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Originally Posted by mcrowder
But I do think you are stretching the words of the rule WAY WAY WAY too far here.
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And you're opinion of my "stretching the words of the rule" are relavent because?
Stretching, or over-interpreting, are somewhat part of the duties of an umpire.
Please don't respond if you can't give me a clean focused answer not attempting to show me up.
Cecil is correct, only Stephen answered the question I posted. At no time did I ask for a interpretation of the interference rule. I asked about responsibilities and after speaking to some very knowledgable umpires here I hsve my answer.
No umpire has duties over another umpire on the field. Each position (PU and BU) have different primary responsibilities and each must make their decisions on their personal judgment of the situation and they must act accordingly.
If either umpire feels a player has been put at a disadvantage he/she must act on that feeling whether their partner agrees or disagrees.