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Posted by: tucker01

A high and Tight Pitch you can react to.

a Player getting barreled over can brace themself for it.

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

I knew you would bring up Ty Cobb

Doesn't make it right. And certainly speaks worlds about the character of the person. What would happen if someone got caught sharpening there spikes now a days.

I was never a big A-rod fan. but now that he is on International Display as a Yankee his shitty personality is shining through.

It is Bush League Plain and simple. Sure he has skills but they are over shadowed by his bush league character, and he can choke on a donkey dick for all I care.

He is luck I wasn't at the game I would have been throwing anything I could find at that dipshit grin of his. His grin would have been a broken jaw. Then again that might piss off Jeter as A-rod wouldn't be able to suck his dick anymore.

I would be more pissed off that my players fell for that old trick, now you'll be hearing the whole stadium yell out "I got it" whenever the Jays are in town.

Posted by: tucker01

MLB Rules

7.09
It is interference by a batter or a runner when --
(a) After a third strike he hinders the catcher in his attempt to field the ball;
(b) Before two are out and a runner on third base, the batter hinders a fielder in making a play at home base; the runner is out;
(c) Any member or members of the offensive team stand or gather around any base to which a runner is advancing, to confuse, hinder or add to the difficulty of the fielders. Such runner shall be declared out for the interference of his teammate or teammates;
(d) Any batter or runner who has just been put out hinders or impedes any following play being made on a runner. Such runner shall be declared out for the interference of his teammate;
Rule 7.09(d) Comment: If the batter or a runner continues to advance after he has been put out, he shall not by that act alone be considered as confusing, hindering or impeding the fielders.
(e) If, in the judgment of the umpire, a base runner willfully and deliberately interferes with a batted ball or a fielder in the act of fielding a batted ball with the obvious intent to break up a double play, the ball is dead. The umpire shall call the runner out for interference and also call out the batter-runner because of the action of his teammate. In no event may bases be run or runs scored because of such action by a runner.
(f) If, in the judgment of the umpire, a batter-runner willfully and deliberately interferes with a batted ball or a fielder in the act of fielding a batted ball, with the obvious intent to break up a double play, the ball is dead; the umpire shall call the batter-runner out for interference and shall also call out the runner who had advanced closest to the home plate regardless where the double play might have been possible. In no event shall bases be run because of such interference.
(g) In the judgment of the umpire, the base coach at third base, or first base, by touching or holding the runner, physically assists him in returning to or leaving third base or first base.
(h) With a runner on third base, the base coach leaves his box and acts in any manner to draw a throw by a fielder;
(i) He fails to avoid a fielder who is attempting to field a batted ball, or intentionally interferes with a thrown ball, provided that if two or more fielders attempt to field a batted ball, and the runner comes in contact with one or more of them, the umpire shall determine which fielder is entitled to the benefit of this rule, and shall not declare the runner out for coming in contact with a fielder other than the one the umpire determines to be entitled to field such a ball;
Rule 7.09(i) Comment: When a catcher and batter-runner going to first base have contact when the catcher is fielding the ball, there is generally no violation and nothing should be called. “Obstruction” by a fielder attempting to field a ball should be called only in very flagrant and violent cases because the rules give him the right of way, but of course such “right of way” is not a license to, for example, intentionally trip a runner even though fielding the ball. If the catcher is fielding the ball and the first baseman or pitcher obstructs a runner going to first base “obstruction” shall be called and the base runner awarded first base.
(k)A fair ball touches him on fair territory before touching a fielder. If a fair ball goes through, or by, an infielder, and touches a runner immediately back of him, or touches the runner after having been deflected by a fielder, the umpire shall not declare the runner out for being touched by a batted ball. In making such decision the umpire must be convinced that the ball passed through, or by, the fielder, and that no other infielder had the chance to make a play on the ball. If, in the judgment of the umpire, the runner deliberately and intentionally kicks such a batted ball on which the infielder has missed a play, then the runner shall be called out for interference.
PENALTY FOR INTERFERENCE: The runner is out and the ball is dead.

Posted by: tucker01

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

I would be more pissed off that my players fell for that old trick, now you'll be hearing the whole stadium yell out "I got it" whenever the Jays are in town.

LOL

Read the rules. Seems pretty cut and dry to me.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

A high and Tight Pitch you can react to.

a Player getting barreled over can brace themself for it.

Chapman died because he didn't see the High and tight pitch, Pete Rose ended Fosse's promising career with a hard slide.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

LOL

Read the rules. Seems pretty cut and dry to me.

You just had to pull out the rule book.

Posted by: tucker01

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Chapman died because he didn't see the High and tight pitch, Pete Rose ended Fosse's promising career with a hard slide.

Those are injuries that happen in the game. It is unfortunate, but it is not a comparision to trying to fool someone into a collision with there own player.

