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Tue May 22, 2007, 12:20pm
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BlueUmp & tibear,
Rule 2.00, Interference (a) Offensive Interference: "any fielder" 6.08(d): "a fielder" 7.08(b): "a fielder" 7.09(k): "a fielder" So, according to the text of the rules (not to mention the MLBUM, JEA, & J/R), any member of the defense (i.e., fielder) is protected from interference. Whether the defense had a realistic chance to successfully complete a play is not relevant unless the untouched batted ball went "through or by" a fielder (i.e., between his legs or within his reach) and hit a runner who was immediately back of him. JM
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