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Gentlemen, you may not like this, but unless the team is attempting to say something to cause the pitcher to balk, I find no grounds to limit what was said, under pro rules.
You are on very shakey grounds with broad readings and decorum rulings, on this one..
I agree you may have to deal with a pitch to someones head here or there but, when strictly using OBR rules you better be prepared to deal with what the rules allow or disallow. And remember this is NOT HS or NCAA rules so don't go quoting them. Furthermore what YOU FEEL, is right or wrong, may not always be enforceable under the rules you are officiating.
I have done games where the players were quite loud and as long as I didn't think there was intent to cause a balk, my hands were tied. That didn't mean I wasn't speaking with the coach in between innings to try and curtail it.
Some times it works sometimes you have to go on.
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