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Old Thu Aug 16, 2007, 07:18am
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Originally Posted by jimpiano
The OP asked for opinions on improvements on mechanics. I think I stated mine as to the need for a more subtle non verbal call to a runner on a dead ball negating an option to steal.

While I misidentified the DEFENSE regarding a ball short of the plate, my question still stands: Why is a called ball short of the plate different than a called ball over the plate as regards stealing?
Okay. In short.

No I don't think there is any need for any rule or mechanics change.

Jeff Merriman
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