest stage (anyone who thinks otherwise should watch the MLB special "The Third Team" from last year's World Series) and I wouldn't be surprised for him to be among the next generation of crew chiefs.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.com