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Originally Posted by wadeintothem
That doesnt answer the question.
Why should an umpire be looking to protect a DMC (dumb move catcher) in a judgement call?
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Why should an umpire be looking to protect a DMR (dumb move runner) in a judgment call?
What business does an umpire have protecting anybody?
Call it like you see it. Saying "DMC" is presumptuous. Maybe it wasn't, maybe the runner saw the catcher release the ball and deliberately turn there back to it. We don't know. The general consensus is look for the obvious intent. Canary made an evaluation against his own player, and felt s/he deliberately blocked the play.
As already stated "Judgment Call"