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Running MLB Thread, Part the Fourth, 2007

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by zeke12, May 24, 2007.

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  1. Flying Headbutt

    Flying Headbutt Moderator Staff Member

    So I just watched the replays and I'm trying to figure out those balks. Taking the definition of a balk so literally, it makes the NFL's pass interference look blatantly obvious.
     
    Flying Headbutt, May 30, 2007
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  2. zeke12

    zeke12 Guest

    He flinched visibly both times.

    They were no-brainers.
     
    zeke12, May 30, 2007
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  3. broadway joe

    broadway joe Guest

    The second balk was obvious, I thought. Benitez moved his front leg as if he was going into his motion, then stopped. The first one, I didn't catch anything.
     
    broadway joe, May 30, 2007
    #279
  4. beefncheddar

    beefncheddar Guest

    I was about to say the first one looked a little ticky-tack, while the second one you could see from the International Space Station.
     
    beefncheddar, May 30, 2007
    #280
  5. broadway joe

    broadway joe Guest

    Gotta give Dusty Baker a little credit, btw. Earlier in the game with Reyes on first he mentioned that Balkin' Bob Davidson was the first base ump and said a balk call wouldn't be a surprise.
     
    broadway joe, May 30, 2007
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  6. broadway joe

    broadway joe Guest

    Davidson called the first one, according to the ESPN.com story.
     
    broadway joe, May 30, 2007
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  7. BYH

    BYH Active Member

    Where's my buddy Simon C.?

    see the line tonight, buddy? See the highlights? Had better curves than a fucking swimsuit model.

    You better hope he needs his fingers amputated. There is no way, none, you are winning the bet if he makes even 27 starts.
     
    BYH, May 30, 2007
    #283
  8. zeke12

    zeke12 Guest

    Five days from halfway there.
     
    zeke12, May 30, 2007
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  9. Oz

    Oz Well-Known Member

    Second that. That curve that pretty damn sharp tonight.
     
    Oz, May 30, 2007
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  10. BYH

    BYH Active Member

    Damn right, brother.
     
    BYH, May 30, 2007
    #286
  11. zeke12

    zeke12 Guest

    God knows, my fantasy team missed him.
     
    zeke12, May 30, 2007
    #287
  12. Flying Headbutt

    Flying Headbutt Moderator Staff Member

    I agree the second one was more noticeable. There was at least some movement, as subtle as it was. In most cases though they're so unbelievably subtle, and then they do that fake to third and turn around to first, which is clearly a deceptive move, and that's okay.
     
    Flying Headbutt, May 30, 2007
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