[Hildy]

I liked the earlier poster's idea of bumping him up to a higher age-level. But that's not what this league did, to their utter discredit and shame.

I guess you didn't read to the very end of the article:

League officials suggested that Jericho play other positions, or pitch against older players or in a different league.

Local attorney John Williams was planning to meet with Jericho’s parents Monday to discuss legal options.

So it looks like it all comes down to that very American ritual of "if you don't like it...SEND IN THE LAWYERS." Still stand by your comments?

[Dr. Frank fan]

Still stand by your comments?

No, I stand corrected. I didn't click through & read the article. (I miss the days when FR didn't have to excerpt :)

I still think 40mph isn't "too fast" in the first place, and the whole issue need not have been raised. The forfeiting also seems like a rather stupid reaction. But if the option of moving up in age-bracket was given, and the kid/parents refused it, I have to wonder why.

[Dr. Frank fan]

P.S. Although, reading the article, the chronology is not clear; did the league suggest he move up an age-bracket before "they first told Vidro that the boy could not pitch after a game on Aug. 13"? Or only after, and after the mother raised a fuss? I guess I still reserve judgment on this.