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Originally Posted by Big Slick
If the rules relax IP penalties, then do away with IP's all together (i.e. allow leaping, stepping back, etc).
Supposed the count is 0-2. What really stops the pitcher from, say, stepping forward a few inches in front before starting the pitch? Sure, it's illegal. If it is called, no big deal, the count is now 1-2. If not called, it gets thrown by the batter for strike three if not called.
I say just go with international pitching rule.
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Are you referring to removing the pitcher from the position?
I would agree with that, but there MUST be a numerical limit, not just when the umpire believes it is necessary or it is just a waste of time