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The reason for 8.02 being written as it is was to stop pitchers from rubbing the ball on their flannel pants which would allow them to doctor the ball by creating an ultra smooth surface on the ball. Also rule 3.01 e)3) tells the umpire to supply a new ball should the pitcher request such ball, by reading my previous post you should know that only 3 balls where available and all were in similar condition.
It is also Illegal to leave your horse and carriage untied and unattended to in Manhattan but are you ever going to see it happen and be enforced.
Maybe the commissioners office should look at the rule book every now and then to ensure it is current with the times
[Edited by tiger49 on Aug 8th, 2003 at 02:24 PM]
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