No, he wasn't. His feet never stopped moving. He has to be "camped" underneath the ball, which he never was. Could he, as a person playing this game his whole life, reached out and caught it? Yes, of course. We know that, but an umpire is never supposed to assume that. But that is not how the rule is supposed to…

You're right. Ordinary requires it to be a routine play at the time of the call, meaning the player was "camped" under the ball. He was not, which is why the call was late, and why it dropped.

You do not assume talent in interpreting the rules. That is an overriding rule. They have to be very clearly under the ball, not running to it.

By definition, you do not assume talent in MLB rules. That is why, for example, a rule can never assume a double play. Even when we, as fans, have seen it turn into a double play 100 times. That being the hypothetical.

Well, at least it doesn't have postseason implications.

I know you pointed out that it is amazing, the internet on planes and all, but just as required viewing:

HAHA. Well done.

It says "on the cheap." It does not say they are free. Anywhere.

Superb.

Yes, he's terribly upset. Because he wanted to be paid less to play for a team that is just as irrelevant and headed in an even worse direction.

Plex. Really great.

Plex. It's really great. Have to agree with the others here.

Wait hold on. I must be misreading the tone of the last sentence. You don't actually think, in your right mind, that Congress should be overseeing/interfering/involving themselves in a professional sports league do you? Until that private enterprise is doing something to hurt people (and I mean people outside of…

Hilarious. Well-done.

Plus one.

Excuse me, I was born after 1980, so I am entitled to be given a job (not work, but a title), millions of dollars, a house, a car, and a 401k. Don't you dare accuse me of not trying. I shouldn't have to. What makes you so high and mighty that you deserve it more than me? Mr. 1%? HUH?

Real dick comment, but hysterical.

Yes, and it is incredible.

Really? You clearly don't read much of it then.

EDIT: double-post. Damn new commenting system.