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Old Fri Sep 14, 2012, 02:13pm
Manny A Manny A is offline
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Originally Posted by rwest View Post
Can you think of a situation where an umpire would say to a player or coach "Player Y may not do X", where X is not a rules violation?
"Coach, Player Y may not turn cartwheels as she goes around the bases after a home run."

"Coach, Player Y may not wear her jersey on her legs, and her pants over her head."

"Coach, Player Y may not come to the plate with two bats."

"Coach, Player Y may not send text messages with her iPhone while in the outfield."

Sorry, been a loooong week...
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