AER Rule Submission 38-39: New York (N) (2-3; 2.00)

New York (N) submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rules 2.00(Battery) and 2.00(Cross-up) to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. Both proposals passed by a vote of 24-6.

2.00 BATTERY - The mental connection between a pitcher and catcher that prevents the pitcher from possibly throwing a pitch that the catcher did not call for.

2.00 CROSS-UP - A figment of your imagination.

These rules were submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" made by HP Umpire Bob Davidson (61). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, New York (N) was winning 5-3. New York (N) ultimately lost the contest 7-5.

These were New York (N)'s second and third rules submission of 2015.
New York (N) now has 7 points in the AER standings (-1 Previous + 2*2(Rule Addition) + 2*(2 Submission Passed) = 7). New York (N) moves from 31st to 4th.

These are the 38th through 39th rules submissions of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
These are the 20th through 21st successful rules submission.
These are the 18th through 19th rules submissions made by a team.
These are the 14th through 15th successful rules submissions made by a team.
These are New York (N)'s 2nd through 3rd rules submissions.
These are New York (N)'s 1st through 2nd successful rules submissions.

Video: A 94mph slider

AER Rule Submission 37: Los Angeles (A) (1; 3.05)

Los Angeles (A) was rejected the addition of Rule 3.05 to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The proposal was rejected due to conflict with Rule 2.00(Quick Hook). The proposal did not reach the voting stage.

The Man with No Choice

3.05) In the case of a hit batter that the umpire deems to be intentional, the umpire may not eject the pitcher for this action until the conclusion of the following at-bat.

The rule was submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" made by HP Umpire Brian O'Nora (7). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Los Angeles (A) was losing 3-0. Los Angeles (A) ultimately lost the contest 3-1.

This is Los Angeles (A)'s first rules submission of 2015.
Los Angeles (A) now has -3 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2 Rule Addition - 5 Rule Rejected = -3). Los Angeles (A) moves from T-12th to 33rd.

This is the 37th rule submission of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 6th rejected rules submission.
This is the 17th rules submission made by a team.
This is the 1st rejected rules submission made by a team.
This is Los Angeles (A)'s 1st rules submission.
This is Los Angeles (A)'s 1st rejected rules submission.

Video: A pitcher is forced to hit a batter at gunpoint

AER Mid-Season Award 3: Baltimore (1)

Never take grammar lessons from a lawyer.

In a game against Kansas City, Baltimore posited that the reason a player should not intentionally strike an opponent with a pitch is because it might come back to bite them later, as opposed to the alternative explanation that intentionally hurting someone makes you a terrible person. For this, Baltimore has been awarded the AERC's Outstanding Achievement in Lack of Morals Award and receives 5 points.

Baltimore now has 5 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 5 Award = 5).
Baltimore moves from T-11th to T-4th.

This is the 3rd Mid-Season award of the 2015 MLB regular season.
This is the 1st time the OALM has been awarded.
This is Baltimore's 1st AER award of 2015.
This is Baltimore's 1st AER award.
This is Baltimore's 1st OALM award.

Video: Morales demonstrates unintelligent, but not morally objectionable, behavior

AER Rule Submission 36: New York (N) (1; 2.00)

New York (N) submitted but failed to pass the addition of Rule 2.00(Short) to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The proposal failed by a vote of 17-13.

2.00 SHORT - Long.

A proposed example of a "short fuse".

The rule was submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" made by HP Umpire Joe West (22). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, New York (N) was leading 1-0. New York (N) ultimately won the contest 5-4.

This is New York (N)'s first rules submission of 2015.
New York (N) now has -1 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2 New Rule - 3 Submission Failed = -1). New York (N) moves from T-10th to 32nd.

This is the 36th rules submission of the MLB Regular Season.
This is the 5th failed rules submission.
This is the 16th rules submission made by a team.
This is the 3rd failed rules submission made by a team.
This is New York (N)'s 1st rules submission.
This is New York (N)'s 1st failed rules submission.

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AER Rule Submissons 32-35: Tmd39 (1-4; 2.00)

Tmd39 submitted but was denied petition the addition of Rule 2.00(Challange) and 2.00(Douchbag), was denied petition the modification of Rule 2.00(Close), and failed to pass the addition of Rule 2.00(Drop). The addition of Rule 2.00(Challange) and 2.00(Douchbag) failed petition with 0/5 votes. The addition of Rule 2.00(Close) failed petition with 1/5 votes. The addition of Rule 2.00(Drop) failed to pass with a vote of 26-4.

2.00 CHALLANGE - Challenge.

What is this I don't even.

2.00 CLOSE - Go fuck yourself with your questions.

2.00 DOUCHBAG - Douchebag.

2.00 DROP - To throw down sharply.

Rule 2.00(Drop) was submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" made by HP Umpire Paul Nauert (39). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Tampa Bay was leading 2-1. Tampa Bay ultimately won the contest 5-4.

Rule 2.00(Challange) and 2.00(Douchbag) were submitted in response to a call of "Define This" made by UEFL commenter BAPACop (-38). At the time of the egregious error in commenter conduct, the contest was tied 0-0. Rule 2.00(Close) was submitted in response to a call of "Still Wrong" made by UEFL commenter BAPACop (-38). At the time of the egregious error in commenter conduct, BAPACop was leading 2-Indifference. BAPACop ultimately won the contest 3-Profanity.

These were Tmd39's first through fourth rules submissions of the MLB Regular Season.
Tmd39 now has -8 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 3*(2 New Rule) + 1 Modified Rule - 3*(4 Petition Denied) - 3 Submission Failed = -8). Tmd39 moves from T-10th to 34th.

