Reds@Dbacks Game 1

[rolenmvp]

this is going to turn ugly...

[TheBigLebowski]

It is not like we gave anything up

Dickerson is a helluva lot better than Edmonds at this stage of the game. Not even close.

[redsfan_12]

here we go.....

[KYRedLeg]

Because chimps used to be abused by the film industry, they're still off limits:

http://jalopnik.com/5611061/dodge-bests-peta-with-invisible-monkey-ad

[foxfire123]

what was peta's complaint???

Animal exploitation. :rolleyes: PETA is a bunch of extremist fruitcakes.

[BurgervilleBuck]

Dickerson is a helluva lot better than Edmonds at this stage of the game. Not even close.

Except when Dickerson was injured.

Which was a lot.

[rolenmvp]

we need to get out of this..

[TheBigLebowski]

Except when Dickerson was injured.

Which was a lot.

He was healthy when we dealt him. Makes no sense.

[BurgervilleBuck]

Because chimps used to be abused by the film industry, they're still off limits:

http://jalopnik.com/5611061/dodge-bests-peta-with-invisible-monkey-ad
This argument overlooks one thing, though.


CHIMPANZEES ARE NOT MONKEYS!

[Kingspoint]

Though Dickerson is better at this point of their careers, Edmonds is probably the better player to have for a stretch run and the playoffs.

[redsfan_12]

get this out and let AR face the next two lefties.

[BurgervilleBuck]

Any members of the Manson family alive to take care of those asses behind home plate?

[Griffey012]

Man, Edmonds can't get a chance to be an asset to our team around here.

[takealeake]

If we lose this, the loss is squarely on Dusty. He puts in Edmonds who can't convert a chance to get a big lead, then can't run down a ball in center Stubbs gets. All to appease a veteran. What else is new.

[rolenmvp]

Any members of the Manson family alive to take care of those asses behind home plate?

HHAAHHAAH now thats funny.

[knoonan991]

Though Dickerson is better at this point of their careers, Edmonds is probably the better player to have for a stretch run and the playoffs.

:thumbup:

Exactly.

[knoonan991]

If we lose this, the loss is squarely on Dusty. He puts in Edmonds who can't convert a chance to get a big lead, then can't run down a ball in center Stubbs gets. All to appease a veteran. What else is new.

If we win, can we blame Dusty too?

[Griffey012]

If we lose this, the loss is squarely on Dusty. He puts in Edmonds who can't convert a chance to get a big lead, then can't run down a ball in center Stubbs gets. All to appease a veteran. What else is new.

You do realize that ball was roped about 415 feet right? I doubt if anyone is tracking that down.

[rolenmvp]

1 down.

[redsfan_12]

nice..1 down..bring in AR

[Griffey012]

If we win, can we blame Dusty too?

:thumbup:

[Votto4MVP]

Come on King

[BakoTheTako]

So the deal with the invisible chimpanzee in this commercial is that PETA complained about them using a chimp. So instead of re-shooting it, the producers just erased the chimp.

They should have made a new commercial where the chimp explodes when he presses the button. That would teach them.

[redsfan_12]

Nice job BA!!

[takealeake]

You do realize that ball was roped about 415 feet right? I doubt if anyone is tracking that down.

Stubbs is way faster and would have gotten a break on the ball and gotten it, guaranteed.

[CWRed]

If we lose this, the loss is squarely on Dusty. He puts in Edmonds who can't convert a chance to get a big lead, then can't run down a ball in center Stubbs gets. All to appease a veteran. What else is new.

Yep. I'm convinced Dusty thinks Edmonds is a better fielder than Stubbs.

Idiotic move on both accounts. Terrible aquisition. And Dusty the Master Moron strikes again.

[texasdave]

they should reshoot that commercial with the chimp wearing a PETA shirt.

[Griffey012]

Good game Bronson, he is the gift that just keeps giving every time out.

[rolenmvp]

anybody see where the man today...tortured a puppy in front of children? it was on the news tonight. people are sickminded..

[Kingspoint]

You do realize that ball was roped about 415 feet right? I doubt if anyone is tracking that down.

Eric Davis catches it.

Junior catches it, too.

Cameron catches it, too.

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

They should have made a new commercial where the chimp explodes when he presses the button. That would teach them.

i just wish the powers that be would stop caving in to those idiots

[BurgervilleBuck]

They should have made a new commercial where the chimp explodes when he presses the button. That would teach them.

