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Originally posted by WestMichBlue
I'll accept the no CR ruling (reluctantly) ...
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Why reluctantly, WMB? I agree with your position that the courtesy runner rule is intended to speed up the game (catchers). It is also intended to allow pitcher to be a bit more protected (IMO) - otherwise, what is the rationale for allowing CRs for pitchers?
If the intent is to speed up the game, how is that intent satisfied by putting in the pitcher again as a re-entry and then putting in a CR?
If the intent is to protect the pitcher, how is that intent satisifed, either? (Just keep the pitcher on the bench and re-enter her when the team goes on defense.)
So, why "reluctantly?"