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Originally Posted by MrUmpire
You seem to believe that because a penalty is not specifically mentioned, that a written statement in the rulebook doesn't exist.
That is incorrect.
There are several such statements in the book, the requirement of the pitcher taking signs from the rubber being just one.
Feel free to ingore the rule if you'd like, but to insist it isn't there is BS.
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I think you are looking for boogers. (or splitting hairs)
The intent of the rule is to keep the pitcher from quick pitching. How many pitchers only throw one pitch and get no signs from the catcher? As long as he gives the batter ample time, its well within the intent of the rule.