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Originally posted by CoachJM
Let me use your extreme case to illustrate my point.
Were I the defensive manager during your play, here is what I would do.
1. I would wait until the action of the play had relaxed and request "Time".
2. When granted, I would approach the BU (assuming two man crew) and I would ask him:
a. If, in his judgement, there was a collision between the R2 and my F6. Assuming he says yes, I would then ask
b. If, in his judgement, F6 was attempting to field a fair batted ball at the time of the collision. Assuming he says yes, I would then ask him
c. Why he did not make a call of interference per 7.09(l)?
What about this response which BTW is a more common response. Sorry Skip didn't see it as I turned to get into position for a call at first base. Skip to the PU - What about you "Skip I was watching R3 touch home".
As mentioned, if the call IS NOT Made then there is nothing to appeal other then one's frustration. You are correct in that sometime Blue can trap himself but it has been my experience that when Blue thinks he "kicked one" the best response is to simply say "sorry Skip didn't see it"
Also, keep in mind that even if you request time Blue does not have to GRANT it.
Pete Booth
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Peter M. Booth
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