Saturday, May 16, 2009

NOW PLAY NICE, BOYS

Neither the name nor the writing style ring any bells with Picasner, but I don't mind "discussions" with the anonymous reader.

***BASEBALL DOES HAVE IT'S RULES***
Some of them make no sense, I agree, but since we are not umpires, we cannot pick and choose the ones we want to enforce. I have already discussed the "...cannot deceive the runner," idiocy, but this one is just as dumb. When running to first base, the runner MUST run within the two lines marked out. These lines are in foul territory and nowhere is it explained how the runner can touch 1st if he stays in foul territory. Technically, Gomez was out halfway up the line; both times. "Mike" does have a good suggestion: hit the runner with the throw. Both times (maybe the 2nd time, in the helmet). He'll learn.

Oh, and Mr. Gardenhire: shut up and stay in the dugout doing what you do best: amuse yourself by bouncing a baseball as you walk up and down the dugout. Don't be yelling at our players, yours are the ones that need training.

***SPEAKING OF CHOOSING RULES...***
Ah Wally, what a wonderful job last night. Those two white lines next to the plate are batter's box lines, not extensions of the strike zone. As for Mr. Damon, do we have to reiterate the "quick thumb" propensity umpires mistakenly have? If the player bumps you or curses you or won't leave after a warning, run him. Otherwise, sit there and take it. Why is it a mortal sin to show you how badly you missed the call? They should put Wally Bell on the same crew as Picasner's other favorite, Joe West. Might as well Batch the Boobs.

***MICHAEL KAY IS RIGHT?***
At least about Matsui. Sometimes he looks like he'll never get another hit; sometimes he looks like he'll never make another out. Good going, Michael.

By the way, Michael, how tough is it to broadcast a game with the comedy team of Paul and the Cone-head? I hope we've heard the last of "...bust a goon."

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