2021 Season | Series #40 | Red Sox @ Indians | Aug. 27-29

[CATS44]

I had to go back and look at the rule, because its been so long.

Yesterday's situation was actually obstruction, not interference.

There does not have to be contact. The defensive player, if not in the act of fielding a ball, only has to be in a position to force the base runner to alter his natural route.

In yesterday's case, there were two obvious obstructions. I dont know if the ump called both of them, but it doesn't really matter. The runner is automatically awarded the base he was heading toward, but the ump can award another base, if it is his judgement that the runner, unimpeded, would have progressed that far safely.

If the ump called both obstructions, its a rule book call. If he called only one, its a judgement call. Its not a reviewable call in either case.

 

[33Y0]

 

[CATS44]

Thats too bad. Ramos was doing a good job for us, and at his age and position, this could effectively end his career.

My thoughts are with him.

And what will the club do?

Will it rush Berto back, or call up Lavarnway?

 

[Alabuckeye]

I had to go back and look at the rule, because its been so long.

Yesterday's situation was actually obstruction, not interference.

There does not have to be contact. The defensive player, if not in the act of fielding a ball, only has to be in a position to force the base runner to alter his natural route.

In yesterday's case, there were two obvious obstructions. I dont know if the ump called both of them, but it doesn't really matter. The runner is automatically awarded the base he was heading toward, but the ump can award another base, if it is his judgement that the runner, unimpeded, would have progressed that far safely.

If the ump called both obstructions, its a rule book call. If he called only one, its a judgement call. Its not a reviewable call in either case.

He pointed at 2B then at home plate. Was he indicating the obstruction at 2B, or was he moving Chang to 2B?

 

[MadThinker88]

Maybe a return of Rene Rivera?? I thought I heard he was released recently..
Either way (Lavarnway or Rivera) a 40 man move is needed (likely Ramos to the 60 day IL until the off season)..

 

[MadThinker88]

Angelo's is my favorite, no questions asked. Any time I'm up in Cleveland, you'll catch me there for dinner. Their food is so damn good. It's to the point where I'll order an entire XL pizza to go to take home with me.

You should have given me a heads up..
I live about 10 minutes from that place...

 

[33Y0]

You should have given me a heads up..
I live about 10 minutes from that place...

Ah damn, next time I'm up there, I'll let you know! Do you still have my number? My girlfriend and I have quarter season tickets for the Cavs this season so we'll be up there a decent amount. We have a preseason game in early October that we'll be going to and we're going to the Browns against the Cardinals in October as well.

 

[sportscoach]

Maybe a return of Rene Rivera?? I thought I heard he was released recently..
Either way (Lavarnway or Rivera) a 40 man move is needed (likely Ramos to the 60 day IL until the off season)..

Normally I don't say this, but let's just go with Lavastida...

 

[CATS44]

Sitting on the bench in Cleveland for a month doesn't help him much.

Obviously, he could pick Sandy's brain and learn from watching Hedges, but he can do that this winter.

 

[sportscoach]

Sitting on the bench in Cleveland for a month doesn't help him much.

Obviously, he could pick Sandy's brain and learn from watching Hedges, but he can do that this winter.

Let him get some actual playing time. He's splitting time anyways right now at AA. It's one of those times I would get him in a bunch of games. I don't think it would happen since it's not realistic, but I wouldn't be against it.

 

[MadThinker88]

Let him get some actual playing time. He's splitting time anyways right now at AA. It's one of those times I would get him in a bunch of games. I don't think it would happen since it's not realistic, but I wouldn't be against it.

He is playing nearly everyday (either as DH or C)...
That is good development time for Bryan L.

There is value for Bryan staying in AA as part of a playoff push & working with multiple good pitchers just like there is value getting onto the 40 man roster, sitting te bench in CLE and picking the brains of Sandy Alomar Jr/ Roberto Perez/ Austin Hedges..