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Originally Posted by TwoBits
I disagree. It is in black and white: You cannot allow a conference to any defensive player after a pitching change until the pitcher has fulfilled his requirements.
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A black and white umpire, eh?
You may disagree all you want, but the intent of the rule is as I stated. Bolding "any defensive player" doesn't matter, the effect is the same. The rule is in place to prevent a coach from trying to "force himself" to replace a pitcher who has not fulfilled his requirement.
This is tactic used by seasoned coaches on umpires who do not understand the intent of the rule.