DG,
Apparently, the umpires in question did not read far enough in their rulebook to find the following:
"Rule 12.06(c)(2)
During the course of the game ONLY COACHES are allowed to make up rules which have no foundation in the text, official interpretations, or history of the rules. APPROVED RULING: While the umpire may, at his sole discretion, entertain discussion of such made up rules with the coach (strictly for the entertaiment value), there will be NO ENFORCEMENT of any such rules."
Since they are clearly in violation, I would have to PROTEST were I the offensive manager in this situation.
Also, if you can put me in touch with the Defensive Manager, I would greatly appreciate it. I would like him to be my "mentor" on the subject of "persuasive rhetoric with umpires".
JM
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