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Originally posted by bluezebra
"First time I notice any batter up too soon:
Officially, I don't open my mouth. HOWEVER, as a PU, I may call time step back, turn away from the field and pull out the line-up card. No, not as a tip-off, but to make sure I understand what is happening. If it does cause a reaction by the defense, they will have to come to me, I'm not prodding them into action."
That isn't a 'hint', it's a definite signal with flares, whistles and fireworks, to the defense. Keep the card in your pocket, and get into position for the pitch. Any off-beat move by you is helping the defense.
Bob
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I review a line-up card a few times during a game. If the idiot offensive coach is smart, I will not need to give him a warning.
BTW, it's called preventive umpiring. Just as if you heard someone in the dugout ask another, "Is that a new batter?" and the umpire asks the batter if he is a substitute.
Not searching for boogers, they'll come soon enough.