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QUOTE=David B]But this is FED and the replay is limited to the coaches, assistants, and bench personell. Would the PA announcer be considered part of the team?
I would say no. It would be the same as if it were a parent in the stands with a bullhorn etc,.
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David from the OP
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the home team announcer says over the PA system: "The telecast clearly shows that BR missed 1st base so you might want to appeal.
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IMO, this is not equivalent to a Mom / Dad etc. yelling from the stands
The announcer basically said "according to replay (the telecast) B1 missed first base."
That IMO is WAY different then a parent saying Appeal First Appeal First.
I agree the umpires were in a pickle.
Peter has yet to post the outcome but my point was that the umpires could have gotten together and said that because of REPLAY the defense gained an unfair advantage not intended by the rules.
Pete Booth