Nah. I like chimps and that'd tick me off. Heck, I prefer some animals to actual human beings. For example, do you know that rats are far more intelligent than most NFL fans?

[Kingspoint]

Good game by Bronson.

Let's hope Arthur rebounds after his last outing.

[Votto4MVP]

Yep. I'm convinced Dusty thinks Edmonds is a better fielder than Stubbs.

Idiotic move on both accounts. Terrible aquisition. And Dusty the Master Moron strikes again.


Really dude? First of all lefties were hitting like .370 off that dude, it made sense to pinch hit a lefty.


Also, no way does Stubbs get to that ball, it was crushed.

[rolenmvp]

pitching matchups favor us the rest of the week in this series. need this win tonight.

[BurgervilleBuck]

Good game by Bronson.

Let's hope Arthur rebounds after his last outing.

We were at the game Saturday night. I don't think he even got one out. Rare off night for King Arthur.

[corbinky]

Stubbs is way faster and would have gotten a break on the ball and gotten it, guaranteed.

If Stubbs gets that ball he'd be on his way to the hospital with a broken neck.

[texasdave]

swing and a miss

[rolenmvp]

GAS!!!

[takealeake]

There we go Rhodes.

[TheBigLebowski]

There's just something about Edmonds on the Reds that seems to be at odds with the universe. He's no all-star anymore, but he's not as bad as he's looked so far....1-14 at the plate, base-running blunders, weak, weak arm from center and no range.

And Drew plays a much deeper CF. One of the many tricks Edmonds pulled on those of you who worshiped him over the years is that he made diving catches either because he had to because he got a late break, was mis-positioned, or was trying to be dramatic.

[BurgervilleBuck]

NAS+TY= that pitch.

[redsfan_12]

he gone!!

[texasdave]

Stubbs would have caught that ball and touched third base on the way.

[CWRed]

Really dude? First of all lefties were hitting like .370 off that dude, it made sense to pinch hit a lefty.


Also, no way does Stubbs get to that ball, it was crushed.

The ball landed about 5 feet behind Edmonds. Stubbs gets it easy. Edmonds has a bad leg too. Dumb dumb dumb.

And Stubbs kills with the bases loaded and has been swinging a pretty good bat lately.

[Griffey012]

If Stubbs gets that ball he'd be on his way to the hospital with a broken neck.

Didn't even think of that...but he would have been the 2nd coming of Rodney McCray, except that wall panel would not have moved.

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

how deep down do the stairs behind home plate go

[CWRed]

Stubbs would have caught that ball and touched third base on the way.

...and had a sandwich. :D

[rolenmvp]

GAS!!!!!!

[BurgervilleBuck]

The ball landed about 5 feet behind Edmonds. Stubbs gets it easy. Edmonds has a bad leg too. Dumb dumb dumb.

And Stubbs kills with the bases loaded and has been swinging a pretty good bat lately.

When we get out of this inning, will you quit complaining about it?

[texasdave]

Full count.

[redsfan_12]

cmon..get him here

[Kingspoint]

10 straight fastballs by AR.

[texasdave]

Swing and a miss.

[rolenmvp]

HE GONE!!!

[redsfan_12]

woooooo

Arthur Rhodes = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[Griffey012]

Arthur says SIT DOWN!

[TheBigLebowski]

whatever we're paying King Arthur, it ain't enough

[takealeake]

Rhodes is rollin. We need some runs here though because you know who is going to be on in the 9th.

[rolenmvp]

anybody seeing the cardinals fans bickering on their site?? its hilarious.

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

we have to get at least one run here

[BurgervilleBuck]

anybody seeing the cardinals fans bickering on their site?? its hilarious.

No thanks.

[Boston Red]

3 outs away from completely erasing the effects of that series against that team we don't talk about last week.

[texasdave]

i never go to other team's sites. what is the point?

[rolenmvp]

they are basically giving up on the season..

[TheBigLebowski]

When we get out of this inning, will you quit complaining about it?

The dude has a good argument. No reason why he shouldn't be able to advance it, even if you don't agree.

[CWRed]

When we get out of this inning, will you quit complaining about it?

Well of course. My point is that it's bad managing. Even if they win. And even if Edmonds hit a HR.

