re: Two weeks in, what's the verdict on Chris Blair?

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called a grounder and the runner was thrown out (where the hell did he hit it?...maybe he is broadcasting for people at the game?)

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I do think he should have some description of where the ball was hit, but even if not said right away, as soon as the play was finished the color guy should add who fielded it and describe how it was done.

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, called a hit and run on an 0-2 count with 2 outs (sorry that is just not knowing the game)

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I agree with you here. I've heard that a few times over the last couple of years. Just because the runner is moving on the pitch does not make the play a hit and run. Perhaps the runner was just trying to steal the bag on his own.

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and was confused in a batters interference play.

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Now this is 100% where the color guy steps in and clears it up for the listeners. I did not hear this exchange with Blair, but I can tell you that if it was Hawthorne he would have argued with Hannagriff about the results or that the rule is dumb.