Courtesy Runner

zm1283 · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 06, 2011, 08:16am

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Originally Posted by Rich Ives

The BS is that they call it a "projected substitution" but as both players are already in the game it isn't a substitution.

Then call it a "projected replacement of the pitcher/catcher". Same thing.

MD Longhorn · #2 (**permalink**) Thu Oct 06, 2011, 08:30am

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Originally Posted by zm1283

Then call it a "projected replacement of the pitcher/catcher". Same thing.

Not really. I think Rich's beef is with the rulebook using the term SUBSTITUTE, when that word has a specific meaning and definition that does not apply in this situation. There are no limits on the number of replacements of the pitcher or catcher... there are limits on substitutes.

DG · #3 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 07, 2011, 07:05pm

Most folks know the rule is written to prevent RAT from putting speedy in to run in strategic situation, which was not intenct of courtesy runner rule. Beef is over semantics.

Rich Ives · #4 (**permalink**) Fri Oct 07, 2011, 10:29pm

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Originally Posted by DG

Most folks know the rule is written to prevent RAT from putting speedy in to run in strategic situation, which was not intenct of courtesy runner rule. Beef is over semantics.

And just who initiates rule changes in FED?

ozzy6900 · #5 (**permalink**) Sat Oct 08, 2011, 03:41pm

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Originally Posted by Rich Ives

And just who initiates rule changes in FED?

Believe it or not, the Rats themselves!

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