If you're referring to Buster Posey, you haven't a feckin' clue what you're talking about.
Just a giant FAIL for MLB. Stupid rule all centered around a sissy catcher that got hurt a few years ago.
Fix it. Now!
This happened earlier this month when a Texas Ranger’s catcher crossed from foul to fair just inf front of the plate, caught the ball and swiped the runner out. They called the rule because I guess he went across the foul line. All BS.
I don’t think there’s any dispute whatsoever. the runner had no place to slide.
On the other hand, not sure what the catcher could do? Catch the ball up field then come back?
Absolutely rediculous rule, but no doubt the runner is safe because the catcher did not allow a clear path to the runner.
Diamondbacks got bit by this dumbass rule earlier this week too. It’s stupid. MLB needs to dump this one.
http://nesn.com/2014/08/marlins-lose-on-home-plate-collision-review-mlb-to-look-over-rule-video/
more video and tweets from Redmond and MLB. looks like MLB will be reviewing
This new rule needs to go, it makes no sense.
It has always been simple common sense:
runner must be entitled to the bag he is running to.
field chooses whether or not they want to block runner by standing between them and the bag.
the slide/collision is between two athletes with an assumed “gentlemen’s agreement” to play hard but not resort to dirty tactics that could seriously maime or injur.
baserunners know that they could use dirty tactics in sliding, that are very prone to causing injury, but that someday there may be retribution on them if they push it too hard.
men who push the limits will tend to get hit by pitches more, for example.
It has always all worked fine, the new rule needs to go.
It’s a completely idiotic rule, catcher can’t block the plate.
It’s hardly worth watching those plays this year, it’s like playing “tag” football.
It does not look professional, it looks like a bunch of weenies.
MLB should feel ashamed for contributing to ruining the game.
David Stern ruined basketball; Bud Selig ruined baseball and Roger Goodell is ruining football!
Redmond has a right to be mad....I say that replay....utterly ridiculous....and if you look at the home plate umpire’s reaction, HE ALSO BELIEVED the “appeal” officials got it wrong.
Stupid call, MLB.
Buster Posey thinks it's a stupid rule, or at least how it's being applied, and would probably beat your ass if you called him a sissy to his face.
It was MLB management and owners that wanted this rule. Not even the umps like it.