tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post7577853551629736083..comments2024-01-18T06:49:55.117-08:00Comments on Close Call Sports & Umpire Ejection Fantasy League: Infield Fly Rule Knowledge Costs Giants as Reds Turn TwoLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-20084169684898368282013-07-13T11:56:49.132-07:002013-07-13T11:56:49.132-07:00The problem is it would happen way too often and c...The problem is it would happen way too often and change the game way too much. The pop-up would become by far the worst result in baseball because it would be basically a guaranteed double play no matter where it was with two runners on. With the bases loaded, the entire strategy would be to try and get out of the inning with one pitch by getting the guy to pop out. Rules were made to "meddle" with situations that would otherwise provide unbalanced or uninteresting results. The pop-up being the most important play in the game, no thanks.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-62621993949073581782013-07-07T14:13:09.105-07:002013-07-07T14:13:09.105-07:00What part of "that's my point," don&...What part of "that's my point," don't you get? The "defense wins" because the batter popped it up (that's the batter's fault). Don't like it? Don't pop up.<br /><br />Also, the "foolish" part of your comment was immature and childish. We should be able to have disagreements on this site with assigning value judgements to the 'foolishness' of a particular viewpoint.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-57931328129562303352013-07-05T10:30:58.276-07:002013-07-05T10:30:58.276-07:00Foolish comment. Let's see what happens when t...Foolish comment. Let's see what happens when the bases are juiced and there is a pop-up. Defense would win every time.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-34649293293128462772013-07-05T07:00:27.735-07:002013-07-05T07:00:27.735-07:00I was. And I believe a strong case could be made f...I was. And I believe a strong case could be made for both mine and Mania's statements.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-5156867411530502822013-07-05T01:10:22.506-07:002013-07-05T01:10:22.506-07:00I know, that's my point. Protect them from wha...I know, that's my point. Protect them from what? How a batter hits it is his fault. Let the defense drop it on purpose and get the double play. Don't like it? Then don't pop it up in the infield. The rule is meddling.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-58961194656530438932013-07-05T00:28:41.640-07:002013-07-05T00:28:41.640-07:00The rule exists to protect the offense, not give t...The rule exists to protect the offense, not give the defense a free out.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-80512080618802860382013-07-04T23:55:35.690-07:002013-07-04T23:55:35.690-07:00Not related to the good call here, but the infield...Not related to the good call here, but the infield fly rule needs to <br />go. It's the worse example of a 'stitch up rule' there is. If someone <br />pops up in the infield, let it be their fault, don't try to fix it with a<br /> silly rule.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-45262488763621570932013-07-04T14:24:58.932-07:002013-07-04T14:24:58.932-07:00Everitt tossed Buck for arguing a check swing. Ron...Everitt tossed Buck for arguing a check swing. Ron Darling, like always, first of all gets the umpire wrong (he said Tim Welke had rabbit ears) and then whines. He is a joke and a whiner.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-27566256061178346902013-07-04T12:17:09.774-07:002013-07-04T12:17:09.774-07:00Both Giants broadcasts picked it up right away (&q...Both Giants broadcasts picked it up right away ("pop up to Phillies, they call the infield fly rule...the ball drops and Posey's going to try and advance!"), but didn't seem to notice that the mechanic was mirrored by U1, U3 and PU. There was some discussion about Welke not being passionate enough about the call and/or the other umpires not yelling it too (because surely our broadcasters have read the mechanics books for PBUC and MLBU). I think the Reds radio picked it up pretty quickly, but as you saw on the TV, Brennaman totally missed the infield fly call.<br /><br />The best part of the Giants radio was as soon as Jon Miller finishes chastising Roberto Kelly and Tim Flannery for not doing their jobs, they throw to commercial break and the first thing on is a station bump: "Hi, this is Tim Flannery and you're listening to KNBR."Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-82002139650835194602013-07-04T11:53:33.838-07:002013-07-04T11:53:33.838-07:00I know I think when Arik said league was the MLBI know I think when Arik said league was the MLBLindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-30660556198856946202013-07-04T11:47:29.603-07:002013-07-04T11:47:29.603-07:00Except Mr. Cano plays in the American league where...Except Mr. Cano plays in the American league whereas Mr. Phillips plays in the National league.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-46992310801275662302013-07-04T10:41:33.222-07:002013-07-04T10:41:33.222-07:00I think Robinson Cano might have something to say ...I think Robinson Cano might have something to say to what you said.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-21915115197266533542013-07-04T10:09:24.951-07:002013-07-04T10:09:24.951-07:00I bet the giants broadcast was comical.I bet the giants broadcast was comical.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4917712291092871273.post-71386962779582567942013-07-04T09:24:05.778-07:002013-07-04T09:24:05.778-07:00Just another reason why DATDUDE is the best second...Just another reason why DATDUDE is the best second baseman in the league.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06361341904305010488noreply@blogger.com