vs. Rangers 7/3/14

[scOtt]

Was there a lane? Because I didnt see one. I think Pearces foot hit the catcher when he was going in.

I'm not quoting the rule and no expert... I meant a lane in that he doesn't have a leg laid right across the front of the plate. Or on his knees in front of it.

[bpilktree]

The shift isn't exactly new tech. Teams are just using it more/better now.

Yeah but how they shift has changed. They are bascailly playing 4 guys over there with two in the infield a middle out fielder and outfielder. The shift just used to be a move of the guy over not play swallow outfield.

[scOtt]

I think the rule is when you have the ball you can block could be wrong.

I still don't think you can completely block it but I might be wrong too.

[Can_of_corn]

Yeah but how they shift has changed. They are bascailly playing 4 guys over there with two in the infield a middle out fielder and outfielder. The shift just used to be a move of the guy over not play swallow outfield.

[scOtt]

Was that even the first tho? Sounds like something John McGraw would think up.

[Guest]

http://www.wbal.com/weather/maps?location=21201

Look's like we will get 9 innings tonight.

[terps19]

So I guess if the catcher has the ball he can block the plate? Then why didnt Joseph block the plate on that crazy slide a few weeks ago?

A runner may not run out of a direct line to the plate in order to initiate contact with the catcher, or any player, covering the plate. If he does, the umpire can call him out even if the player taking the throw loses possession of the ball.

• The catcher may not block the pathway of a runner attempting to score unless he has possession of the ball. If the catcher blocks the runner before he has the ball, the umpire may call the runner safe.

• All calls will be based on the umpire's judgment. The umpire will consider such factors as whether the runner made an effort to touch the plate and whether he lowered his shoulder or used his hands, elbows or arms when approaching the catcher.

• Runners are not required to slide, and catchers in possession of the ball are allowed to block the plate. However, runners who do slide and catchers who provide the runner with a lane will never be found in violation of the rule.

• The expanded instant replay rules, which also go into effect this season, will be available to review potential violations of Rule 7.13.

[Guest]

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WOW.

[Can_of_corn]

Was that even the first tho? Sounds like something John McGraw would think up.

I knew I could find an illustration of it and that it would be extreme.

[scOtt]

http://www.wbal.com/weather/maps?location=21201

Look's like we will get 9 innings tonight.

It's a long way from Charlottesville to Balmer.

And it's a long way to the top if you wanna Rock 'n' Roll.

[TouchemAll]

I still don't think you can completely block it but I might be wrong too.

According to Joseph once you have the ball its OLD rules block ALL you want.

[Guest]

Look's like the Rangers want out of Baltimore fast.

[scOtt]

So I guess if the catcher has the ball he can block the plate? Then why didnt Joseph block the plate on that crazy slide a few weeks ago?

A runner may not run out of a direct line to the plate in order to initiate contact with the catcher, or any player, covering the plate. If he does, the umpire can call him out even if the player taking the throw loses possession of the ball.

• The catcher may not block the pathway of a runner attempting to score unless he has possession of the ball. If the catcher blocks the runner before he has the ball, the umpire may call the runner safe.

• All calls will be based on the umpire's judgment. The umpire will consider such factors as whether the runner made an effort to touch the plate and whether he lowered his shoulder or used his hands, elbows or arms when approaching the catcher.

• Runners are not required to slide, and catchers in possession of the ball are allowed to block the plate. However, runners who do slide and catchers who provide the runner with a lane will never be found in violation of the rule.

• The expanded instant replay rules, which also go into effect this season, will be available to review potential violations of Rule 7.13.

According to Joseph once you have the ball its OLD rules block ALL you want.

Sounds right. Can block the plate.

[Guest]

I hate walks.

[WEAVERMAN]

Can we get some runs please?