Next topic...over/under on Coco's 9th? Walks? Hits? Heart attacks?

[texasdave]

One week ago they were saying a sleeping giant had awakened.

[Kingspoint]

i never go to other team's sites. what is the point?

I never go to other REDS' sites, either?

Why would I want to go to the Bronx when I'm living well at Newport, Rhode Island?

[CWRed]

The dude has a good argument. No reason why he shouldn't be able to advance it, even if you don't agree.

Beer for you. :beerme:

[Boston Red]

If we're voting, my vote is that Stubbs wouldn't have had a prayer on that blast to center.

[texasdave]

I never go to other REDS' sites, either?

I'm a one-site fan.

[BurgervilleBuck]

Well of course. My point is that it's bad managing. Even if they win. And even if Edmonds hit a HR.

Next topic...over/under on Coco's 9th? Walks? Hits? Heart attacks?

I'm good for a myocardial infarction.

[Kingspoint]

Well of course. My point is that it's bad managing. Even if they win. And even if Edmonds hit a HR.

Next topic...over/under on Coco's 9th? Walks? Hits? Heart attacks?

1 Walk, 1 Hit, 0 Runs.

[TheBigLebowski]

I tend to think FC is better the smaller the lead is.

That being said, I will not complain a bit if we tack on one or two here.

[rolenmvp]

SAFEEEEEEEEE

[TheBigLebowski]

GIFT

[redsfan_12]

hehehe...thanks Reynolds.. Gomes to K here

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

if cordero blows this in the bottom of the ninth...i will cry...then go to sleep

[Griffey012]

I'm a one-site fan.

There are other Reds sites?

[Reds]

Marty: "He's made bad throws ALL NIGHT LOONG!"

[CWRed]

Wow Reynold's throws are baaaaadddd. Paul Janish cannot be stopped.

[texasdave]

I do think overpowering right-handers give Janish trouble. Of course they give a lot of right-handed batters trouble.

[Boston Red]

Think Baker will put Gomes in for defense in the 9th. :)

[CWRed]

Think Baker will put Gomes in for defense in the 9th. :)

Center.

[texasdave]

HBP

[redsfan_12]

ill take it!

[rolenmvp]

first 2 reach.

[TheBigLebowski]

That's almost the only way JG gets on base anymore....gotta sac bunt here

[Griffey012]

Lets just tack on a bunch here. Maybe load em up for Joey?

[redsfan_12]

bunt him.

[Vottomatic]

Geez, I dread CoCo in to close it out.

[Boston Red]

I like the bunt idea.

[TheBigLebowski]

Scotty "Boom Boom" Sullivan in the pen for the *****s

[BurgervilleBuck]

I want Phillips to get a hit just so that drunk bum shuts up.

[CWRed]

Yeah I hate bunts but it would work right here.

[Reds]

don't bunt, just pull back hit it to the right side

[Griffey012]

Ha that's funny per the color crew, "you would love to get a few more runs here to make it easy for Cordero to close out the game"

[rolenmvp]

if we win this, it will be a feel good win.

[Boston Red]

don't bunt, just pull back hit it to the right side

That could be a double play.

[Griffey012]

I want Phillips to get a hit just so that drunk bum shuts up.

:beerme:

[rolenmvp]

here we go!!!!!

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

could masset pitch the ninth

[rolenmvp]

hes bunting..

[texasdave]

I remember 30 post game threads. heck i remember a couple games a game thread wasn't even made. LOL.

[takealeake]

I was hoping Cordero got pulled over before the game and didn't have his papers. Darn. :p:

[texasdave]

I was hoping Cordero got pulled over before the game and didn't have his papers. Darn. :p:

Cordero drives the team bus?

[Boston Red]

I was hoping Cordero got pulled over before the game and didn't have his papers. Darn. :p:

Too soon?

[rolenmvp]

WOW!!!!!!

[BakoTheTako]

haha

[takealeake]

Janish awesome. :beerme:

[Kingspoint]

I was hoping Cordero got pulled over before the game and didn't have his papers. Darn. :p:

:D

[redsfan_12]

hahaha awesome!!

[TheBigLebowski]

awesome

[texasdave]

Paul is sneaky.

[BurgervilleBuck]

That was awesome!

