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I won't manufacture outs out of whole cloth, but in games like are described in this thread, I will give the benefit of the doubt to the helpless team.
Cecil, I understand you ethical point, which is why I will only use the "tie goes to the umpire" to call close plays in favor of the slaughteree, rather than call a runner out who is clearly safe.
But, having said that, I also don't condemn those who are a bit more proactive in this regard. Making those calls is probably in the best interests of that particular game and of the participants in it.
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Tom
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