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The right hand going up indicates there was no contact between the bat and the ball. In other words, it's not a foul. A foul ball had nothing to do with it though and since you can run on a ball in the dirt after a 3rd strike that to me is where the probelm is. Again, why did Paul roll the ball before AJ was called out? Because he knew it was an out. He assumed wrong then didn't he?
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When I watch the replay on MLB.com I see the fist and then the ball thrown on the field. I thought I saw Paul going toward the bench and rolling the ball just before the "out" call. If not, why would Paul not even think of throwing the ball if he saw AJ running because AJ took off when he saw the ump delay between the stright arm out and then the pump with the right hand up.
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The umpire waved his hand to the right to signal that no contact was made, which prompted AJ to run. However, after making the signal for the strike he brought his arm back and made a fist pump to signal the out, the same way he did the entire night. But with a longer delay. I just think that Paul assumed too quickly and got burned for it. I think that the ball was caught but that was under slow motion that I can say that. IMO, it's way too big of a game to assume anything.
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It doesn't matter. If that outfielder thinks he caught the ball, and the umpire calls the batter "out", but the batter continues to run to first base, should the batter be safe? Of course not. Out is out. But...he has to see or hear him call him out before he does anything with the ball. Paul rolled the ball to the mound before the out was called. No, he doesn't have to see or hear ANYTHING before he does anything with the ball. If the fielder is certain that he caught the ball, then he probably won't even look at the umpire. You are kidding right? You can not assume things like that.
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You can't do that as an ump and also where the heck were the otehr umps on this? They left him out to dry on this one.
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The right hand going up indicates there was no contact between the bat and the ball. In other words, it's not a foul. A foul ball had nothing to do with it though and since you can run on a ball in the dirt after a 3rd strike that to me is where the probelm is. Again, why did Paul roll the ball before AJ was called out?
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Farnsworth is a very good reliever. When he is on he is very tough to hit. It's when things go bad that he falls apart. Sometimes in a pressure situation he is fine but when he starts to struggle in a game he tends to really get pounded. I just don't think he does well with a little failure and that it bothers him too much. That being said I'd be happy with him on any team I had.
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His gestures were the same but this one had a longer delay. Tell me this...why did AJ figure it out? So just because he called a guy out a little bit slower than every other AB it's ok to rule that he was safe? Fast or slow he still called no contact and out the same way he did the entire game. The batter is safe until he is called out. IMO...it's just that simple. There is no doubt that the ump had indecision and this is most cases causes a problem as it did in this one big time. I do not know what went through his head and we all know he is not going to admit blowing the call. I just don't think he is the only culprit in this debacle. But he was called out. I'm not faulting AJ for running, especially if the only signal he saw was the no contact signal. However, the umpire did call him out. I'm curious...doesn't the ump always put up his right hand for a strike? We all know it was a strike but did he call him out too?
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Puffy Muskat? I'm curious if Mr. Hendry thinks Pie will be ready for spring 2006?
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It doesn't matter. If that outfielder thinks he caught the ball, and the umpire calls the batter "out", but the batter continues to run to first base, should the batter be safe? Of course not. Out is out. But...he has to see or hear him call him out before he does anything with the ball. Paul rolled the ball to the mound before the out was called.
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His gestures were the same but this one had a longer delay. Tell me this...why did AJ figure it out? So just because he called a guy out a little bit slower than every other AB it's ok to rule that he was safe? Fast or slow he still called no contact and out the same way he did the entire game. The batter is safe until he is called out. IMO...it's just that simple. There is no doubt that the ump had indecision and this is most cases causes a problem as it did in this one big time. I do not know what went through his head and we all know he is not going to admit blowing the call. I just don't think he is the only culprit in this debacle.
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I don't think there was any doubt in the minds of the Angels players. I agree but there was a longer delay after this strike 3 call. I do believe the umps blew this one but you have to be aware of the possibility. So you think that every catcher should tag every batter, after every strike 3? That's a little unreasonable. Yeah...that's sounds logical. :D Seriously, you can not assume and Paul did. The replays that we see are in slow motion and it's still pretty tough to tell if the ball even hit the ground. I don't think it did personally but it was pretty dang close. On balls that close to the dirt I have my catchers tag the batter IMMEDIATELY. Paul threw the ball back before the ump even signaled with his fist up. It's difficult for US to see, but I think that a catcher knows whether the ball hit the dirt, just by the way that the ball hits the glove. Paul clearly knew that he had caught it cleanly. So if an OF thinks he caught a ball cleanly that was boarderline close to the ground he should roll the ball in?
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His gestures were the same but this one had a longer delay. Tell me this...why did AJ figure it out? AJ didn't figure it out. He made it up, and duked the umpire into believing it. Watch the replay. AJ runs when the ump puts his right arm out straight and never saw his put it up. That indecision by the ump caused this confusion and AJ took advantage as he should do and IMO Paul assumed too quickly.
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I don't think there was any doubt in the minds of the Angels players. I agree but there was a longer delay after this strike 3 call. I do believe the umps blew this one but you have to be aware of the possibility. So you think that every catcher should tag every batter, after every strike 3? That's a little unreasonable. Yeah...that's sounds logical. :D Seriously, you can not assume and Paul did. The replays that we see are in slow motion and it's still pretty tough to tell if the ball even hit the ground. I don't think it did personally but it was pretty dang close. On balls that close to the dirt I have my catchers tag the batter IMMEDIATELY. Paul threw the ball back before the ump even signaled with his fist up.
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His gestures were the same but this one had a longer delay. Tell me this...why did AJ figure it out?
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I wonder if Pattersons struggle in 2005 has turned on a light for our young Pie. I still don't like Pie's ave/obp differential.
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I don't think there was any doubt in the minds of the Angels players. I agree but there was a longer delay after this strike 3 call. I do believe the umps blew this one but you have to be aware of the possibility.
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You may have the closest yet.
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I would assume that Pole would help Maddux when he's pitching.
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AJ saw the ump put his right arm straight out and ran. The ump then put it up while AJ was running. I would assume he was out. But....if there is any doubt the players should take it out of the umps hands and tag the runner. I also give AJ credit for taking advantage.
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Good point That's what bothers me about this team...it's always something or someone elses fault. Hendry and Baker are a lot more like each other then I originally thought.
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I may be wrong but didn't the Astros start 15-30? I would think that's a bad start.
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"I think the strength of schedule is going to hurt us in 2006." Baker excuse #238
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He probably body slammed the dogs instead.
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arizona fall league gets started...
CuseCubFan69 replied to abuck1220's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
I've only followed 2.5 games he's started, but he seems to be hitting a lot of groundballs to second and short. Thanks Jon. I wonder if they are worm burners or drives. How many games do they play? How is he doing fielding wise and turning 2?