[redsrolen]

could masset pitch the ninth

PLEASEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!:confused:

[Griffey012]

hehe that was pretty awesome

[texasdave]

another hbp

[takealeake]

So who was saying the only thing Cabrera may be better at is stolen bases? Mark that off the list.

[rolenmvp]

basesloaded!!!!

[Boston Red]

Sweet. Let's get a four run lead so no CoCo!!!!

[Reds]

ha, so much for O-cab being a better baserunner ;) 1st steal of the year.

[TheBigLebowski]

Nyx up wyth the bases juyced...

[rolenmvp]

4-2...

[takealeake]

Wow! Hahaha. I'll take it.

[redsfan_12]

lmfao

[Reds]

passeD ball

[texasdave]

Laynce needs a clutch hyt.

[TheBigLebowski]

passed ball...4-2 good guys

[rolenmvp]

this pitcher is all over the place..

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

I was hoping Cordero got pulled over before the game and didn't have his papers. Darn. :p:

no..a federal judge reviewed the case before the game and said all overpaid fat closers were allowed into the stadium

[redsrolen]

sweet. Let's get a four run lead so no coco!!!!

sorry, sometimes thats not enough!!!

[Boston Red]

These guys are awful.

[BurgervilleBuck]

Corasco must've been trying to circumcise Nix.

[Reds]

We play Arizona 6 more times after this.

[rolenmvp]

sit down nix.

[Maker_84]

We play Arizona 6 more times after this.

GREAT

[Griffey012]

These guys are awful.

This looks like that team the Cardinals played a week ago

[TheBigLebowski]

Nyx does not delyver

[Griffey012]

Setting up the Grand Slam for Rolen...my fantasy team sure would like that

[rolenmvp]

make em pay scotty!!

[Boston Red]

Rolen grand slam would suffice.

[takealeake]

Alright Rolen, give me a base knocker.

[TheBigLebowski]

I used to be awesome at this...beed bad lately, but this should turn it around -

Scotty will knock in at least 2 runs this AB

[texasdave]

Votto draws a walk and his OPS goes down.

[Reds]

Heck, I'd take a sac fly.

[BurgervilleBuck]

Just a nice base clearing hit. Is that too much to ask?

[Kingspoint]

See what I told you about Arizona's bullpen?

[texasdave]

another wild pitch would be welcome.

[Kingspoint]

We've scored in the 6th, 7th, and 9th, and we should have scored in the 8th.

[takealeake]

HAHAHA

[rolenmvp]

what was that??

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

wow

[Reds]

3-0

[redsfan_12]

WTF Was that?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??! lmao lololololololololololololololol

[Boston Red]

Must have changed to LLWS Regionals.

[rolenmvp]

we have a circus in arizona..

[BurgervilleBuck]

I almost feel sorry for the Diamondbacks but then I remember SB1070 and it removes any sympathy.

[takealeake]

LOL!!!

[rolenmvp]

this is almost comical..

[Reds]

geez, so is it 2-2?

[Boston Red]

I almost feel sorry for the Diamondbacks but then I remember SB1070 and it removes any sympathy.

Cmon. Not here.

[rolenmvp]

SCOTTY!!!!!!!!!!

[takealeake]

Rolen keep on Rolen baby.

[texasdave]

it is out of corderos hands

[BurgervilleBuck]

Knock in two, thank you!

[Reds]

yes! 2runs!

[redsfan_12]

No cordero!!!

[Griffey012]

Guess I'll take a 2 run single instead of a Granny

[redsrolen]

LOVE MY SCOTTIE!!!!!!!:cool:

[rolenmvp]

you hearing the dbacks announcers? they are hilarious..

[TheBigLebowski]

I used to be awesome at this...beed bad lately, but this should turn it around -

Scotty will knock in at least 2 runs this AB

:beerme:

[redsfan_12]

gome home Jay

[nouseforaname]

Jesus, 3 freakin DPs in one game. Bruce is just awful

[texasdave]

jay...wtf?

[Boston Red]

Bruce made seven outs. Wow.

[takealeake]

Heisey starts tomorrow I hope.

[rolenmvp]

jay is sucking tonight....

[Reds]

6-2, going bottom 9.

[Griffey012]

Is that some kind of record?

[BurgervilleBuck]

Love his defense but, man, is he killing me at the plate.

[Jr's Boy]

How the West was won,1 game at a time baby.

[knoonan991]

When we got a 4 run lead, it was looking like there would be nothing to complain about. Luckily Bruce can appease people.

