tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post5433965151058636184..comments2024-01-18T06:49:55.117-08:00Comments on Close Call Sports & Umpire Ejection Fantasy League: Ejection 083: Brian Knight (2)Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-58627708181230089012012-07-07T21:37:32.091-07:002012-07-07T21:37:32.091-07:00I've been on the opposite side of several disc...I've been on the opposite side of several discussions with umpsrule, and it would be wrong to describe him as an apologist. Initially, I thought perhaps he was. However, he has two qualities that make him not an apologist: (1) his opinions are always reasonable, even if you disagree with them, and (2) when an umpire is wrong, he says so. <br /><br />There are others who frequent this site that you could call out as apologists. Umpsrule isn't one of them.Curt Crowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704349341530572678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-39403387096579157562012-07-07T14:19:12.726-07:002012-07-07T14:19:12.726-07:00Greinke and Reineke ejected by Sam Holbrook, it co...Greinke and Reineke ejected by Sam Holbrook, it could have been what happend with jose altuve and cory hart, im guessing miss tag?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-81859599638371084062012-07-07T13:39:39.226-07:002012-07-07T13:39:39.226-07:00Holbrook dumped pitcher and manager in 1st.Holbrook dumped pitcher and manager in 1st.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-28347837246910165842012-07-07T08:31:21.831-07:002012-07-07T08:31:21.831-07:00Thank you for the kind words, Turducken.Thank you for the kind words, Turducken.UmpsRulenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-41429093038709546022012-07-06T23:19:13.181-07:002012-07-06T23:19:13.181-07:00Well, I'll be the first to admit that I've...Well, I'll be the first to admit that I've probably umpired some-odd 350 games in my lifetime. So, perhaps you have me beat. But, that would be quite impressive. But, you'd probably have to figure in 3,500 games, that you'd have a bang-bang call that you probably kicked; that's purely the human element. But to say that you expect perfection from every umpire on every night is flawed.<br /><br />As far as the idiot comment, I won't dignify that with a response. If you think it bothers me, it doesn't, so, move on. Very cowardly how you post without a name, going after not only myself, but one of the most civil, productive, and intelligent commentators of this site, UmpsRule.Turduckennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-30503024997215000192012-07-06T22:46:22.262-07:002012-07-06T22:46:22.262-07:00Ok, I know the excuses but this is so obvious on t...Ok, I know the excuses but this is so obvious on tape... it's really not defendable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-35937903135344834412012-07-06T22:22:35.213-07:002012-07-06T22:22:35.213-07:00Where have I heard "Turducken" before? O...Where have I heard "Turducken" before? Oh yeah, he's in third place in the UEFL. Also nice to see you're so sure of yourself that without knowing anything about the guy, you're quick to throw out "idiot" and are sure that no matter how many games he has umpired, you've umpired ten times as many.<br /><br />Who let a 13-year-old on the computer?Jettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-32885415456868841892012-07-06T20:51:38.692-07:002012-07-06T20:51:38.692-07:00Also, you may not like Turducken's name, but a...Also, you may not like Turducken's name, but at least he has one.UmpsRulenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-21384820846208507722012-07-06T20:50:59.711-07:002012-07-06T20:50:59.711-07:00Frankly, the umpires do not get enough credit for ...Frankly, the umpires do not get enough credit for the amount of time they spend devoted to their work, time in which they are separated from their families. Instead of being appreciated, they are hated and reviled. Why? There is no acceptable answer.<br /><br />Also, using one remark made in defense of Mike Muchlinksi on an ultra-close call as an attempt to discredit me is rather weak.UmpsRulenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-46894280105480668102012-07-06T20:38:47.011-07:002012-07-06T20:38:47.011-07:00Russ,
Anon 8:34 is me.
