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[DG]

If original pitcher is incapacitated or injured why would the coach want to return him to pitch? I know some are idiots, but ...really.

[JJ]

If you allow the pitchers to blow on their hands they may do so at any time - even while in contact with the rubber.
I remember watching Jim Palmer (oops, dating myself here) take the sign while blowing on his hand and then going right to the ball in his glove to start his windup.
As long as the pitchers are in fact blowing on their hands and not doctoring the baseball they're fine.

JJ

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by DG

If original pitcher is incapacitated or injured why would the coach want to return him to pitch? I know some are idiots, but ...really.

Your absolutely correct however, the rule also applies to a straight substitution. The umpire wants to be a nice guy and allow the sub more warm-ups because the game is being played in Southern Minnesota and by rule, that starter can't return.

Not logical I agree, but you might just be doing that idiots game that nite.