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MLB films from decades ago show clearly that runners were expected to try to break up double plays however they could, short of reaching up and catching the throw. Even obvious deviation from the baseline, ten feet from being able to reach the bag with hand or foot, was simply accepted. Rolling blocks were common and utterly ignored by the umpires. The rule book said one thing; the ballpark said another.
The play in the recent Phils' game shows that the standard is slightly stricter now, even though the umpires had to huddle to decide it was INT.
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I like that one. Beer that makes you laugh. Not as good as a recent "pass mustard" post, though.
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