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Originally Posted by LomUmp
Hey all,
Another way to look at it is this...
A rule book, pda, or any other reference source, that would be on site, is a crutch. A crutch is used when something is broken or not complete.
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Obviously, the MLB guys who blew the BOO call need a crutch. Or assistance in getting the call right. Let's call this asssitance, get rid of the limping around, half capable image of "crutch".
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If the rule knowledge of the official in any sport is complete,
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Which it never is....
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then the crutch is not needed. The manager's and coach's understanding of the rules are, in a lot of instances, misapplied. If they think that the umpire is misinterpreting a rule, then, as said before, that is what a protest is for.
LomUmp
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Choose, a protest or a rule properly applied using assistance?