Did I see that Right?

[Klokard]

How about doing this. "Coach, I know you're joking because that is an illegal switch." Put runners back where they belong and play on. Why not at least attempt to handle it in a non-confrontational manner?

[jdmara]

Originally Posted by Klokard

How about doing this. "Coach, I know you're joking because that is an illegal switch." Put runners back where they belong and play on. Why not at least attempt to handle it in a non-confrontational manner?

Why would you not penalize someone who is cheating?

-Josh

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Klokard

How about doing this. "Coach, I know you're joking because that is an illegal switch." Put runners back where they belong and play on. Why not at least attempt to handle it in a non-confrontational manner?

If this is the only mamby-pamby action you are going to take here, what's to stop this cheatin' coach and his cheatin' players from trying to pull this the next game, and in every subsequent game until it's finally punished correctly? Some umpire somewhere in time is going to actually allow them to get away with it, and that is bad for all of us. This is blatant unsportsmanlike conduct, and warrants ejections.

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by Klokard

How about doing this. "Coach, I know you're joking because that is an illegal switch." Put runners back where they belong and play on. Why not at least attempt to handle it in a non-confrontational manner?

Because this is such an obvious and odiferous attempt at cheating performed in front of the world, worse than drawing lines, worse than throwing his cap...that's why. Dump the Rat.

[Klokard]

The original poster finished by asking "is this legal?" Meaning he was not sure, correct? Can it be possible that this was a very low level game and the HC/Manager actually did not know? That was the stance I was taking. I cannot imagine this type blatant rules infraction taking place at any level other than beginner baseball. That is why I felt it could be handled in a non-confrontational manner.

[mbyron]

Klokard, I see your point. I sincerely doubt, however, that even t-ballers would not know which base they were on before time was called.

[DG]

Originally Posted by mbyron

I sincerely doubt, however, that even t-ballers would not know which base they were on before time was called.

A 6 year old would definitely know which base they were on and be totally confused if told to go to a different base. I expect it would create quite a scene.

[Ump153]

Originally Posted by Klokard

The original poster finished by asking "is this legal?" Meaning he was not sure, correct? Can it be possible that this was a very low level game and the HC/Manager actually did not know? That was the stance I was taking. I cannot imagine this type blatant rules infraction taking place at any level other than beginner baseball. That is why I felt it could be handled in a non-confrontational manner.

When I first started driving I once told a member of the OSP that I didn't realize the speed limit was reduced on a portion of the highway. Still got the ticket.

Enforcing the rules is one of the best ways to teach lessons.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by Klokard

How about doing this. "Coach, I know you're joking because that is an illegal switch." Put runners back where they belong and play on. Why not at least attempt to handle it in a non-confrontational manner?

Nope! Gone, gone & gone! All 3 knew they were cheating so bye-bye, Buy Bonds!