Posted by: tucker01

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

You just had to pull out the rule book.

Yes...

Yes I did.

I have no problem with a good tough game. Someone charging the mound, brushing back batters, hard slides.

But that type of play that A-rod did is Bush. Plain and simple.

Posted by: Triple Threat

If it was against the rules, why didn't the umpires call him out?

Posted by: tucker01

Umps make mistakes.

Do the umps get every call right?

It is kind of obscure, not something you would see everyday.

Posted by: min0 lee

actually if you read the rule book it say's you can't physically touch the ball or player.

Yelling boo at a player is not against the rule.

The umps made a good no call.

Can you give the yanks a break, wins don't come cheap you know.

Posted by: tucker01

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

actually if you read the rule book it say's you can't physically touch the ball or player.

Yelling boo at a player is not against the rule.

The umps made a good no call.

Can you give the yanks a break, wins don't come cheap you know.

I quoted the Rules from MLB. No where does it say physically touch the ball or player

There is no way he yelled boo. A player doesn't back off a fly ball from yell boo. He backs off cause he got called off by a player that is in a better position, in this case the shortstop.

Trust me I know all about wins being hard to come by.

I just hate bush league ball.

Posted by: Goodfella9783

He clearly yelled "Mine!" IMO. A-Rod is terrible at keeping out of the spotlight. Seems like this season he has been making pretty dumb decisions. I never remembered him as being like that.

Posted by: Jodi

RedSox biggest fan! My little Chloe watching the game....

Posted by: Double D

Quote of the day (This proves Puljos is a true winner!)

"Yesterday I think I got myself out in two at-bats, chasing some bad pitches," Pujols said. "Today I wanted to make sure that I elevated the ball and put my best swing. And that's what I did. I hit four hard balls. Could it be four home runs? Who knows? But we played here, and I'll take two and the win."

Cards won today off of 2 homers by Puljos. They sure have been playing better ball in the past 2-3 weeks. And with the NL central as week and it can get, they could make a nice little run here!

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Newsflash:

JD DREW FOCKING SUCKS!!!!

Posted by: soxmuscle

I really expected more out of Drew and I expect by the end of the season we'll get it.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

I hope so, man. He is absolutely killing us.

0-5 with 7 LOB from the leadoff spot last night.

Posted by: Double D

And thus I am glad hes out of St.Louis because we suck bad enough without him!

Posted by: min0 lee

This was expected, he has the talent....the looks....but no balls.

Posted by: shiznit2169

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

I really expected more out of Drew and I expect by the end of the season we'll get it.

Posted by: shiznit2169

I hope they trade that stiff anytime soon. They ought to trade him along with lugo, pena and cora for a prospect pitcher and a new shortstop. There needs to be a change in that lineup.

Posted by: Double D

We will give you Preston Wilson for him!

You can have him and his 200 K's a year! But I think hes back to the minors....not sure.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

We will give you Preston Wilson for him!

You can have him and his 200 K's a year! But I think hes back to the minors....not sure.

I'd rather he strikeout than gound into double plays every goddamn time he's up with men on base.

If he hits anymore weak grounders to 2nd, I may smash my TV.

'Bout time the Fenway Faithful are finally booing him too. It took them long enough.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

I really expected more out of Drew and I expect by the end of the season we'll get it.

Tonight was a start...

Posted by: I Are Baboon

'Bout time that cockfag did something.

Posted by: soxmuscle

For as bad as he's played and batting fifth, he's third on the team in runs scored... Just throwing it out there.

Posted by: Triple Threat

David Ortiz as the starting first baseman for AL All-stars? Give me a break. Granted, he's an excellent hitter, but I can think of at least 3 others who actually play first base and should be playing before a DH - Morneau, Teixeira, and Youkilis.

Ortiz's event is on Monday. It's called HR derby. Since there is no DH in this year's all-star game, regular season DH's should be restricted to pinch-hitting roles.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Teixeira hasn't even played half the season. And who cares, it's fan voting. Ever since the game's rules were changed to make it actually count for something, I figured we should do away with the fans voting.

I don't want some stiff Yankee fan having a say on who does or doesn't start.. ;p

Posted by: tucker01

How about Alex Rios last night

Last minute addition to the HR derby. He certainly held his own.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

How about Alex Rios last night

Last minute addition to the HR derby. He certainly held his own.

He would look great in pinstripes.

I can't wait till he's called up from triple A, he would really fit in well.

Posted by: tucker01

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

He would look great in pinstripes.

I can't wait till he's called up from triple A, he would really fit in well.

He has had a couple of decent years in a row, and is a good young player. I would take him in Right field any day over Abreu.

Posted by: min0 lee

Abreu played decent for the Yanks last year, this year he's not doing so good.

Posted by: tucker01

Rios is 7 years younger and batted .302 for last year.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Rios is 7 years younger and batted .302 for last year.

