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Originally Posted by EsqUmp
I can't wait for the first play where the runners are stealing, the batter thinks she has walked, starts to head down to first base, the catcher guns the runner out and a clone calls "Time."
I'm surprised the clones are willing to judge the player's intent when the player "thinks it's ball 4."
Way to bail out the coaches who can't count to 4. Way to make the coaches responsible for fouling up the one of the few jobs they have.
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Did you read the entire statement provided in the clarification or just what was quoted here? While it isn't a
directive to call time, it was presented as a method of game management. Definitely not an absolute rule or mechanic. Irish said it best:
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Remember, in this case we are talking a ball, not a strike and the subject is confusion. I could understand this in some cases as you may be protecting offense and defense equally.
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BTW, I don't think that Irish, as much as a clone that he is, is in total agreement with the clarification.
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Another great ruling by ASA.
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Ok, here is a challenge for you. Please enlighten the forum of other rulings by the ASA in which you are not in agreement. Limit this to interpretation of playing rules, not mechanics (we already know your views on that topic). And, for bonus points, provide written and available rulings/clarifications from other organizations that are different.