Is an on-deck batter required? - The Official Forum

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Mon Sep 30, 2013, 03:25pm

Manny A

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It's entirely conceivable that Alvarez was taking his place in the on-deck circle to assist R3 (Stanton) with a Slide or Stand Up signal should play warrant it. I believe the rules allow the ODB to serve that purpose.

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