Too young for the Yankees, don't you know by now they prefer old players past their prime.

Posted by: tucker01

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Too young for the Yankees, don't you know by now they prefer old players past their prime.

LOL.... Hmmmm sounds like the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Posted by: oaktownboy

the HR derby was incredibly disappointing. Bonds didn't play..neither did Manny or Ortiz, Giambi, A-Rod. the only power hitters were Vlad and Howard..and Howard only hit 3 and failed to make it to the second round.

Posted by: tucker01

I enjoyed it. San Fran is a tough park to hit. I don't think you would have seen much different with the big hitters there.

The first round was a bitch with the Sunset.

Posted by: min0 lee

Nice looking park.

Posted by: tucker01

What is the new Yankee Stadium meant to look like?

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

What is the new Yankee Stadium meant to look like?

I think they plan on making look like the original. I made a post about a while back, let me find it.

Posted by: tucker01

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

I think they plan on making look like the original. I made a post about a while back, let me find it.

Well that sucks.

Why even build a new park?

Tell them to build a new one in Toronto so we can blow up the Skydome.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Well that sucks.

Why even build a new park?

Tell them to build a new one in Toronto so we can blow up the Sky dome.

There are a few reason, one being they want luxury seats which the old one I think doesn't have. The infrastructure is not a strong, the bathrooms are horrible and the concession stands need upgrading.

As far as the field.....it's perfect. The dimensions should be kept the same. It has a certain character about it.

Now Shea stadium is one ugly park.

Posted by: tucker01

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Well that sucks.

Why even build a new park?

Tell them to build a new one in Toronto so we can blow up the Skydome.

Errr. I mean Rogers Center.

Posted by: tucker01

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

You don't like the bowl?

Posted by: min0 lee

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sp...e-stadium.html

It's your link.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

You don't like the bowl?

Yuck!

Posted by: oaktownboy

what part of NY do they plan on building the new stadium in?

Posted by: min0 lee

Both stadiums are being built close to each other, I think no more than two or three city blocks.

Posted by: oaktownboy

both? the Yanks are getting more than 1 stadium?

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by oaktownboy

both? the Yanks are getting more than 1 stadium?

The Yankees and Mets are both getting new stadiums, it's sad but the Mets don't get as much publicity them damn Yankees.

Posted by: tucker01

Yankee stadium is getting built right across the road is it not?

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Yankee stadium is getting built right across the road is it not?

Yes, it's within walking distance.

Posted by: Triple Threat

I'm surprised that soxmuscle didn't post this, but Boston's Jon Lester made his comeback from cancer to pitch in the big leagues Monday night. The result didn't please me as a Yankee fan, but you've got to admire someone who goes through something like this.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Yes, it's within walking distance.

Can you imagine getting out of there on a night where both teams were playing? That's going to be brutal.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

I'm surprised that soxmuscle didn't post this, but Boston's Jon Lester made his comeback from cancer to pitch in the big leagues Monday night. The result didn't please me as a Yankee fan, but you've got to admire someone who goes through something like this.

His wish was for people to treat him like a normal person. His wish was my command... or something like that.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Can you imagine getting out of there on a night where both teams were playing? That's going to be brutal.

The new Yankee stadium is being built close to the original, Shea Staduim is a few miles away from Yankee Staduim.
Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

The new Yankee stadium is being built close to the original, Shea Staduim is a few miles away from Yankee Staduim.
Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Got it.

That stadium does look phenomenal. I got to get out to New York before Yankee Stadium II is donezo.

Posted by: tucker01

Next year is your last year. The new stadium is meant to be ready '09

Posted by: min0 lee

If you can, try to get tickets to the All-star game.
The MLB way of saying "Thanks for the memories"

Posted by: soxmuscle

I feel like the All-Star game in NY will be like the Super Bowl where only corporate sponsors get the oppurtunity to go.

I'd rather wear my Manny jersey and be heckled by fans at a Sox/Yankee game.

Posted by: min0 lee

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

I feel like the All-Star game in NY will be like the Super Bowl where only corporate sponsors get the oppurtunity to go.

I'd rather wear my Manny jersey and be heckled by fans at a Sox/Yankee game.

That is so true, those would definitly be hard tickets to get.
Can you imagine all of the oldtimers showing up to say goodbye to the old staduim?
I figure I'd give you guys a heads up.

Posted by: Triple Threat

As Labor Day approaches, the baseball season enters the final stretch. Quite a few teams are still alive.

In the AL, there are 6 teams fighting for the 4 playoff places, with each division having a 2 team race, and the 1st place teams having a 6 or 7 game lead (loss column is what matters).

It's even better in the NL, with each division having at least 3 teams fighting for 1st place, a total of 10 teams still in the running. The leads are from 1 to 4 games.

It's going to be an interesting September.

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