Off Mngr in 3rd base coach box asks for and gets TIME. He comes down to confer with batter.

DURING this time, does the DEF Manager or coach have a right to a FREE trip out to the mound? Assuming that DEF coach can get out there, break, and return to dugout prior to end of OFFENSE conference.

I understand in FED this is allowed, meaning not a charged conference. But my interest is under OBR. I say a trip is a trip. Even if we are stopped to watch the BLUE ANGELS fly overhead... a visit to the mound is a visit and is charged. Opinions, or better yet, is there a rule or interp on this?

"Baseball Rule Differences", 2002. pg 88

In Fed do not charge the defense.
In NCAA and OBR, Def is also charged with a conference.
This is not true if def requests time for a conference and Off holds a conference that DOES NOT delay the game.

There is no such thing as a FREE VISIT, Moose...........

Each trip is minimum of $5 cash ($10 during extra innings) collectable immediately in cash only---no checks.
If they argue, let 'em know you learned it on the boards, so it must be right!

That's why the PU carries those bags.........to hold the cash......



Freix

Those must be Cleveland prices. In Pittsburgh we only charge $2.50

Here in the Northeast it's $25 for offensive $50 for defensive. The two can conference for $60. Each batter costs $10 and it's $5 for every pitch.

I've had some defensive time outs that I found to be very offensive. I only let the defense have one of those per inning. If the offensive coach charges me during a time out, I don't let him come out of the dugout ever again during that game.

Jerry

P.S. We're really helping the new guy, aren't we?