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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
Then are there any "available substitutes" (wording in the rule cited)? If not eligible, how are they available?
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That's why i asked the question. Seems to me that 3-3-8 shouldn't even bother to mention anything about 9 players. It should apply anytime there are no available substitutes.
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