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Old Thu Jan 02, 2014, 09:59am
Manny A Manny A is offline
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Originally Posted by Insane Blue View Post
The question then becomes did a retired player interfere with the play?

I am going to say no she did not as she was doing what she is supposed to do...
{Cringe}

Be careful here. A runner (or fielder, for that matter) can easily interfere (or obstruct) by "doing what she is supposed to". There are many examples, such as when a runner going straight to her next base collides with a fielder fielding the ball, or when a fielder moves into the path of the runner while trying to catch an off-line throw.

I would recommend not to use that line when justifying a call with a coach.
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