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Old Wed Jul 09, 2008, 10:27am
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Originally Posted by MrUmpire
One of our resident former Minor Leaguers could provide more information, but I believe managers are entitled to an explanation of a balk...........
According to the MLBUM they are. Or at least they are for balks other than "step" balks.


MLBUM


A manager may come out and question the reason for a balk call (other than a step balk) and shall not be ejected for his visit to learn why the balk was called. He may be ejected if he argues the call after explanation.


Tim.
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