Was this a Balk ? I called it a Balk.

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Thu May 11, 2006, 11:35am

Rich

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Originally Posted by CoachJM

Nick,

While I am usually reluctant to challenge a person's "firmly held beliefs", you might want to consider Jim Evans' take on the subject as recently related by a well-respected umpire, who also happens to be his association's 1st Vice President of Rules:

JM

(Sorry, Tim. I just couldn't resist.)

Just the contrived exception that proves the rule.

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