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Old Sat Apr 27, 2013, 07:43am
Manny A Manny A is offline
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA View Post
My opinion is because it isn't necessary and it is not consistent..
If a crew is on top of it, one could argue that none of the signals to keep each other informed are necessary.

The "approved" ASA mechanics leave a lot to be desired. For example, when the PU asks for help on a checked swing, the book tells us to say, "Did they go?" "They"? There's only one batter up there, chief.
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