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Kaliix,
You bring up some very good points regarding a batted ball in flight on the BR vs. a thrown ball in flight on a rundown. I think we (myself, you, Atl Blue, Gee, Dave Hensley, etc) all bring up some valid arguments for both sides of this issue.
I will rest my case on this statement and you guys can take it for what it worth (probably not much)... I am not an umpire who "takes the law into my own hands" however, I will not let a player with unfair intentions get the benefit of a call after blantently and delibertly attempting to cheat his way to get an advantage. By the book, atleast the MLB Manual anyways, Emmel may have enforced the penalty incorrectly and if so, the protest should be upheld and the game replayed from that point. However, the Interpretation in that manual, in my "amateur" opinion, should be changed immediately so that the game is not compromised by a "loop hole" act by another player. Great discussion everyone!!
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