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Old Tue Jul 09, 2013, 01:40pm
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I agree both possibilities are a stretch, and I am disappointed that we will never get an explanation on this play. I also agree that announcers do not have authoritative insight into the game, but do not let the small number of posts to my credit fool you. I am searching for possible ideas to explain what the video shows.
The video shows two things...

A blatant horrible error by the umpires.
A clueless coach arguing the wrong thing.
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Old Tue Jul 09, 2013, 01:55pm
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The video shows two things...

A blatant horrible error by the umpires.
A clueless coach arguing the wrong thing.
I'll agree...

"Circle gets the square."
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Old Tue Jul 09, 2013, 02:18pm
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The video shows two things...

A blatant horrible error by the umpires.
A clueless coach arguing the wrong thing.
Was this the crew that was previously reprimanded for something this year?
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Old Tue Jul 09, 2013, 02:40pm
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Was this the crew that was previously reprimanded for something this year?
I believe this was the crew that allowed a relief pitcher to be removed for another without facing a batter.
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