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Originally Posted by Big Slick
Nope. He said:
A fielder is issued a warning for rounding or returning obstruction. That's the first sentence, which is technically an incorrect statement -- a warning is issued for only one type of obstruction (singular; not "types") . The second sentence refers to the first, particular type of obstruction, where there is an extra penalty in conjunction with the warning. The penalty for "rounding or returning obstruction" will never result is ejection. Ever.
A field can get ejected for obstruction, but a waring is not necessary, nor is it an "added penalty." Two different rules, two different effects.
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Whatever. 
My question had ZERO to do with obstruction types. It had everything to do with how to handle the logistics of warnings. Asked and answered. The rest of it is white noise.
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