Retired B/R continues to 2B

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by scarolinablue

Thanks, UmpJM. That's the interp I needed.

And no, I didn't actually use the term "travesty of the game" with the OC, though I made it sound that way in my OP. It was more of the deliberate attempt to deceive.

Can't believe I brain-farted so badly on this one. Thanks for the proper admonishing and help. Lesson: don't make a rule where one doesn't exist...if it's not in the book, it must not be illegal.

I suppose I need to read my own signature line...

Look at it this way. If the ball is caught or dropped, you're still getting an out regardless. Sounds like a win win situation to me.