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I think that adding any discussion of INT muddies the water of this discussion. 7.1.E. is INT, not a blocked ball, and there is no argument in that regard IMO and its clear. The definition of INT is equally clear with the words "Offensive.. team member".
Blocked ball - I think it centers on whether an ODB is "engaged in the game."
Either they are "engaged" or they arent. If they are considered engaged in the game, blocked ball can NEVER apply. If they are not, it ALWAYS applies... right?
I've probably thought too much into this... but you must admit Mike it's not 100% clear... and as I think about it I, I go back and forth in my mind as to the status of an ODB - engaged or not.
Fed uses "non participating team personnel" - for a dead ball.
Your probably correct in your interpretation... an ODB may be allowed on the field but they arent really "engaged" or "participating" until they are at bat... what are they allowed to do? Nothing.. I've even had coaches whine they are "clocking" their pitcher.
That said... base coaches are exempted in ASA (allowed on the field), as are authorized (allowed on field somewhere) media personnel... the ball remains live..
ugh.
Thats about how I start confusing this in my mind -----
[Edited by wadeintothem on Feb 22nd, 2005 at 02:19 PM]
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