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Old Wed Apr 01, 2009, 01:49pm
TwoBits TwoBits is offline
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Originally Posted by MrUmpire View Post
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.
So you agree with the OOO that a conference should be charged?
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