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I agree that is correct, but I can see that the question is not exactly the same as the case play ("to discuss" instead of "and discusses") However, I think the implication is clear that "the manager requests time to discuss defensive strategy with the infielders" means the the manager actually does have the discussion during the time out.
BUT, if the testers were actually trying to trick someone, that wording could also be read to imply that the time out request itself causes the pitcher's removal; which is not true. Especially if the umpire wisely withheld the time out to be sure the manager knew the penalty.
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