Steve: I find it hard to believe you so strongly advocate making an incorrect call in the interest of some greater good.
I know this would never happen, but when I see these discussions, I think its so blatent that it woulkd be protestable. Its not a judgement call.
If protested, the ump would have to blatently lie in order for the protest to be overrulled.
Play it out.......
UIC (or appropriate person): What did you see?
Blue: I saw the runner straddle the base, but I felt that he was close enough to grant the out.
UIC: What rule are you applying?
Blue
I cant think what he could possibly say)
Offended coach: The rule says..................
UIC: Case closed - Misapplication of rule - Protest upheld
UIC: