The guy on second has a predetermined signal set with the batter to let him know what is coming. In this case it appeared that the signal was to get into a shouting match with the shortstop if it was a curveball. Most people just go with holding up fingers to signal what is coming.

Chicago PD needs an outsider to come in and shake things up. But when you look at the track record of recent outsiders like Jody Weis and his dealings with the the FOP then you see it’s not that easy of a fix. The FOP wields enormous political power with the Democratic machine in Chicago, even the untouchable Mayor…