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Old Mon Sep 30, 2013, 04:14pm
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Originally Posted by Manny A View Post
It's entirely conceivable that Alvarez was taking his place in the on-deck circle to assist R3 (Stanton) with a Slide or Stand Up signal should play warrant it. I believe the rules allow the ODB to serve that purpose.
It's also conceivable (and quite likely) that he was taking his place in the on-deck circle because A) he was the next batter up and B) he (or someone) is required to be there.
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