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Originally posted by FUBLUE
Mike
I understand the "out" then "safe" thing, but shouldn't there be a "no" or "no tag" call so everyone knows there wasn't a tag? If that isn't said, then the only two people who really know there is/isn't a tag are the runner and the fielder.
Interested to see your opinion...you are "a master".
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If you don't call the runner out, is there really a need to say anything else which can do no more than confuse the runner? Why does "everyone" need to know anything at that point in time? Remember, the umpire has a continuing play with which to deal.
The only person who really needs to know is the runner, and if there was no tag, are they not going to continue to play?
If the defense doesn't hear an out call, will they not continue to play as if the runner is still active? Now, if you want to
try to prevent a visit by the defensive coach, the call could be, "Out!, turn an point toward runner on 2B, "No tag, SAFE!" Can't guarantee you will not get a visit, but you never know.
Of course, this is based on players supposedly knowing what the proper reaction should be based on the situation.