Things I never thought about as regards the game of baseball

by sammy on Jan 29, 2008 10:26 AM PST

http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/rules-and-quirks/

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haha

Although there is no minimum height rule, the insinuation is clear: there is no place for a midget in the game.

I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me.

by wadswerth on Jan 29, 2008 10:33 AM PST reply actions

wow, that is a really cool article

nice to see that the Mariners are the example for the triple play.

LET WLAD BAT!!!!

by MFAN on Jan 29, 2008 10:34 AM PST reply actions

The Mariners somehow "hit" into a triple play in a Sept. 2 game in Tampa Bay--without a ball being put in play. How'd that happen? It wasn't easy. Raul Ibanez got called out on strikes for the first out. Adrian Beltre got nailed stealing second for the second out. Then Jose Lopez bolted for the plate and got thrown out at home for the third out.

by Gomez on Jan 29, 2008 10:37 AM PST reply actions

dammit

beat me to it

by seattlebruin on Jan 29, 2008 10:39 AM PST up reply actions

I remember

wasn't that on LL Night in 2006? We got the news during the 6th or 7th inning or so. That was depressing... but I don't think we had any idea the triple play had happened THAT way.

by Gomez on Jan 29, 2008 10:49 AM PST up reply actions

i think

we need another "bad baserunning" montage on sportscenter

by seattlebruin on Jan 29, 2008 10:38 AM PST reply actions

The Ms actually won that game

Game report (Ms):
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20060902&content_id=1642480&vkey=recap&fex t=.jsp&c_id=sea

and Rays, w. link to video:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20060902&content_id=1642410&vkey=recap&fex t=.jsp&c_id=tb

by vj on Jan 29, 2008 1:24 PM PST reply actions

I don't remember the Jays batting out of turn

last year. And against the M's, too - I'm sure I watched that game.

by Llewdor on Jan 29, 2008 1:59 PM PST reply actions

Scroll down a little bit

http://lookoutlanding.com/story/2007/9/1/123344/9995

by Jeff Sullivan on Jan 29, 2008 2:07 PM PST up reply actions

which is odd

because I think the only way to watch it was to be in Canada or have your computer rigged.

"I hate so much about the things... you... choose to be."

by JI on Jan 29, 2008 2:15 PM PST up reply actions

check his username

"Evan in Vancouver"

by vj on Jan 30, 2008 2:11 AM PST up reply actions

Washington?

I'm just grasping at straws.

"I hate so much about the things... you... choose to be."

by JI on Jan 30, 2008 8:13 AM PST up reply actions

Hmmm...

11. Six consecutive strike outs in an inning

Actually, there could be an infinite number of K's in an inning. The bases could be cleared by a bunch of hits/HRs, etc., without making outs. As long as first base is open on a K-getting Catcher flub, the pitcher gets a K and doesn't get an out...

Ill Ligitamus Non Carberendum

by PositivePaul on Jan 29, 2008 3:08 PM PST reply actions