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Speaking ASA
There is no requirement to wipe the resin from the hand in the rule. It states it may be applied to dry the hands, but not placed in the glove on the ball.
A lot of questions here. Who was watching the pitch and play if the umpires were paying attention to each infielder to see that they didn't wipe their hands during that period? Without inspecting the ball, how can the umpires be sure that resin was actually applied to the ball?
Obviously, the umpires supervised (oversaw) this or they wouldn't have known it was done.
I believe they were reaching and the call was a set up. Some "Billy Martin-type" manager thinks they are being slick and getting away with something that probably has little to no effect on the game. And, the umpires probably knew this and were sending a message, sort of like a FYC.
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