But there were two more things involved here. One was a long delay immediately after the Turner call as Martinez argued and then used a loophole to get a replay review. The play technically was not reviewable because it was a judgment call. So Martinez informed the umpires the Nationals would protest the game.
Which isn't allowable, either, for the same reason: You cannot protest a game over a judgment call. However, Torre told each manager before Game 1 that a "rules check" was allowed, so Martinez used that to protest and force officials to look a second time at the play.
One of my all-time favourite baseball moments was when I was listening to a game on armed forces radio and Gil Hodges, managing the Mets, went to the mound a second time in an inning after the opposing team put in a pinch hitter. Took them about forever to dig out a rule book and find where it said that was allowed. You know he did it just because he knew the rule and wanted to jerk them around.
Torre said later that the delay shouldnât have been so long. He said people in his box had tried to call people in the league offices and couldnât reach people. He thought the umpires, who were trying to oblige Martinezâs request for a rules check, had similar issues.
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They were too busy or unavailable during Game 6?
One other thing that struck me about that play was how quickly Turner got up the baseline. I knew he was fast but that was incredible.
Torre said later that the delay shouldnât have been so long. He said people in his box had tried to call people in the league offices and couldnât reach people. He thought the umpires, who were trying to oblige Martinezâs request for a rules check, had similar issues.
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They were too busy or unavailable during Game 6?
One other thing that struck me about that play was how quickly Turner got up the baseline. I knew he was fast but that was incredible.
But there were two more things involved here. One was a long delay immediately after the Turner call as Martinez argued and then used a loophole to get a replay review. The play technically was not reviewable because it was a judgment call. So Martinez informed the umpires the Nationals would protest the game.
Which isn't allowable, either, for the same reason: You cannot protest a game over a judgment call. However, Torre told each manager before Game 1 that a "rules check" was allowed, so Martinez used that to protest and force officials to look a second time at the play.
Torre said later that the delay shouldnât have been so long. He said people in his box had tried to call people in the league offices and couldnât reach people. He thought the umpires, who were trying to oblige Martinezâs request for a rules check, had similar issues.
But there were two more things involved here. One was a long delay immediately after the Turner call as Martinez argued and then used a loophole to get a replay review. The play technically was not reviewable because it was a judgment call. So Martinez informed the umpires the Nationals would protest the game.
Which isn't allowable, either, for the same reason: You cannot protest a game over a judgment call. However, Torre told each manager before Game 1 that a "rules check" was allowed, so Martinez used that to protest and force officials to look a second time at the play.
And the delay by the umpires on a judgement call for interference that isnât even reviewable was brutal. Iâve about had it with reviews, pretty much every SB attempt ends in one, frame by frame under magnification to determine if a loose glove string possibly grazed a stray hair on the runnerâs arm prior to the tip of his oven mitt touching the bag. There needs to be a time limit for the umps and a limited amount of circumstances review is allowed for.
I shouted at the TV that they should just start playing because it's not reviewable then it went to review so Justine thinks I know shit about anything now.
They said later that they were going to re-read the rule to make sure they had it right; the ump who made the call can overturn himself if he needs to, after re-reading the book. So I think the crew chief wanted to give him that chance since it was clearly such a bullshit call. But it isn't reviewable, and they went to the review headsets, so once they were there, the conversation was probably now "if we reverse the call, Houston will have a Very Good Reason to shoot us where we stand. So they probably talked about that and candlesticks for a while then decided they'd be better off letting the call stand.
And the delay by the umpires on a judgement call for interference that isn’t even reviewable was brutal. I‘ve about had it with reviews, pretty much every SB attempt ends in one, frame by frame under magnification to determine if a loose glove string possibly grazed a stray hair on the runner’s arm prior to the tip of his oven mitt touching the bag. There needs to be a time limit for the umps and a limited amount of circumstances review is allowed for.
While I can understand your frustration I have to take issue with this. Other than start time there should be absolutely no clocks in baseball.
Classic quote I heard yesterday on SD sports radio - âProbably the biggest start of Strasâ career.â Ya think? World Series elimination game? PROBABLY? Good God...
Looking forward to Max and Zack and 14 relievers. Really hoping for a classic tight game that isnât decided until the last pitch! If Scherzerâs feeling right, I have to give the edge to the Nats, what with Houston facing Home Field Disadvantage and all.
Well, he had that start back in 9th grade that was pretty big.
And the delay by the umpires on a judgement call for interference that isn’t even reviewable was brutal. I‘ve about had it with reviews, pretty much every SB attempt ends in one, frame by frame under magnification to determine if a loose glove string possibly grazed a stray hair on the runner’s arm prior to the tip of his oven mitt touching the bag. There needs to be a time limit for the umps and a limited amount of circumstances review is allowed for.
True. And now, after he was scratched for Game 5, they should have Scherzer for Game 7.
It's All-Hands-On-Deck Night tonight. Mad Max on the mound. It is probably the moment he has savored for his entire life.
Classic quote I heard yesterday on SD sports radio - “Probably the biggest start of Stras’ career.” Ya think? World Series elimination game? PROBABLY? Good God...
Looking forward to Max and Zack and 14 relievers. Really hoping for a classic tight game that isn’t decided until the last pitch! If Scherzer’s feeling right, I have to give the edge to the Nats, what with Houston facing Home Field Disadvantage and all.
Would you please post your Joe Buck pome? I know it's simple but it has become kind of a tradition for me to read it here, and with Game Seven (Game SEVEN YO!) coming up tonight, we get one more shot at it.
Thanks!
—A Fan
Dear Fan,
Always happy to accommodate, especially with one that continues to age well.
Would you please post your Joe Buck pome? I know it's simple but it has become kind of a tradition for me to read it here, and with Game Seven (Game SEVEN YO!) coming up tonight, we get one more shot at it.
