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Originally Posted by Stripe
If F3 was not moving to position himself for a play but was deliberately trying to obstruct the view of the runner, yes I would take action under rule 9.01 c & d.
(c) Each umpire has authority to rule on any point not specifically covered in these rules.
(d) Each umpire has authority to disqualify any player, coach, manager or substitute for objecting to decisions or for unsportsmanlike conduct or language, and to eject such disqualified person from the playing field. If an umpire disqualifies a player while a play is in progress, the disqualification shall not take effect until no further action is possible in that play.
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Don't know to which rules set you are referring, but IMHO, your reaction is that which can only be described as over-officious. Other than the catcher and pitcher, there is NO rule which permits an umpire to tell any other fielder where to stand as long as it is in fair territory.