[takealeake]

We also won the first game in 2006. Just sayin. Hope we kick some butt tomorrow too.

[BUTLER REDSFAN]

bruce needs to go about his life's work...whatever that may be

[rolenmvp]

look what this idiot cardinal fan wrote..:I don't know if I'm more frustrated with the Cardinals continuing to not live up to their potential, or the Reds' seeming season-long run of luck/weird and very unlikely things working out in their favor.

[Kingspoint]

Is that some kind of record?

It's got to be.

3 GIDP's in one game has to be at least a REDS' record.

[Boston Red]

look what this idiot cardinal fan wrote..:I don't know if I'm more frustrated with the Cardinals continuing to not live up to their potential, or the Reds' seeming season-long run of luck/weird and very unlikely things working out in their favor.

What are those things?

[texasdave]

Cordero still coming in?

[Kingspoint]

If anyone can blow a 4-run lead, it's Cordero.

[GIDP]

It seems that no matter where Bruce hits a ball it finds a players glove for an out.

[takealeake]

look what this idiot cardinal fan wrote..:I don't know if I'm more frustrated with the Cardinals continuing to not live up to their potential, or the Reds' seeming season-long run of luck/weird and very unlikely things working out in their favor.

STL fans talking about luck is hilarious considering how many junk pitchers they've gotten career years out of for like the past half decade.

[foxfire123]

Why Cordero? Why?

[Reds]

6-7-8, Coco should make this look easy.

[BurgervilleBuck]

6-7-8, Coco should make this look easy.

Your optimism is so adorable. :)

[rolenmvp]

We also won the first game in 2006. Just sayin. Hope we kick some butt tomorrow too.

was we in first in division that year? up 2 games?

[TheBigLebowski]

STL fans talking about luck is hilarious considering how many junk pitchers they've gotten career years out of for like the past half decade.

Or the 3,284 seeing-eye singles they were the beneficiaries of in that series.

[BurgervilleBuck]

Dazz 1.

[Kingspoint]

I'd send Bruce to the AFL for some schooling.

[takealeake]

Cordero finally got a close K call.

[knoonan991]

Nice pitch Coco

[redsrolen]

Will you guys tell me if we win? I can't bare to look!

[foxfire123]

Typical Coco. 2 strikes then ball... Ball....

[Boston Red]

2 more

[texasdave]

Why did they use cordero here? save him for save situations.

[Jr's Boy]

Cards fans are thinking ''Where is our Reds inspired firecracker, jump start that we and the press deemed would happen''?

[Griffey012]

look what this idiot cardinal fan wrote..:I don't know if I'm more frustrated with the Cardinals continuing to not live up to their potential, or the Reds' seeming season-long run of luck/weird and very unlikely things working out in their favor.

nobody cares...

[Kingspoint]

Why did they use cordero here? save him for save situations.

He must have already warmed up, I guess.

[texasdave]

that sleeping giant went back to sleep in a big hurry

[texasdave]

nice play bphil

[BurgervilleBuck]

Dere's two!

[Jr's Boy]

that sleeping giant went back to sleep in a big hurry
You said it Dave.:beerme:

[knoonan991]

Yes!

[Reds]

Nice play Brandon. Don't let them start anything.

[Boston Red]

If we use him tonight, this gives us an excuse to use someone else in an actual tight situation later in the week.

[redsfan_12]

That will be all they score. Mark it down

Thank you, thank you, thank you

:cool::D:p::thumbup::beerme::mooner::evil::laugh:: all_cohol:birthday::party::duel::feedback::luvu::d oh::pimp::roll::scared::yikes::wave::nono::barf::s tarwars::owned::dunno::drink::runawaycr:runaway::K oolAid::fineprint:dancingco:bowrofl::rant::ughmamo ru:usa::rockband::arroyo:

[rolenmvp]

Reds are 2 games up!!!!!!!

[texasdave]

TOBTTR

[Reds]

The Reds are 17 games over .500.

[Griffey012]

He must have already warmed up, I guess.

Yea, he was warming up all of the top of the 9th, no point in trying to get someone else up quickly when he is ready to go.

Reds Win again!

Janish POTG

[knoonan991]

1-2-3!!!!

This board is going to explode.

[rolenmvp]

folks I am loving this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BurgervilleBuck]

And this one belongs to the Reds!

