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Old Fri Jun 07, 2013, 09:45am
Manny A Manny A is offline
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Originally Posted by Jake26 View Post
If the extra-long laces are considered part of the glove for purposes of a tag, have we not violated the rules regarding the size of the glove?
I hate to answer a question with a question, but if that were to be the case, wouldn't the rules specify a maximum length for the laces?

IMO, glove sizes are solely for the purpose of providing a specification that limits the catching ability of the wearer on the field. If there was also a concern to limit the tagging ability, then the catcher's glove/mitt would also be limited.

That said, good luck actually seeing a fielder tag a runner with the glove's laces.
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