[MikeStrybel]

Dave and Rich were talking about keeping players away from the plate so everyone can see the touch or lack thereof. I related an experience that shows this to be divisive amongst umpires - don't prevent a player from breaking a rule. I asked Dave to cite the rule that allows umpires to keep players away so he can make that call. There is none, as Bob and I have stated twice now.

Finally, thanks for making my point - I asked a question of Dave and you jumped in, not with an answer but a blunder. I quoted him because I wanted him to respond. I never said that he was responding to me. Plenty of people quote others without having offered a prior statement here. Seriously, you messed up and cannot admit it. Threads evolve and questions are asked involving new scenarios all of the time in this forum. You failed to read what I wrote and now want to blame your lack of comprehension on me. Bob read it and responded appropriately. It must have been clear enough for him.