[Rich Ives]

Thanks for avoiding the question.

Just what do you mean by "The Black Book"? I said I have an e-copy of the MLB Umpire Manual.

I also have the PBUC, J/R, and BRD.

I also have an e-copy of the rule book.

I do not have JEA.

What else is there (other than these books) that covers PLAYING rules?

BTW, the Designated Hitter rule is optional. It's in the rule book. The NL just elects to not use one.

[Edited by Rich Ives on Sep 28th, 2004 at 05:22 PM]