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Old Mon Aug 23, 2010, 11:36am
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johnny,

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Originally Posted by johnnyg08 View Post
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To call R3 safe using the unmistakable portion of the rule would be improper interpretation and picking up the dirty end of the stick.
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No, that would be properly ruling on the play - your "spirit" interpretation is incorrect. Both the letter and spirit of the rule require an unmistakeable act that indicates the fielder is appealing the infraction.

If the fielder didn't think he appealed, neither do I.

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