Was Barrett's play legal

[JonnyRed]

I just got into a heated argument with my Sox-loving father-in-law whether Barrett had a right to block the plate. He said it was against the rules, but I say it was perfectly legal since the ball was a foot away. It's the only way he could have gotten [deleted] out. Plus I've seen it done dozens of times. Who's right?

[Dirt Dog Sparly]

It is a bit of a grey area since Barrett needed to be "in the act of" recieving the ball. The umpire uses his discression as to whether Barrett was obstructing the plate to prevent the runner from touching it or in the act of recieving the throw.

 

Personally slaping the plate is what got Perzinski punched. What both did IMO was legal up to that point.

[Wilson A2000]

I say you can block it if there is going to be a possible play, but it is also legal to bowl Barrett over if he is in the way

[Jon]

Please watch the language.

[sunnydoo]

Personally slaping the plate is what got Perzinski punched. What both did IMO was legal up to that point.

 

actually it wasnt.

 

Michael said in the post game interview that he was dazed. He got up and the first thing that happened was AJP walked toward him going the wrong way. He then bumped Michael, which is when Barrett said a profane verse about not having the ball. AJP continued bumping him and Barrett slugged him.

 

AJP said he was also dazed. He hit home plate out of "reaction." He was simply trying to pick up his helmet that was behind Barrett, which is why he was walking that way.

 

The worst person involved was Anderson. Watch him on the replay. If he doesnt get suspended for 10 games, there is no justice in this world. No sense in what he did.

Edited May 20, 2006 by sunnydoo

[JonnyRed]

Please watch the language.

 

Sorry about the language...This team just has me fired up to no end.

[Dirt Dog Sparly]

Personally slaping the plate is what got Perzinski punched. What both did IMO was legal up to that point.

 

actually it wasnt.

 

Michael said in the post game interview that he was dazed. He got up and the first thing that happened was AJP walked toward him going the wrong way. He then bumped Michael, which is when Barrett said a profane verse about not having the ball. AJP continued bumping him and Barrett slugged him.

 

AJP said he was also dazed. He hit home plate out of "reaction." He was simply trying to pick up his helmet that was behind Barrett, which is why he was walking that way.

 

The worst person involved was Anderson. Watch him on the replay. If he doesnt get suspended for 10 games, there is no justice in this world. No sense in what he did.

 

Then I will stand corrected in the public record. However I still think slapping the plate is what got AJP punched.

[Outshined_One]

The worst person involved was Anderson. Watch him on the replay. If he doesnt get suspended for 10 games, there is no justice in this world. No sense in what he did.

 

Yeah, he was going loco on Mabry. I couldn't tell why, though.

[RegulusBlue]

At least it fired us up and we won the game because of a gutsy decision.

[UMFan83]

Personally slaping the plate is what got Perzinski punched. What both did IMO was legal up to that point.

 

actually it wasnt.

 

Michael said in the post game interview that he was dazed. He got up and the first thing that happened was AJP walked toward him going the wrong way. He then bumped Michael, which is when Barrett said a profane verse about not having the ball. AJP continued bumping him and Barrett slugged him.

 

AJP said he was also dazed. He hit home plate out of "reaction." He was simply trying to pick up his helmet that was behind Barrett, which is why he was walking that way.

 

The worst person involved was Anderson. Watch him on the replay. If he doesnt get suspended for 10 games, there is no justice in this world. No sense in what he did.

 

Then I will stand corrected in the public record. However I still think slapping the plate is what got AJP punched.

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2006-05/23524917.jpg

 

So when exactly did Barrett see AJ slapping the plate.

[Jon]

It looked like it was in his field of vision as he was getting up, but apparently didn't see it.