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Old Thu Jun 21, 2007, 10:42pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steven Tyler
So if the umpire didn't think the defense was appealing anything, why was he signaling safe? He shouldn't have been signaling anything if he needed a verbal to go with it.
You're assuming the competency of the umpire. Again, I would have this as an unmistakeable appeal. You don't need a verbal announcement here. At least I wouldn't be looking for one.


Tim.
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