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I know that Tom's message is the official directive and I will follow that on the field, but I don't like it.
Removing only the obstruction by F3 from the play and keeping all of the other "what if's" (errors, bobbles, etc.), why shouldn't we wait until the conclusion of the play to determine the award?
1) Back to first - BR cannot be put out between the bases where obstructed
2) Award second - Remove the obstruction, BR makes second easily.
3) Award third - Remove the obstruction, BR makes third easily.
The intent of the rule and award is to remove the effect of the obstruction from the play, but the official directive doesn't seem to match with that intent.
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