I would hate to think I would circumvent the rules in any way or tell someone when they make the correct call they are wrong. But I also believe in game management and the fact they are intentionally walking the player is reason enough to remind the catcher to get his butt back into the box next pitch. I would hope that at the end of the game a plate umpire would have a good working relationship with the catcher and stay away from a situation like that.
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