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					Originally Posted by RPatrino
					
				 Holy Cow! 
 This sitch is not a third world play or extremely rare. It is clearly defined in the rule books and in numerous case books. Maybe I'm being a grouch, but to me it's lazy for someone not to take the time to study the rules before asking a question.
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 Sorry to offend you with my question.  We're all not as good as interpreting the rule book as you!  Ignore it if you don't like it.  Like I said, an experienced umpire called a balk on a throw near second base.  I read the rule and want to make sure I didn't miss anything!