WUA makes announcement

http://www.worldumpires.com/features/051905Young.htm

From the link

<i> The experimental rule, designed to encourage an improved pace of play, requires a batter to keep one foot in the batter's box throughout an at-bat, unless certain exceptions apply, in which case the batter must remain within the dirt area surrounding home plate. An umpire will be able to award an automatic strike or strikes, without the pitcher having to deliver a pitch, if a batter intentionally leaves the batter's box and delays play. A similar rule applies in National Collegiate Athletic Association play. The experimental rule was used successfully in 2004 during the Major League Baseball-operated Arizona Fall League, a developmental league for top Minor League prospects. </i>

Who said FED rules are FEDLANDIA

Pete Booth

Yep,
 

I think I'll send Larry the re-entry rule and the modernized appeal play. :-)

[QUOTE]Originally posted by PeteBooth

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From the link The experimental rule, designed to encourage an improved pace of play, requires a batter to keep one foot in the batter's box throughout an at-bat, unless certain exceptions apply, in which case the batter must remain within the dirt area surrounding home plate. An umpire will be able to award an automatic strike or strikes, without the pitcher having to deliver a pitch, if a batter intentionally leaves the batter's box and delays play. A similar rule applies in National Collegiate Athletic Association play. The experimental rule was used successfully in 2004 during the Major League Baseball-operated Arizona Fall League, a developmental league for top Minor League prospects. Who said FED rules are FEDLANDIA Pete Booth

Can you imagine what that would do in MLB to guys like Nomar Garciaparra?

Re: Yep,
 

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Yes Tee, clarify this for the guys!!!!!!!!!

Or, back in the day, to Mike Hargrove, "the human rain delay"?