Two up on the Cards.

[redsrolen]

Thank you, thank you, thank you

:cool::D:p::thumbup::beerme::mooner::evil::laugh:: all_cohol:birthday::party::duel::feedback::luvu::d oh::pimp::roll::scared::yikes::wave::nono::barf::s tarwars::owned::dunno::drink::runawaycr:runaway::K oolAid::fineprint:dancingco:bowrofl::rant::ughmamo ru:usa::rockband::arroyo:

I LOVE THIS!!!!!

[takealeake]

A 1-2-3 inning by Cordero?!?! Wow this may have been the curse breaker for the West Coast.

[Jr's Boy]

If we use him tonight, this gives us an excuse to use someone else in an actual tight situation later in the week.

I wouldn't count on it.You need to learn Toothpick 101 my friend.Use your closer at all times.

[Kingspoint]

The Cards are like "The Hare"....they flexed their muscles against the REDS and have been bragging about it ever since instead of focusing on winning, while the REDS are "The Tortoise" and they just keep plodding along.

We know who ends up winning this race.

[redsfan_12]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!

i was bored lol

[Griffey012]

The Cards are like "The Hare"....they flexed their muscles against the REDS and have been bragging about it ever since instead of focusing on winning, while the REDS are "The Tortoise and they just keep plodding along.

We know who ends up winning this race.

I like the analogy.

[TheBigLebowski]

great win...nothin' but happy feelings tonight...sleep well, all...sure you will

[Kingspoint]

Reds are 2 games up!!!!!!!

Don't stop there. I want best record in the National League and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

[Griffey012]

4th best road record in baseball behind NYY, TB, and SDG

[Reds]

BA improves to 13-7, working on a great season.

[Griffey012]

Night all

[Jr's Boy]

Al on the Cards broadcast seemed a little worried about the Cards tonight.Said they cant seem to stay consistent.Used the excuse that they had a lot of young players.

[redsrolen]

Night all

DITTO

[Kingspoint]

BA improves to 13-7, working on a great season.

He's been on pace to get his career high in Wins for a while. Should get to 16 (new career high) and possibly get to 18. Looking like a lock that the REDS pick up the $12M option for 2011.

[scott91575]

The Cards are like "The Hare"....they flexed their muscles against the REDS and have been bragging about it ever since instead of focusing on winning, while the REDS are "The Tortoise" and they just keep plodding along.

We know who ends up winning this race.

YouTube - the Turtle and the Hare (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4146h7EHj4)

I want to start calling the Cards "Andy."

[redsfan_12]

goodnight..almost 750 posts for a west coast game..thats impressive.

[texasdave]

Just watched the replay of Stubbs rounding third and it was seemed inconclusive. But what I want to know is how the home plate umpire could have possibly seen that from behind the plate? Why wouldn't that be the third base umpire's call? Or does the the third base ump tell the home plate ump that he missed it?

[TheBigLebowski]

Just watched the replay of Stubbs rounding third and it was seemed inconclusive. But what I want to know is how the home plate umpire could have possibly seen that from behind the plate? Why wouldn't that be the third base umpire's call? Or does the the third base ump tell the home plate ump that he missed it?

I thought it was abundantly clear he hit the left rear corner of the bag with his toe. He even left clay on the outside of the bag - visible if you look closely enough.

Further, I agree that it was curious that the home plate ump made that call.

[Captain13]

I thought it was abundantly clear he hit the left rear corner of the bag with his toe. He even left clay on the outside of the bag - visible if you look closely enough.

Further, I agree that it was curious that the home plate ump made that call.

As a former HS umpire, that is the plate man's call. He may have 95 feet from where stands, but that's the way it is.

[lidspinner]

As a former HS umpire, that is the plate man's call. He may have 95 feet from where stands, but that's the way it is.


true, but as you know being an umpire, you dont make a call unless you are 100% positive he missed it. No way an umpire that far can be that sure unless you miss it by a few feet. That is what made me upset.....now if the 3rd base umpire called it and he was looking at it, then i would understand.....but no way can a home plate umpire make that call when its that close.....its like asking him to see if a 1st baseman pulled his foot from the bag on a bang bang play.....he simply cannot give you a 100% yes or no when its that close.

oh well, its over and it did not cost us, but it sure should be used as a learning tool at the umpires winter classes.