These are the 32nd through 34th rules submissions of the MLB Regular Season.
This is the 4th failed rules submission.
These are the 5th through 7th denied petitions.
These are the 2nd through 5th rules submissions made by a UEFL commenter.
This is the 2nd failed rules submission by a UEFL commenter.
These are the 1st through 3rd denied petitions by a UEFL commenter.
These are Tmd39's 1st through 4th rules submissions.
This is Tmd39's 1st failed rule submission.
These are Tmd39's 1st through 3rd denied petitions.

Reference: I challange you to click this link

AER Rule Submission 31: Tampa Bay (2; 2.00)

Tampa Bay submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 2.00(Not Close) to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The proposal passed by a vote of 19-11.

2.00 NOT CLOSE - Close.

This device measures the distance between things
that are not close to each other.

The rules were submitted in response to a call of "Safe" made by 1B Umpire Brian O'Nora (7). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Kansas City was leading 3-2. The contest finished with the score unchanged.

This was Tampa Bay's 2nd rules submission of 2015.
Tampa Bay now has 8 points in the AER standings (4 Previous + 2 New Rule + 2 Submission Passed = 8). Tampa Bay moves from T-2nd to 2nd.

This is the 31st rules submission of the MLB Regular Season.
This is the 19th successful rules submission.
This is the 15th rules submission made by a team.
This is the 13th successful rules submission made by a team,
This is Tampa Bay's 2nd rules submission.
This is Tampa Bay's 2nd successful rules submission.

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AER Rule Submissions 27-30: Atlanta (1-4; 2.00, 5.02)

Atlanta submitted and successfully passed the modification of Rule 5.02(a) and addition of Rules 2.00(Anger), 2,00(Nobody), and 5.02(b). No vote was passed due to the submission being made by the Committee Psychologist.

2.00 ANGER - The emotion experienced by an umpire whenever they do something you don't like. It is generally characterized by a neutral expression and a relatively calm demeanor when compared to team members expressing the emotion known as passion.

2.00 NOBODY - The umpire, manager, catcher, batter, pitcher, coaches, players in the dugout, first five rows of fans, and the broadcast team.

Nobody is in this picture.

5.02(a) If Janet is in the crowd, hers is the sole vote which shall be counted.

5.02(b) If the decision could result in an ejection, the umpire shall first conduct a poll to discover whether or not anybody in the ballpark knew that anything happened. If someone did know that something had happened, the umpire shall then poll the crowd to determine whether or not the ejection should occur.

The rules were submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" made by HP Umpire Doug Eddings (88). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, the game was tied 0-0. Chicago eventually won the contest, 7-1.

These were Atlanta's first through fourth rules submissions of 2015.
Atlanta now has 15 points in the AER standings  (0 Previous + 3*(2 New Rule) + 1 Rule Modification + 4*(2 Submission Passed) = 15). Atlanta moves from T-9th to 1st.

These are the 27th through 30th rules submissions of the MLB Regular Season.
These are the 14th through 18th successful rules submissions.
These are the 10th through 14th rules submissions made by a team.
These are the 8th through 12th successful rules submissions made by a team.
These are Atlanta's 1st through 4th rules submissions.
These are Atlanta's 1st through 4th successful rules submissions.

Video: Courtesy of Dr. Joe Allen Simpson, Ph.D.

AER Rule Submissions 25-26: Oakland (1-2; 5.06, 5.07)

Oakland submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 5.06 to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The proposal passed by a vote of 29-1.

5.06) Umpires should remember not to insert themselves into the middle of the game of baseball, as umpires have no role in the game proper.  As such, umpires should not call attention to themselves or have any effect on the game in any manner, including but not limited to the following:
(a) Making a call that is not expected.
(b) Enforcing the rules.
(c) Saying words.
(d) Making gestures.

Oakland submitted but failed to pass the addition of Rule 5.07 to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The proposal failed by a vote of 16-14.

5.07) Umpires should remember that the running path no longer exists.

The running path no longer exists.

The rules were submitted in response to a call of "Runner's Lane [sic] Interference" made by HP Umpire Brian Knight (91) in the top of the 5th inning. At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Baltimore was leading 3-1. Baltimore ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

These were Oakland's first and second rules submissions of 2015.
Oakland now has 3 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2*(2 New Rule) + 2 Submission Passed - 3 Submission Failed = 3). Oakland moves from T-8th to T-6th.

These are the 25th and 26th rules submissions of the MLB Regular Season.
This is the 13th successful rules submission.
This is the 4th failed rules submission.
These are the 8th and 9th rules submissions made by a team.
This is the 7th successful rules submission made by a team.
This is the 2nd failed rules submission made by a team.
These are Oakland's 1st and 2nd rules submissions.
This is Oakland's 1st successful rules submission.
This is Oakland's 1st failed rules submission.

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AER Rule Submission 24: Toronto (1; 3.04)

Toronto submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 3.04 to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The proposal passed by a vote of 29-1.

3.04) Managers shall not be ejected while defending a player.

The rule was submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" made by HP Umpire Jim Wolf (28) in the bottom of the 7th inning. At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Toronto was leading 2-0. Toronto ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This was Toronto's first rules submission of 2015.
Toronto now has 4 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2 New Rule + 2 Submission Passed = 4). Toronto moves from T-7th to T-1st.

This is the 24th rules submission of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 12th successful rules submission.
This is the 7th rules submission made by a team.
This is the 6th successful rule submission made by a team.
This is Toronto's 1st rules submission.
This is Toronto's 1st successful rules submission.

Video: Gibbons gets tossed