http://www.closecallsport...Russ,<br /><br />Anon 8:34 is me.<br /><br />http://www.closecallsports.com/2012/06/how-visiting-team-can-walk-off-touch-em.html#comment-form<br /><br />There's my claim.<br /><br />Turducken -- What kind of name is that? You're an idiot, I've umpired ten times as many games as you have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-58347586023820855742012-07-06T20:36:06.661-07:002012-07-06T20:36:06.661-07:00@Anon 6:56, 8:34
You must have never umpired a ga...@Anon 6:56, 8:34<br /><br />You must have never umpired a game in your life.Turduckennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-25351369861713857652012-07-06T20:34:57.772-07:002012-07-06T20:34:57.772-07:00My problem is that you give umpires too much credi...My problem is that you give umpires too much credit -- 'oh, that was a tough call! he didn't have a million replays to look at! that's hard to the naked eye!' -- the bottom line is you get the call right, or you get the call wrong. There is no in between. It's either right, or not right. No excuses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-48706837939193074162012-07-06T20:33:19.282-07:002012-07-06T20:33:19.282-07:00Jesus, what is so bad about umpsrule that he needs...Jesus, what is so bad about umpsrule that he needs to be called out twice by anonymous posters? It is uncalled for, especially when there is nothing to back up your so called claims.<br /><br />PS,it is very cowardly to call somebody out without attaching a name to it. Just saying.Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077541258320019256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-78372813879797582772012-07-06T20:20:57.423-07:002012-07-06T20:20:57.423-07:00@Anonymous troll(s)
Great job turning yet another...@Anonymous troll(s)<br /><br />Great job turning yet another comment thread into a flame war. We all appreciate your generous contribution to the conversation. <br /><br />P.S.<br />Get a life.Bob Loblawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-34874889478624697422012-07-06T18:57:21.259-07:002012-07-06T18:57:21.259-07:00@ Anon 6:56
And why is that?@ Anon 6:56<br /><br />And why is that?UmpsRulenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-37091822239210112142012-07-06T18:56:08.111-07:002012-07-06T18:56:08.111-07:00Awesome to see someone finally call out UmpsRule. ...Awesome to see someone finally call out UmpsRule. I don't think it's pathetic, I think it's great. Don't like that? Too bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-40939190609114558862012-07-06T18:19:36.463-07:002012-07-06T18:19:36.463-07:00Darling's crew is in Cleveland tonight. The re...Darling's crew is in Cleveland tonight. The reason it was Layne's crew in Cleveland Yesterday is because Darling's crew was still in DC for the last game of the Giants vs Nationals series. Layne's crew was already in Cleveland Monday-Wednesday and their series in Philadelphia didn't start until Today so it was easy enough to keep them in Cleveland an extra day. This had to be a goof up by whoever scheduled the Umps because this is the exact thing they try to avoid. Oh well. <br /><br />BTW, Bob Davidson is working a Phillies game for the first time since his argument with Charlie Manuel that would lead to his suspension. Davidson has the plate tommorow.Russhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077541258320019256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-61920417991718330242012-07-06T15:35:54.922-07:002012-07-06T15:35:54.922-07:00Anybody catch Deadspin's feature today on the ...Anybody catch Deadspin's feature today on the strike three calls of every Major League Umpire? I thought it was pretty nifty.Turduckennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-42175442054237104902012-07-06T15:22:39.656-07:002012-07-06T15:22:39.656-07:00Nope Carlson, hickox, Timmons replacing rapuano an...Nope Carlson, hickox, Timmons replacing rapuano and Hernandez in the yankees redsox gameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-33542144354176306402012-07-06T15:18:15.831-07:002012-07-06T15:18:15.831-07:00They could be working the Yankees v redsox series,...They could be working the Yankees v redsox series, it a four game series with a day night double header. I miss the old yankee v redsox games when everyone was hitting one anotherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-27396724673264990612012-07-06T15:16:43.701-07:002012-07-06T15:16:43.701-07:00Jerry layne's crew was at that first game of T...Jerry layne's crew was at that first game of TB V CLE now its Darlings crew never seen that before is that accurateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-91779622051857278912012-07-06T10:52:19.863-07:002012-07-06T10:52:19.863-07:00Craig Reynolds was safe by that margin when Fred B...Craig Reynolds was safe by that margin when Fred Brocklander called him out to complete a double play and negate a run in the 1986 NLCS Astros - Mets. Nolan Ryan was on the mound and the Mets won in extras - so that one run could have made the difference. Reynolds ran straight through the bag - what was Brocklander's excuse. (Some old calls never die, they just continue to gnaw and gnaw away)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-63411109114533353762012-07-06T08:05:02.441-07:002012-07-06T08:05:02.441-07:00Is there any chance we could get a UEFL video that...Is there any chance we could get a UEFL video that shows the toss, perhaps with the San Diego announcers?UmpsRulenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-35581512541745182402012-07-06T07:51:16.379-07:002012-07-06T07:51:16.379-07:00I have been called an umpire apologist? Well, I wo...I have been called an umpire apologist? Well, I would like to take time to thank all the people who made this moment possible...kidding!<br /><br />Yes, Knight blew the call. It's unfortunate and it could have been fixed on replay, but the fact is Knight blew the call. However, as Anon from 9:55 so kindly pointed out, this call was much harder than it looks, as Knight didn't get to look at a bunch of freeze frames. He should be able to, but he isn't, so he gets stuck with this nice mess on his hands.UmpsRulenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-42047746194777867652012-07-06T03:48:43.816-07:002012-07-06T03:48:43.816-07:00I agree with Big Marc, irony at its best with some...I agree with Big Marc, irony at its best with someone not willing to attach their name calling out another user.<br /><br />As for the call, we can see he missed it. No further discussion needed about that fact. It does not matter how bad someone missed someone, you either miss it or you don't. I also agree with Cricket here. Why is he diving? Maybin would have clearly beat it on his feet, which is much easier to call than a dive into first. It is almost like a fielder complaining that a whacker does not go his way after booting the ball. If you make the play to begin with, it is not close.Bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485042813287257883noreply@blogger.com