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Around and around and around we go....
Steve, I'm not gonna provide ya proof. All I know is that every "big dog" in the world (and I know ya love the phrase "big dog") calls it this way. I challenge you to find a credible case book play dealing with running lane interference where the throw comes from the left side of the infield. You won't just like I won't -- the intent of the rule is so obvious that you don't need ten case plays to explain it.
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The fielder does not have the right to throw wide. The intent of the rule was so the fielder, making the play from behind the runner, would have a guaranteed throwing lane. The shortstop has a throwing lane - anywhere except in the path of the runner. The catcher, pitcher, and in some cases the third baseman need the throwing lane that is provided by the 45-foot running lane rule.
I'm not going to continue to argue this. It's like me hitting myself in the head with a ballpeen hammer -- I notice how good it feels when I stop.
Rich
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